IIT Kanpur Project Engineer 205: MTech applicants and sensor work
Advertisement 205/2026 offers two temporary Project Engineer positions with MTech Mechanical or Production Engineering eligibility; apply before 31 October.
Advertisement 205/2026 offers two temporary Project Engineer positions with MTech Mechanical or Production Engineering eligibility; apply before 31 October.
Original notice and publication date
The official IIT Kanpur research-staff index lists a 13 October 2026 posting for P.Rect./R&D/2026/205. It is a Project Engineer opportunity with two positions under Mechanical Engineering. It is separate from advertisement 206 for Senior Project Associate: candidates should compare the qualification and pay of the actual post they choose.
Qualification and role
The essential qualification is MTech in Mechanical or Production Engineering. The notice seeks experience in areas including sensor fusion, wear monitoring, thermal imaging, metal forming or optimisation algorithms, and willingness to travel to industrial sites for data collection, sensor deployment and testing. The stated starting salary is₹31,600 within the published scale.
Appointment and application
The appointment is temporary and coterminous with the project, initially one year with provision for a two-year extension based on satisfactory performance. Submit through the Google Form linked directly from the official advertisement before 31 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will receive email instructions about recommendation letters; interviews are online. No application fee, exact opening hour, closing time or later corrigendum was established.
Practical application check
Our practical recommendation is to match your postgraduate discipline before preparing the application. Then choose concrete examples of relevant engineering work: the sensors used, data collected, analysis performed and limitations you encountered. Where a project was shared, explain your own contribution rather than taking credit for the whole team's output.
What to keep in mind
Industrial-site travel is a meaningful part of this notice, so consider whether you can meet that requirement. Keep academic certificates, work evidence and the submitted form together. Access the application through the official institute page so a copied form link cannot easily lead you elsewhere. A project extension is conditional, and this article does not promise permanent employment or an interview to every eligible applicant.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a permanent government appointment?
The original advertisement describes temporary project employment; it does not promise a permanent appointment.
Where should I check corrections?
Recheck the original institute advertisement and current recruitment index before submitting.