Project Associate-II Recruitment at IIT Bhilai, Durg – ANRF PMECRG Project 2026

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai, Durg, Chhattisgarh, has released an official advertisement inviting applications from eligible Indian nationals for the post of Project Associate-II under an ANRF-PMECRG funded research project. The project focuses on the Interfacial Structure and Stability of Light Weight High Strength Aluminum Matrix Composites Reinforced with Al-Cu-Fe based Quasicrystals. Candidates holding B.Tech and M.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering or related disciplines with a valid GATE qualification are encouraged to apply. The last date to submit the application is 05/07/2026. This is a great opportunity for materials science and engineering researchers to work at a premier IIT institution.

Reference/Advertisement Number: Annexure – II

Date Posted: 23 June 2026

Institution Name: Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT Bhilai)

Institution Profile: Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT Bhilai) was established on 7 August 2016 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and is located in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh – the rice bowl of India. The institute is currently housed at its permanent campus in Kutelabhata, Bhilai. IIT Bhilai offers B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, and Ph.D programs across various departments including Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and more. The institute is committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry, fostering innovation, and contributing to national growth through quality technical education and research.

Name of the Project: Interfacial Structure and Stability of Light Weight High Strength Aluminum Matrix Composites Reinforced with Al-Cu-Fe based Quasicrystals

Funding Agency: ANRF – PMECRG (Anusandhan National Research Foundation – Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant)

Name of the Post: Project Associate-II

Number of Posts: 01

Duration of the Project: 02 Years

Essential Qualification: Candidates must hold both B.Tech and M.Tech in any of the following disciplines – Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or an equivalent field. The candidate must have qualified GATE in any engineering discipline at least once.

Desirable: Candidates with a strong background in materials processing, structural and microstructural characterization, and mechanical testing are preferred.

Emoluments per Month: Rs. 42,000/- plus 20% HRA

Apply Mode: Online (Email)

Last Date to Apply: 05 July 2026

Institution Website: www.iitbhilai.ac.in

How to Apply: Eligible candidates interested in the Project Associate-II position at IIT Bhilai, Durg, under the ANRF-PMECRG funded research project on Aluminum Matrix Composites and Quasicrystals, must apply by sending their completed application form via email to [email protected] on or before 05/07/2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview. The positions are available immediately. Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid any delays.

Application Form Link: [email protected] (Submit application form by email)

Institution Address:
Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai,
Durg – 491001, Chhattisgarh, India.
Email: [email protected]

Reference Official Notification (Project Associate-II IIT Bhilai ANRF PMECRG 2026): Annexure – II, ANRF-PMECRG Funded Research Project Advertisement, IIT Bhilai

General Instructions to the Applicant: i. No TA/DA will be provided to the candidate for the interview. ii. The PI shall not be responsible for postal/courier delay if any, or any other reason for non-receipt of the document at the specified time and will result in disqualification/rejection of the application. iii. The decision of the selection committee will be final. iv. If the number of shortlisted candidates called for the interview is large, the selection committee may decide to restrict the number of candidates for the interview to a reasonable limit after considering qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. v. The appointment of the candidate will be governed by the terms and conditions of the Institute/funding agency particularly applicable to the said project as and when required. vi. The selected candidate will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer. vii. The fellowship may be terminated with a 30-day notice before completion of the tenure if performance till date is not deemed satisfactory.

Eligible candidates with the required qualifications in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering and a valid GATE score are encouraged to apply for this Project Associate-II position at IIT Bhilai, Durg, before the last date of 05 July 2026 and take a step forward in their research career under an ANRF-PMECRG funded project.