Organization Details:
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), one of India’s premier institutes for higher education and research, has invited online applications for the recruitment of various technical research officer positions on a temporary and contractual basis. These positions are offered under Advertisement No. REO/DOAD/2025/01. The engagement will be for a maximum period of five years. Interested candidates can apply through the official IIT Kanpur website before the last date.

Vacancy Details:
1. Post: Senior Research Establishment Officer
Department: Chemistry
Cadre: A
Number of Posts: 02 (UR-01, OBC-01)
Pay Scale: Rs. 78,800 – 2,09,200
Pay Level (7th CPC): Level 12
Essential Qualification & Experience:
B.S. in Chemistry with 10 years’ experience
OR M.Sc. in Chemistry with 8 years’ experience
OR Ph.D. in Chemistry with 5 years’ experience
Desirable: Experience in NMR, Mass Spectrometer, EPR, X-Ray, Mossbauer, etc., lab modernization, and equipment maintenance.
Job Role: Oversee chemistry facilities, manage lab operations, and coordinate user training.
2.Post: Research Establishment Officer (Grade I)
Department: National Centre for Geodesy
Cadre: B
Number of Posts: 02 (UR-01, OBC-01)
Pay Scale: Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700
Pay Level (7th CPC): Level 11
Essential Qualification & Experience:
M.Tech. in Civil/Geoinformatics/Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science/Earth Sciences/Mining
OR M.Sc. in Physics/Mathematics/Earth Science with 3 years’ experience
OR Ph.D. in Geoinformatics/Geodesy or allied areas
Desirable: Experience with GNSS, Total Stations, ArcGIS/QGIS, and programming in Python/R/MATLAB.
Job Role: Manage geodesy center activities, data collection, course coordination, and network maintenance.
3.Post: Research Establishment Officer (Grade I)
Department: Sustainable Energy Engineering
Cadre: A
Number of Posts: 02 (UR-01, SC-01)
Pay Scale: Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700
Pay Level (7th CPC): Level 11
Essential Qualification & Experience:
M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science/Electrical/Energy/Mechanical or equivalent with 3 years’ experience
OR Ph.D. in relevant disciplines
Desirable: Experience in automation, instrumentation, report writing, and student training.
Job Role: Lab management, experiment design, equipment handling, procurement, and technical training.
4.Post: Research Establishment Officer (Grade I)
Department: Biological Sciences & Bioengineering
Cadre: B
Number of Posts: 02 (UR-01, OBC-01)
Pay Scale: Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700
Pay Level (7th CPC): Level 11
Essential Qualification & Experience:
M.Tech./M.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences with 3 years’ experience
OR Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences
Desirable: Experience in transgenic mice, histopathology, microscopy, stem cell culture, and grants management.
Job Role: Supervise research facilities, advise researchers, coordinate workshops, and manage funding.
5.Post: Research Establishment Officer (Grade I)
Department: Biological Sciences & Bioengineering
Cadre: B
Number of Posts: 02 (UR-01, ST-01)
Pay Scale: Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700
Pay Level (7th CPC): Level 11
Essential Qualification & Experience:
M.Tech./M.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences with 3 years’ experience
OR Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences with 2 years’ experience
Desirable: Experience with sophisticated equipment (e.g., flow cytometer, electron/confocal microscopes), central facility management
Job Role: Operate and maintain high-end departmental facilities and support experimental research.
How to Apply:
Eligible and interested candidates must apply online through the IIT Kanpur official website. No offline applications will be accepted.
Last Date to Apply: 04 May 2025
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FAQs:
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IIT Kanpur Research Officer Recruitment 2025?
Ans: The last date to apply online is 04 May 2025.
Q2. What is the maximum pay level offered in this recruitment?
Ans: The highest pay level offered is Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 – 2,09,200).
Q3. Is prior research experience mandatory for these posts?
Ans: Yes, depending on the qualification, relevant research or technical experience is essential.
Q4. Can I apply for multiple posts?
Ans: Yes, eligible candidates can apply for more than one post separately.
Q5. Is this a permanent job?
Ans: No, all positions are temporary and on a contract basis for up to five years.