Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Contractual / Regular

IIT Indore Project & Research Staff Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 22, 2026
Research Assistant IProject Assistant

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LLB20
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Vacancies
02 Posts
Pay Scale
₹15,000 to ₹47,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
18 to 35 Years
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh23Indore3

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 21, 2026

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Starts

Sep 21, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window21 Sep – 1 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Research Assistant I: B.A., LL.B. / LL.B. or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks from a recognized Indian or accredited foreign university. Sound knowledge of IPR research trends, computer proficiency (MS Office, AI-based tools, plagiarism software), and English fluency. Desirable: IPR teaching/research experience and quality publications.
Project Assistant: 10+2 with at least 55% marks from a recognized Indian Board. Desirable: working knowledge of MS Office, office administration, record management, and event coordination.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 35 years as on the walk-in interview date (October 1, 2026) for both positions.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Verification & Eligibility Check

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Walk-in Interview / Personal Interaction

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Selection is based on Document Verification followed by a Walk-in Interview / Personal Interaction on 01.10.2026 starting from 10:00 AM at the Board Room, Abhinandan Bhavan, 6th Floor, IIT Indore Campus. Incomplete applications or absence of original documents will result in disqualification. No written examination will be conducted.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Domain Knowledge in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)Technical InteractionFor Research Assistant: familiarity with patents, trademarks, copyright doctrines, SPRIHA framework, and contemporary IPR policy trends.
Academic Credentials & Legal Research AptitudePrerequisite & PortfolioEvaluation of LL.B. academic merit, research publications, analytical writing, and drafting of project proposals.
Office Administration & Secretarial CompetenceSkill EvaluationFor Project Assistant: proficiency in MS Office, files and records management, schedule coordination, and administrative billing.
Communication & Event Coordination SkillsInterview AssessmentAssessment of verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and experience in organizing academic workshops, seminars, and FDPs.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Staff members operate within the R&D Section under the prestigious DPIIT-IPR Chair established under the SPRIHA scheme at IIT Indore. Research Assistants engage in advanced doctrinal and empirical IPR research, draft project proposals, develop teaching toolkits, and organize academic conferences and FDPs. Project Assistants deliver secretarial support, coordinate meetings, process administrative bills, and manage hospitality and documentation.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial appointment is strictly temporary on contract for a duration of 01 year, with immediate joining expected. Extension may be considered based on periodic performance appraisals and the continuation of the DPIIT-IPR Chair Scheme under SPRIHA norms.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

These are project-funded contractual posts. They carry no institutional promotion ladder, lien, or entitlement for regular absorption into permanent establishment posts of IIT Indore.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Immediate Joining Required: The appointment is purely temporary and candidates are expected to join immediately upon selection; ensure readiness to relocate to IIT Indore.
  • Strict Reporting Schedule: Walk-in interviews commence promptly at 10:00 AM on 01.10.2026 at Board Room, Abhinandan Bhavan, 6th Floor, IIT Indore Campus. Incomplete submissions or late reporting will result in rejection.
  • Mandatory Original Documents: Candidates must present original degrees/mark sheets, experience credentials, self-attested photocopies, and passport photographs during verification.
  • No TA/DA or Regularization Claims: No travel allowance is admissible for appearing in the interview. The position carries no claim for regularization, bonus, gratuity, LTC, DA, or CCA.

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

  • UR2
Total Vacancies02 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Research Assistant I: Consolidated remuneration of ₹47,000/- per month.
Project Assistant: Consolidated remuneration of ₹15,000/- per month. No allowances (DA, HRA, LTC, Bonus, Gratuity) are admissible.

Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹47,000 for Research Assistant I and ₹15,000 for Project Assistant under the DPIIT-IPR Chair (SPRIHA scheme).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Verify fulfillment of required educational qualifications: 10+2 with 55% marks for Project Assistant, and B.A. LL.B./LL.B. with 55% marks for Research Assistant I.
  2. Fill out the advance online Google application form at https://forms.gle/zphHkreWiy49PyC36.
  3. Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and organize all original educational certificates, mark sheets, and experience proof.
  4. Prepare self-attested photocopies of all supporting academic credentials, valid identity proof, and a recent passport-size photograph.
  5. Report for the Walk-in Interview on 01 October 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Board Room, Abhinandan Bhavan, 6th Floor, IIT Indore Campus, Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore (M.P) - 453552. Note that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for appearing in the walk-in interviews.

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The walk-in interview will take place on 01 October 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Board Room, Abhinandan Bhavan, 6th Floor, IIT Indore Campus, Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore, Madhya Pradesh (453552).

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