Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 at IIT Tirupati
IIT Tirupati recruitment 2026 notification for Project Associate I in Physics for DST funded quantum communication project. Candidates with Physics degree and GATE/NET/JEST can apply online before 17 March 2026.
Post Date: 5th March 2026
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
📖 Organization Profile
The Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) was established in 2015 as an autonomous institute under the **Ministry of Education, Government of India. The institute has been declared an Institute of National Importance under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961.
IIT Tirupati is part of the prestigious IIT system consisting of 23 Institutes of Technology, recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in engineering education, scientific research, and technological innovation.
👨🔬 Job Title
Project Associate – I
📑 Project Title
A Multi-Node Quantum Repeater Network for Entanglement Distribution Based Quantum Communication
💰 Sponsoring Agency
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
📚 Department
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Physics
🎓 Essential Qualification
Candidates must possess:
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B.S.–M.S. (5-year Integrated) in Physics
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M.Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics
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B.S / B.Tech / B.E. in Physics / Engineering Physics / Radio Physics
Additional Requirements:
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Minimum 60% marks or equivalent qualification
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Valid GATE / CSIR-UGC NET (including LS/JRF) / JEST score
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Minimum CGPA 7.0 out of 10 or 70% aggregate marks
💰 Salary
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₹37,000 per month + HRA
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HRA for Tirupati: 9%
⏳ Tenure
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Initially 1 year
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Extendable for one more year based on satisfactory performance and project requirements.
📍 Job Location
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
🌐 Official Website
📨 Apply Mode
Online Application
📝 How to Apply
Eligible candidates should apply through the online application form provided below.
🔗 Application Link
https://forms.gle/bGNrNKFqsRCCf8oVA
⏰ Last Date to Apply
17 March 2026
📍 Organization Address
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
Tirupati – 517619
Andhra Pradesh, India
