Project Executive Officer
IIT Kanpur’s Office of the Dean of Research and Development is inviting applications for two Project Executive Officer positions. The work focuses on agreements, intellectual-property matters and industry-facing research administration. These are temporary, contractual appointments for one year, with extension dependent on institutional requirements.
Official recruitment details
| Institution | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
|---|---|
| Department / location | IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Positions | 2 |
| Term | 1 year; extension subject to requirement |
| Compensation | INR 71,400 per month consolidated; notice also gives 50,400–4,200–126,000 structure |
| Deadline | 20 November 2026, 5:30 p.m. |
| Advertisement | P.Rect./R&D/2026/215 |
Eligibility
The minimum qualification is stated as “Master of law (L.L.M.) OR Bachelor of Law with at least 60% marks from a University/ College recognised by the Bar Council of India + 5 years relevant experience.” Applicants should match their qualification and experience to that exact wording. Desirable experience covers business-law agreements and negotiations, IPR, international laws concerning designs and inventions, a Business Law specialisation and related work in R&D laboratories, industry or academia.
Role and relevant work
- Draft and vet research, collaboration, non-disclosure, CSR-funding and academic agreements or MoUs.
- Support technology-transfer activity.
- Negotiate with industry on intellectual-property matters.
- Liaise with corporate organisations on research and development activity.
Compensation and appointment terms
The notice specifies ₹71,400 consolidated and also prints the structure 50,400–4,200–126,000, depending on prior experience. These figures are the notice’s compensation wording, rather than a promised take-home amount or an assurance of the top of the structure. The appointment is initially one year; extension depends on requirement. Selected candidates are expected to join at the earliest. No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview.
How to apply
Follow both application directions in the notice: email a detailed resume to estt_dord@iitk.ac.in with the subject “Application for the post of Project Executive Officer”, and complete the linked PEO Google Form. Include percentages for classes 10 and 12, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, relevant national/state examinations if any, work history and all educational and experience certificates. The notice warns that missing details or an incorrect email subject can make the application ineligible for consideration.
Preparing the required material
The live form requires Google sign-in, personal and qualification details, experience information, a combined resume/certificate PDF with a photograph, and an additional linked PEO application form. Each upload allows a maximum of 10 MB; the combined certificate file is PDF, while the additional form accepts Word/PDF. Review these requirements before the closing time. Do not wait until the deadline to organise the supporting files.
Selection and other conditions
Only shortlisted candidates will receive email communication. The advertisement does not state an application fee, a separate numerical age limit or a fixed interview date. Applicants should use the official notice and the live form for any subsequent instructions.
Use advertisement P.Rect./R&D/2026/215 when identifying this opportunity. Its original posting date is 5 November 2026, as recorded in the institution’s recruitment index. Jobsii shares the official opportunity and does not conduct recruitment.
