INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR
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Cell for Differently Abled Persons (CDAP)

Advertisement Number: P.Rect/IP/DOAD/2026/20

Date: 12-05-2026

Applications are invited for the post of Project Assistant (01) in the Cell for Differently Abled Persons. It is purely temporary and on contractual basis and the period may be extended based on performance and requirement of the project.

Minimum Qualification and Post Qualification Experience:

Graduate (B.Sc./ B.A./ B.Com/ BBA/ BCA/LLB).

Number of Position: One (01)

Desirable Experience: The candidate should have basic qualification with a minimum 02 years of experience. Preference will be given to a graduate candidate. We are looking for candidates as


Project Assistant with hands-on experience of working in an office related along with:

  1. Experienced in handling office-related activities such as document handling (inwards, outwards, or Dak/dispatch, internal documents exchange within Institute Departments or Offices, and Maintenance of office files.
  2. Capable of organizing Meetings, taking notes, preparing meeting minutes, assisting/handling visitor guests.
  3. Good communication skills in English (Verbal & Written)
  4. Certifications in courses/degrees related to PwDs related issues, awareness of RPwD Act, 2016 will be added as a preference.
  5. Working knowledge of computer applications like MS Office, i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, and CANVA.
  6. Willing to assist with office equipment/devices.
  7. Able to manage housekeeping and the pantry of the office
  8. Manage the day-to-day handling of all social media channels such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, adapting content to suit different channels and Copywriting for all Social Media communication
  9. Ready to work for extra hours and on weekends if required.
  10. Assist in setting up meeting rooms, conference rooms, and their maintenance, and assist visitors/ guests and help them.
  11. Carrying messages/documents within departments/ offices for internal communication and various tasks as asked by superiors

Salary Range: Rs. 19000-1600-47800

Duration of appointment: The appointment is purely contractual, and duration of contract is for initial period of six months or till the end of project whichever is earlier and renewal on satisfactory performance.

A soft copy of the resume in prescribed format (Form No- DOAD-IP-203) along with self-attested copies of relevant educational qualifications and experience is a MUST or it will not be entertained. The application should be sent by 03rd June, 2026, 05.00 PM ONLY on the email ID: cdap@iitk.ac.in mentioning SUBJECT AS – ‘Application for the post of Project Assistant’. The shortlisted candidates will be informed by email/phone.

Conditions:

  • No TA/DA or accommodation will be provided to the candidates called for the interview.
  • Applicants who do not meet the minimum and desirable work experience shall not apply.
  • The PI/Head 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.
  • If the number of applications for the position is large, the selection committee may decide an appropriate short listing criteria over and above the essential qualification required to restrict the number of candidates for the interview to a reasonable limit.
  • The decision of the selection committee will be final.

P.I. & Coordinator
Cell for Differently Abled Persons
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur,
Kanpur - 208016 (U.P).