Project Assistant

position of Project Assistant on a purely contractual basis. This Project Assistant Recruitment is for a CSR sponsored project on cost control and quality improvement in construction using Industry 4.0 technologies. Interested candidates must send their hard copy application by post on or before 20 November 2026. Date Posted: 3rd November 2026 Institution Name: National Institute of Technology Hamirpur (An Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Education) Advertisement/Notification No.: NITH/HMR/R&C/2026/1833-1835 Institution Profile National Institute of Technology Hamirpur is one of the thirty-one NITs of the country, which came into existence on 7th August 1986 as Regional Engineering College, a joint and cooperative enterprise of the Govt. of India and Govt. of Himachal Pradesh. At the time of inception, Institute had only two departments i.e, Civil and Electrical Engineering having an intake of 30 students in each. On 26th June 2002, REC Hamirpur was awarded the status of Deemed University and upgraded to National Institute of Technology. NIT Hamirpur is an institute of National importance set up by an act of Parliament namely the National Institute of Technology Act 2007 which received the accent of the President of India on 5th June, 2007. The provisions of Act came into force with effect from 15th August, 2007 as per notification S.O. 1384 (E) dated 9th August, 2007 of the Department of Higher Education, MHRD, New Delhi. As per provisions of the said Act, the Institute runs on non-profit basis. Employment Type: Purely Contractual (Project Basis) Post Name/Designation The Institute is hiring for the following post Project Assistant, under the sponsored project “Strategic Cost Control and Quality Enhancement in Construction Projects using Industry 4.0 Technologies” funded by Ushta India under its CSR Program (1 post) Total Vacancies: 01 Required Educational Qualifications for Project Assistant Candidates should have Diploma or B.Tech., and candidates with higher qualifications can also apply under the Internship program of the concerned Institute At least 60% marks from a recognized university Desirable: Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies, quality assessment, data collection and data processing tools, and basic knowledge of data analysis Age Limit: The maximum age limit is 35 years as on the last date of receipt of applications, as per the English text of the notification. The Hindi text states 30 years, so candidates should confirm this from the official notification. The upper age limit is relaxed by up to 5 years for reserved category candidates (SC/ST/PwD) and by 3 years for OBC non-creamy layer candidates. Required Experience: Experience is not compulsory. Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies, quality assessment, data collection and processing tools and basic data analysis is desirable. Pay Scale/Pay Level: ₹22,000 per month, which is ₹20,000 plus 10% HRA (₹2,000). Selection Process Candidates will be selected through the following stages Shortlisting of applications received by post Interview for shortlisted candidates, with complete biodata and photocopies of certificates Verification of original documents at the time of interview Job Location: Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh Important Dates Activity Date Notification Date 30 October 2026 Application Start Date 30 October 2026 Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy 20 November 2026 Walk-in/Interview Date Not Specified – The interview date will be displayed on the Institute website or sent by email to shortlisted candidates Apply Mode: Offline (Hard Copy by Post) How to Apply for this Position? Candidates need to fill in the application form (Annexure-I) and send it with their CV and supporting documents by post to the Principal Investigator of the project. Only hard copies are accepted. Application Procedure Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply for this post Download or copy the application form given as Annexure-I in the notification Fill in the form completely and affix a passport-size photograph Attach your CV and supporting documents Send the complete set by post to Dr. Somesh Kumar Sharma (Principal Investigator), Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Hamirpur, HP – 177005 Make sure the application reaches on or before 20 November 2026 Keep checking the Institute website and your email for the interview schedule Documents Required Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification) Duly filled application form (Annexure-I) with passport-size photograph Updated CV 10th and 12th certificates and mark sheets Diploma mark sheets, if applicable B.E./B.Tech. mark sheets and degree certificate M.E./M.Tech. mark sheets and degree certificate, if applicable Category certificate (SC/ST/PwD/OBC non-creamy layer), if applicable Age proof/Date of birth certificate Original documents and photocopies for the interview Important Links Link Type Details Official Notification NIT Hamirpur Project Assistant Recruitment Notification (This link is taken from the institution official website) Institution Official Website https://nith.ac.in/ Application Link Not Applicable – apply via hard copy by post only Institution address: Office of Dean (Research and Consultancy), National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, Hamirpur (H.P.) – 177005, India. Benefits of Joining NIT Hamirpur Chance to work on a CSR sponsored research project at an Institute of National Importance Monthly pay of ₹22,000 including HRA Hands-on exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies in construction projects Experience in data collection, quality assessment and data analysis Possible extension of the engagement up to the full project duration of 1.5 years Frequently Asked Questions for Project Assistant Recruitment Who has released this notification? National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, through the Office of Dean (Research and Consultancy). Which post is advertised? Project Assistant on a purely contractual basis. How many vacancies are there? There is 1 vacancy. Which agency funds the project? The project is funded by Ushta India under its CSR Program. What is the monthly pay? It is ₹22,000 per month, including 10% HRA. What is the duration of the project and appointment? The project duration is 1.5 years. The initial appointment is for one year and can be extended up to the project duration based on satisfactory performance. How can candidates apply? Candidates must send the filled application form with CV and documents by post. Only hard copies are accepted. What is the last date to apply? The last date is 20 November 2026. What is the age limit and relaxation? The English text gives 35 years, while the Hindi text gives 30 years. Relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST/PwD and 3 years for OBC non-creamy layer candidates. Whom can candidates contact, and is TA/DA paid? Candidates can write to the Principal Investigator at somesh@nith.ac.in. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview. NIT Hamirpur is offering a useful chance for diploma and engineering graduates to work on an Industry 4.0 construction research project. If you meet the eligibility, prepare your application and documents and make sure they reach the Principal Investigator before 20 November 2026.