The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has released an official employment notification inviting applications for the recruitment of 17 Junior Assistant posts. The recruitment drive is expected to attract significant interest from job seekers in Guwahati and across Assam.
According to the institute, the number of vacancies may increase depending on promotions of existing Junior Assistants to Senior Assistant posts and other urgent administrative requirements.
IIT Guwahati has announced recruitment for 17 Junior Assistant posts, with applications open till January 13, 2026. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with knowledge of computer office applications. The vacancies may increase based on administrative needs and internal promotions.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment is for Junior Assistant positions at IIT Guwahati’s campus, located on the outskirts of the city along the Brahmaputra. Officials clarified that the advertised number of posts is indicative and may vary if additional vacancies arise during the recruitment process.
This makes the opportunity particularly relevant for Guwahati-based candidates seeking stable employment in a premier central educational institution.
Age Limit and Relaxation
As per the notification, the upper age limit for applicants is 27 years. However, there is no upper age limit for regular employees of IIT Guwahati applying for the post.
Age relaxation will be applicable for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Serviceman categories, in line with Government of India rules. The institute has clarified that SC, ST, and OBC candidates applying against unreserved posts will not be eligible for age relaxation.
Educational and Skill Requirements
Candidates applying for the Junior Assistant posts must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. In addition, applicants are required to have working knowledge of computer office applications.
The institute has advised candidates to carefully review the detailed eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification before applying.
Application Deadline
The last date for submission of the online application is January 13, 2026. Candidates are required to apply through the official IIT Guwahati website.
Authorities have urged applicants from Guwahati and nearby districts to complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Why This Matters for Guwahati
IIT Guwahati is one of the largest employers in the higher education sector in the Northeast. Recruitment drives by the institute are closely watched, as they offer central government–linked employment opportunities within Guwahati itself.
For local graduates, the recruitment provides a chance to work within a nationally reputed institution without having to relocate outside the state.
What Happens Next
After the application deadline, IIT Guwahati is expected to release further details regarding the selection process, including screening, examinations, or skill assessments, as applicable.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official IIT Guwahati website for updates and detailed instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date for submitting the online application is January 13, 2026.
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and knowledge of computer office applications are eligible, subject to age limits and other conditions mentioned in the official notification.
