Contractual / Regular

IIT Guwahati Project SRF Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 29, 2026
Senior Research Fellow (SRF - Direct)
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹51,650/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per IIT Guwahati / Project Rules
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

4

Exam Date

Nov 4, 2026

Application Window23 Oct – 3 Nov 2026
Exam / Test Date4 Nov 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications:

  1. Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship/GATE) OR national level examinations conducted by Central Government departments and agencies (DST, DBT, DAE, DoS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IISc, IISER, etc.).
  2. Minimum 2 years of research experience in the development of deep learning algorithms for real-time computer vision applications.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is governed by IIT Guwahati Research and Development norms and funding agency project rules.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Screening & Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Online Interview via Zoom

OnlineMerit Scored

Selection is based on candidate performance in the online interview:

  1. Stage 1 - Screening: Online applications submitted through the IIT Guwahati R&D portal are screened based on GATE/NET eligibility and 2 years research experience in deep learning/computer vision.
  2. Stage 2 - Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview via Zoom on 04 November 2026 at 03:15 PM IST. The Zoom link will be shared directly with shortlisted candidates.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Educational Qualifications & GATE/NET ScoreEligibility Screening
2 Years Research Experience in Deep Learning & Computer VisionMandatory Shortlisting Benchmark
Technical Interview Performance via ZoomFinal Selection Merit

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The selected Senior Research Fellow will work at the Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, IIT Guwahati, under the project 'Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Systems Coupled Compact Single Image Dehazing Network Based Approach for Image Enhancement' led by Dr. Teena Sharma. The role focuses on developing advanced single image dehazing models coupling Interval Type-2 Fuzzy systems with compact deep neural networks for real-time computer vision applications in high-performance computing labs.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at the Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, IIT Guwahati campus, Assam (Guwahati - 781039). The appointment tenure is 11 months.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The engagement is on a project contract for 11 months. Candidates with exceptional research output and publications often leverage their SRF tenure at IIT Guwahati to secure regular PhD registration or high-impact post-doctoral/industry R&D positions.
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  • Portal Submission Mandatory: Applications must be submitted online via the IIT Guwahati R&D portal (https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/) on or before 03 November 2026 (11:59 PM IST). Direct email submissions will not be processed.
  • Two-Year Research Experience Prerequisite: In addition to JRF(GATE) qualifications, at least 2 years of proven research experience in deep learning for computer vision is strictly required.
  • Online Interview Schedule: Shortlisted candidates must be available on 04 November 2026 at 03:15 PM IST for the online Zoom interview.

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

  • Open / Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly compensation breakdown: Pay: ₹42,000/- + HRA: ₹8,400/- + Medical: ₹1,250/- = Total ₹51,650/- per month. Duration of appointment: 11 months.

Consolidated monthly remuneration: ₹42,000/- (Pay) + ₹8,400/- (HRA) + ₹1,250/- (Medical) = ₹51,650/- Total per month for 11 months.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati at iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/.
  2. Search for the project title: 'Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Systems Coupled Compact Single Image Dehazing Network Based Approach for Image Enhancement' (Project No. 2627R-0151-MFSD1392TEEN).
  3. Carefully follow the instructions and guidelines, fill out the application form, and upload required credentials (CV, degree certificates, GATE/NET score cards, and experience certificates).
  4. Submit the completed application on or before 03 November 2026 (Tuesday) by 11:59 PM IST.
  5. For technical assistance with the portal, email [email protected]. For project clarifications, contact Principal Investigator Dr. Teena Sharma ([email protected] / +91-361-258-3506).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for this position.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Candidates with a Master's degree in basic science or Bachelor's/Master's in engineering/professional courses selected via GATE/NET/national exams, PLUS at least 2 years of research experience in deep learning algorithms for real-time computer vision applications.

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