INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR

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DRDO Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence

Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2026/209

Advertisement for Project Vacancy of Technician (Project Technician) - at IIT Kanpur

Applications are invited for the post of Technician (Project Technician) - One in a DRDO Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

Position: Technician (Project Technician) - ONE

Minimum Qualification:  Diploma (3 years duration)/Graduate degree in appropriate discipline OR

ITI (2 years duration) in relevant field with 6 years relevant work experience

Desirable: B.Sc + 4 years of relevant experience Or 3 years Engg. Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience Or High School+ ITI+ 9 years of relevant experience.

Exposure to materials science and engineering related equipment will be preferred.

Ref. No: DRDO/DORD/2022369/2026/ProjTech

Work Experience:  Should have working experience in handling material-processing related equipment in laboratory/ research environment. Must have operated various equipment, such as furnace, compression/cutting machines, and should be well versed with sample preparation, polishing, etc. Should have working knowledge of maintenance and repair of the lab equipment. Working knowledge of word file, excel sheet and presentation is preferred. Person should be aware of Lab safety norms and maintaining equipment usage records.

Salary Range: Rs. 20,000/- + HRA (with 3% yearly increment).

The post is purely temporary and is for a duration of 01 Year + Provision of 2 extension or end of the Project whichever is earlier. Interested candidates must apply so the application is received by 5 pm of October 28, 2026, with a cover letter giving full details of qualifications and experience. Please enclose required certificates along with. Please include reference number and experience details in your cover letter when applying for this position.

Only short-listed applicants will be called for an interview. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualification and work experience will not be called for the interview. Also, possessing minimum qualification does not grant one the call for interview. Interview will be tentatively held during November 2026.

Note: No TA will be provided to candidates called for interview.

Application Deadline and Postal Address:

Hard copy of the application (with required certificates) stating the reference number must reach by 5 pm on October 28, 2026, to the following address:

Dr. Kantesh Balani
Faculty Building, Room 413
Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur,
Kanpur- 208016, U.P., India