Government Job Opportunity at IIT Kanpur | Apply for Project Executive Officer
Are you looking for an Executive Officer government job at a premier institute in India? The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has announced a new IIT Kanpur recruitment notification for the post of Project Executive Officer under the National Aerosol Facility – CoE-ATMAN initiative. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates seeking government jobs in research, sustainability, and advanced air quality monitoring technologies.
About the Institute
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is a premier public institution known for excellence in engineering, research, and innovation. Through regular IIT Kanpur recruitment notifications, the institute offers prestigious government jobs, including Executive Officer positions under specialized research projects. Established in 1959, IIT Kanpur supports national initiatives in sustainability, AI/ML, and air quality monitoring through advanced Centres of Excellence. With world-class laboratories, strong industry collabor
ation, and a vibrant academic environment, it provides outstanding career opportunities for professionals seeking stable and impactful roles in India’s higher education and research sector.Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2026/037
- Position: Project Executive Officer
- Consolidated Salary Range: INR 50,400-126,000 per month (Salary commensurate with experience & skills)
- Nature of Position: Temporary / Contractual
- Duration of Appointment: 1 Year or until the project ends (whichever is earlier); renewable annually based on performance.
Qualifications / Experience:
- Ph.D.*/Master’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Geophysics, Earth and Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, Sustainability, or a relevant field, or Bachelor’s degree with significant experience and expertise in the relevant area. An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred, with experience in managing and driving projects.
- Proficiency in written communication, including emails, letters, and excellent content writing capability for reports, newsletters, and social media posts.
- Knowledge of paper filing, accounting, and ordering/purchasing procedures, and adaptability to a variety of tasks such as fixing items and follow-ups.
- Experience in managing offices, laboratories, and large projects.
- Familiarity with guidelines and processes in government institutes, including the Government eMarketplace.
- Ability to monitor timelines, execute projects smoothly, arrange meetings, and coordinate with project teams and stakeholders.
- Prior experience in logistical arrangements for meetings, seminars, workshops, and coordinating visits.
- Pleasant personality, excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills, team player, with working knowledge of English and Hindi.
- Acquainted with computer-based office applications.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with faculty, researchers, and external partners for various research and academic activities, including organizing meetings.
- Assist faculty, students, PhDs, and Post Docs in conducting experiments and training, and supervising teaching assistants and students in laboratories.
- Assist and facilitate both internal and external users; contribute to proposal writing for securing funding.
- Collaborate across teams inside and outside IIT Kanpur for interdisciplinary research leading to high-quality publications in the sustainability domain.
- Maintain databases and assist in the operation and maintenance of in-house equipment.
- Organize conferences, seminars, and workshops.
- Support procurement of equipment in coordination with PIs, including preparation of tender documents and evaluation.
- Handle miscellaneous office work as required by the Coordinator CoE-Atman.
- Undertake any other task assigned by the Coordinator CoE-Atman.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply via email (to dstccp@gmail.com) with a resume detailing qualifications and experience, along with copies of relevant certificates, by February 28th, 2026.
Please include the post applied for and the advertisement number in the email subject line.
Other Benefits:
- Opportunity to work in a conducive environment with access to hostel/family accommodation facilities (subject to availability) at IIT Kanpur.
- Access to the OPD facility for self at the Health Centre of IIT Kanpur, without reimbursement for outside referrals. A medical booklet can be provided on request.
Selection:
The department reserves the right to establish criteria for shortlisting eligible candidates meeting qualifications and experience. Selection will be based on offline and/or online interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the interview date.
Prof. Sachchida Nand Tripathi
Coordinator, CoE-Atman
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
