Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Contractual / Regular

IIT Indore Project SRF Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 28, 2026
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹42,000 per month + 16% HRA
Age Limit
Maximum 35 Years
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh29Indore3+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 28, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Sep – 15 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

B.E. / B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering or allied disciplines with first division and at least 2 years of post-qualification research/industrial experience.
OR
M.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. in Electronics Engineering or allied disciplines with first division.
Desirable: Strong background in signal processing, image processing, Python, C/C++, and a qualified GATE score.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 35 years as on the application deadline, with relaxations admissible as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

CV & Portfolio Screening

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before Selection Committee

OnlineMerit Scored

Candidates are screened based on their CV, academic qualifications, programming skills, and prior research background in signal and image processing. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview (tentatively scheduled in October 2026), with interview details communicated via email.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Record & Relevant Degree Credentials35 MarksScrutiny of first-division performance in B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering
Domain Competence in Signal/Image Processing & Programming35 MarksEvaluation of demonstrable coding in Python/C++, optical instrumentation, and GATE qualification
Personal Interview & Research Aptitude30 MarksAssessment of problem solving, thesis discussion, and alignment with Singapore joint collaboration

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 Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Indore (Simrol campus, Madhya Pradesh) provides world-class research facilities, high-performance computing clusters, and specialized optics and photonics laboratories. The SRF will work under the DST-funded MOSIAC project focusing on point-of-care skin diagnostics using AI-powered optical and fluorescence imaging in active collaboration with international counterparts in Singapore. Daily tasks involve designing spatial frequency domain imaging algorithms, developing Python/C++ signal processing pipelines, conducting instrumentation testing, and liaising with clinical collaborators. Working hours follow standard academic lab schedules (typically 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend experimental runs).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely contractual for an initial tenure of 1 year, extendable subject to annual performance reviews and project funding. Notably, the selected candidate will be strongly encouraged to register for the Ph.D. program at IIT Indore as per institute norms; upon formal PhD enrollment, the fellowship will be extended for the full PhD duration.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project Senior Research Fellows (SRF) receive a substantial monthly fellowship (₹42,000 + 16% HRA). While there is no direct absorption into regular permanent institute cadres, successful PhD registration and international joint research publications with Singapore counterparts provide an exceptional pathway toward postdoctoral fellowships or tenure-track academic appointments at IITs/NITs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Interested candidates must email their detailed CV along with all degree certificates, mark sheets, GATE scorecard (if any), and date of birth proof compiled into a SINGLE PDF file to [email protected] on or before October 15, 2026.
  • Candidates must strictly mention the subject line of the email as 'SRF recruitment'; emails with incorrect subject lines or multiple loose attachments risk being missed or rejected.
  • B.E./B.Tech. applicants must possess at least 2 years of post-qualification research or industry experience in addition to a first-division degree.
  • No TA/DA will be provided for attending the 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

  • Senior Research Fellow (SRF)1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated fellowship of ₹42,000/- per month plus 16% HRA (total ₹48,720/- per month if hostel accommodation is not provided).

Monthly fellowship of ₹42,000/- plus 16% House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per DST and IIT Indore norms.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare a comprehensive CV highlighting academic qualifications, project experience, programming proficiency in Python/C++, and publications (if any).
  2. Gather scanned copies of all relevant educational certificates (B.E./B.Tech., M.E./M.Tech.), marksheets, Date of Birth proof, and GATE score certificate (if applicable).
  3. Merge the CV and all supporting documents into a single PDF file.
  4. Email the compiled single PDF file to [email protected] on or before October 15, 2026.
  5. Ensure the email subject line is strictly formatted as 'SRF recruitment'.
  6. Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email regarding the interview date and procedure (tentatively in October 2026).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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The last date to submit the softcopy application via email is October 15, 2026.

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