IIT Indore Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) has notified 1 vacancy for the Research Associate – I post on a contract basis for an initial tenure of 3 months. The qualification required for the post is a Ph.D. in Hydrology/ Geoinformatics/ Water Resources Engineering/Natural Resources Engineering or allied fields with at least three papers in SCI journals. The notified consolidated pay is Rs. 58,000 per month without HRA. Eligible candidates can apply by email by submitting a detailed soft copy of their CV and relevant certificates in a single PDF file on or before 17 October 2026, with the subject line specified as Application for Research Associate – I. The selection process involves shortlisting based on qualifications and experience, followed by an online interview for shortlisted candidates on 19 October 2026.

IIT Indore Research Associate – I at a Glance

Who Can Apply

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Hydrology/ Geoinformatics/ Water Resources Engineering/Natural Resources Engineering or allied fields with at least three papers in SCI (Science Citation Index) journals. The maximum age limit is 35 years.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Working experience in hydroclimatology, climate extremes, and remote sensing with good subject knowledge.
• Experience in handling climate datasets and a command of MATLAB/Python tools.

Pay and Tenure

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 58,000/- per month without HRA. The appointment is for an initial duration of 3 months for the project titled “Development of a high-resolution dataset for hydrological applications” under Faculty RDF funding.

How to Apply for IIT Indore Research Associate – I

1. Prepare a detailed soft copy of your CV along with all relevant Essential Qualification Degree Certificates, Marks Sheets, GATE qualifying certificates, and Date of Birth Proof Certificate, merged into a single PDF file.
2. Send the single PDF file via email to [email protected].
3. Ensure the email is sent by 5:00 pm on 17th October 2026.
4. Include the exact subject line in your email as: Application for Research Associate – I.

Selection and Interview

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview, and selected candidates will be informed by email. The date of the interview is 19th October 2026.

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