Contractual / Regular

IIT Guwahati SRD (Direct) Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 30, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 51,650/- per month (Total Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per IIT Guwahati Project Staff Norms
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 25, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 4, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 5, 2026

Application Window25 Sep – 4 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date5 Oct 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:

  • Option 1: M.Tech. in Signal / Imaging Processing or equivalent qualification.
  • Option 2: B.Tech. in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Science Engineering selected through National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship, GATE, or national level examinations conducted by Central Government departments/agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER) plus 2 years of relevant experience in the development of digital signal or image processing algorithms.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit and relaxations are applicable as per Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati project recruitment rules and sponsoring agency guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Scrutiny and Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Online Interview (Google Meet)

OnlineMerit Scored

Eligible candidates must apply online through the IIT Guwahati R&D recruitment portal. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and invited to attend an online interview on Google Meet scheduled for 05 October 2026 from 10:00 AM onwards. Final selection will be determined on the basis of candidate performance in the interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Qualifications & Background25 MarksAssessment of academic record in Signal/Image Processing, Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Science.
National Examination Qualification (GATE/NET)20 MarksPerformance and validity in GATE, CSIR-UGC NET, or other national-level eligibility exams.
Domain Knowledge in SAR Interferometry & Algorithms30 MarksTechnical understanding of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), ScanSAR interferometric workflow, baseline refinement, and phase noise reduction.
Technical Interview & Algorithmic Implementation25 MarksCompetence in digital signal/image processing algorithm development, scientific computing tools (MATLAB/Python), and interview interaction.

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.

The Senior Research Developer (SRD) will be embedded in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering at IIT Guwahati under Dr. Rishikesh Dilip Kulkarni. The technical focus centers on advanced mathematical modeling and algorithmic design for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) interferometry, developing workflows for ScanSAR satellite observations, baseline estimation, and phase noise filtering. The lab environment provides advanced computing infrastructure and high academic rigor.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is strictly contractual for an initial tenure of 8 months, co-terminus with the project duration. The workplace is located at IIT Guwahati, Assam. While the interview is held online via Google Meet, the selected researcher will be required to work on-campus at the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Campus accommodation is not guaranteed.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The post has a defined 8-month project timeline. Successful execution of algorithmic deliverables can lead to high-impact journal publications (e.g., IEEE TGRS/JSTARS), potential project extensions subject to sponsor approvals, or potential transition into the Ph.D. program at IIT Guwahati as per institutional guidelines.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Online Portal Application Only: Applications must be submitted through the IIT Guwahati R&D recruitment portal (https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/); submissions sent only via email will not be considered unless authorized.
  • Strict Portal Deadline: Online applications must be submitted on the portal before the 04 October 2026 deadline in advance of the 05 October 2026 online interview.
  • No Physical Call Letters: Candidates will not receive call letters by post; all interview notices and Google Meet joining links are dispatched exclusively by email.
  • Two-Year Experience Requirement for B.Tech.: B.Tech. holders must have a valid National Level Examination (GATE/NET) qualification AND at least 2 years of verifiable experience in digital signal or image processing algorithm development.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated pay breakdown: Recommended Pay: Rs. 42,000/-, HRA (20%): Rs. 8,400/-, Medical: Rs. 1,250/-. Total emolument: Rs. 51,650/- per month for a contract duration of 8 months.

Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 51,650/- comprising Recommended Pay of Rs. 42,000/-, HRA of Rs. 8,400/- (20%), and Medical Allowance of Rs. 1,250/-. Initial appointment duration is 8 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 the Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati at https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/.
  2. Search for the active project titled 'Development of interferometric workflow for ScanSAR mode data and tools for SAR interferogram quality improvement by developing algorithms for baseline refinement, phase noise reduction etc.'.
  3. Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and professional credentials, and upload relevant documents including CV and qualifying exam scorecards.
  4. Submit the completed application through the portal prior to the deadline (04 October 2026). Shortlisted candidates will receive Google Meet interview credentials via email.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Selection is conducted through initial screening of online applications on the IIT Guwahati R&D portal followed by an Online Interview via Google Meet on 05 October 2026 from 10:00 AM onwards. Shortlisted candidates are invited via email.

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