Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati
Contractual / Regular

IISER Tirupati Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 01 Research Associate-1 Post (Advt. No. 74/2026)

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Sep. 16, 2026
Research Associate-1

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹42,000 – ₹58,000/- per month + 10% HRA (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Not more than 40 Years (as on 05.10.2026)
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh29Tirupati12

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 3, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 3, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window3 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Ph.D. degree in Experimental High-Energy/Nuclear Physics (or thesis submitted awaiting viva/award) with research experience in data analysis, relativistic heavy-ion collisions (RHIC/LHC), EIC physics, or jet physics, along with strong skills in C++/Python, ROOT, and Geant4.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Not more than 40 years as of the closing date of the advertisement (05.10.2026). Standard age relaxations applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Academic & Research Scrutiny / Screening

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

Online / OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is formulated through initial screening of academic qualifications, research publications, and high-energy physics domain expertise by a Screening Committee, followed by a personal interview for shortlisted candidates. Where applications received are large in number, the project leader reserves the right to restrict interview calls based on experience over and above the minimum prescribed. No written examination is conducted.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Ph.D. & Academic BackgroundDoctoral research rigor in Experimental High-Energy / Nuclear Physics
Research Experience & PublicationsQuality of research in relativistic heavy-ion collisions (RHIC/LHC), EIC physics, or jet physics
Computational & Simulation SkillsDemonstrated expertise in C++, Python, ROOT, Geant4, and Monte Carlo event generators
Personal Interview PerformanceScientific defense, project alignment, and domain knowledge in QCD matter

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Research Associate-1 in the Department of Physics at IISER Tirupati works under the ANRF-funded project titled 'Understanding the topological aspects of extreme QCD matter through their interactions with jets' led by Dr. Nihar Ranjan Sahoo. Daily responsibilities involve high-level computational analysis of experimental data from relativistic heavy-ion collisions (RHIC, LHC, EIC), running event generators and Geant4 simulations, developing custom ROOT and Python data analysis pipelines, collaborating with experimental high-energy physics teams, mentoring doctoral students, and presenting findings in international scientific seminars and peer-reviewed journals.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely temporary on a contract basis for an initial duration of one year, extendable for one additional year based on satisfactory annual performance review, with a maximum tenure of two years. The position terminates automatically upon completion of the research project, and carries no entitlement for permanent absorption or regular appointment at IISER Tirupati.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

While there is no formal administrative promotion ladder within the temporary project fellowship, candidates selected for the IISER postdoctoral program are supported in submitting competitive postdoctoral fellowship applications (such as DST-SERB N-PDF, CSIR-RA, DBT-RA, or ICMR) through the Institute. High-quality research output and publications from this tenure serve as a direct launchpad for faculty appointments (Assistant Professor) in premier Indian institutions (IITs, IISERs, NITs, Central Universities) or international research institutes (CERN, BNL).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications must be submitted via email only in the prescribed format converted into a single PDF to [email protected] by October 5, 2026 (17:00 IST).
  • Sending only a CV/resume without the prescribed application form will lead to outright rejection.
  • The email subject line must strictly follow the format: 'Research Associate-1: 74/2026'.
  • Candidates whose Ph.D. degree is awaited must provide a formal certificate from a competent university authority confirming thesis submission and pending final defense.
  • No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview, and the selected candidate must join immediately upon offer.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR / Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly fellowship of ₹58,000/- + 10% HRA for Ph.D. certificate holders and ₹42,000/- + 10% HRA for thesis-submitted candidates.

Consolidated monthly fellowship: Rs. 58,000/- p.m. + 10% HRA for Ph.D. degree holders; Rs. 42,000/- p.m. + 10% HRA for candidates whose Ph.D. degree is awaited (thesis submitted). A nominal research grant will also be available under this ANRF program.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the prescribed application form template available below the notification advertisement (Advt. No. 74/2026) or from the official institute portal (iisertirupati.ac.in).
  2. Fill out the application form with accurate personal details, doctoral degree details, publication track record, and computational physics experience.
  3. Convert the filled application form together with self-attested copies of Ph.D. degree/thesis submission certificate, academic marksheets, curriculum vitae (CV), and research experience certificates into a single unified PDF document.
  4. Email the application PDF directly to [email protected] on or before October 5, 2026, by 17:00 IST.
  5. Ensure the email subject line strictly reads: "Research Associate-1: 74/2026". Note that sending only a standalone CV/resume without the prescribed application form will not be considered a valid application.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil / No Application Fee.

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The last date to submit the email application in the prescribed format to [email protected] is October 5, 2026, by 17:00 IST.

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