IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 | Walk-in-Interview for Sports Instructors!
IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has invited applications for Walk-in-Interview for the appointment of Contractual Sports Instructors, Gymnasium Instructors, and Lifeguards for a period of 10 months starting from August 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can appear for the practical test on 24 June 2026.

IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 | Overview
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
| Posts | Contractual Sports Instructors, Gymnasium Instructors, Lifeguard |
| Total Vacancies | 26 |
| Engagement Period | 10 Months (August 2026 to May 2026) |
| Remuneration | Rs. 35,000/- per month |
| Age Limit | 45 Years |
| Date of Practical Test | 24 June 2026 |
| Date of Interview | 25 June 2026 |
| Selection Mode | Walk-in (Practical Test and Interview) |
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Vacancy Details | IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026
1. Contractual Sports Instructors
| Sport | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Athletics (Track-01, Field-01) | 02 |
| Badminton | 01 |
| Basketball | 02 |
| Cricket | 01 |
| Chess | 01 |
| Football | 01 |
| Hockey | 02 |
| Lawn Tennis | 02 |
| Squash | 01 |
| Swimming (Male-01, Female-01) | 02 |
| Table Tennis | 02 |
| Volleyball | 01 |
| Weightlifting | 02 |
| Minor Game | 01 |
| Total | 21 |
2. Contractual Sports Instructor: Water Polo – 01 Post
3. Contractual Instructors: Gymnasium – 02 Posts (Male-01, Female-01)
4. Lifeguard – 02 Posts
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Eligibility Criteria | IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
- Sports Instructors: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed) or any graduate with a Diploma/Certificate in coaching from a recognized university, or participation in state/university-level sports competitions.
Desirable: Experience in Teaching/Coaching may be given preference.
- Water Polo Instructor: Candidate must be a Water Polo player at district/ state/ university/ national/ international level competition with 10+2/Certificate/Diploma in coaching, or Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed) from a recognized university.
Desirable: Experience in similar institution of teaching/coaching may be given preference.
- Gymnasium Instructors: Bachelor Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed) from a recognized university or 10+2 passed with Certificate/Diploma in fitness training from any recognized institute.
Experience: Minimum 1 year of service experience from a Govt. registered gymnasium/institute. Candidates with bodybuilding background may be given preference.
- Lifeguard : Must have a valid Lifeguard Certificate. Preference may be given to experienced candidates.
Duty Hours
| Post | Duty Hours |
|---|---|
| Sports Instructors and Water Polo Instructor | 8 hours, Monday to Saturday |
| Gymnasium Instructors | 8 hours per day (morning and evening), Monday to Saturday |
| Lifeguard | 8 hours per day, 6 days a week (morning and evening) |
Remuneration and Duration | IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026
The eligible candidates will be appointed for a period of 10 months, starting from August 2026 to May 2026, on a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 35,000/- per month. The period of engagement may be extended depending on performance and the requirements of Gymkhana Sports.
Selection Process | IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026
Selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the Practical Test and the Interview.
| Event | Date | Reporting Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Test | 24 June 2026 | 08:00 AM | Old SAC Building, IIT Guwahati |
| Interview | 25 June 2026 | 09:00 AM | Students’ Affairs Conference Room, Administrative Building, IIT Guwahati |
How to Apply for IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates may directly report to the Old SAC Building, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati at 08:00 AM on 24 June 2026 for verification, along with the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Original Documents
- A set of photocopies of all essential documents
- Two (02) passport-size colour photographs
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| Contact Email | [email protected] |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. How many vacancies are there in IIT Guwahati Sports Instructor Recruitment 2026?
Ans. There are a total of 26 vacancies across Sports Instructors, Water Polo Instructor, Gymnasium Instructors, and Lifeguard posts.
Q. What is the mode of application?
Ans. There is no online application. Candidates have to directly appear for a walk-in interview with their CV and original documents.
Q. What is the duration of engagement?
Ans. The engagement is for a period of 10 months, from August 2026 to May 2026, which may be extended based on performance and requirements.
