Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Contractual / Regular

IIT Indore Research Associate Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 14, 2026
Research Associate

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Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 55,000 - Rs. 66,500 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Maximum 35 Years as on 20.10.2026
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh17Indore7

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 8, 2026

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Starts

Oct 8, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window8 – 20 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

• Essential Qualification: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Mathematics. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis in Mathematics and are awaiting viva-voce or award of degree are also eligible to apply.
• Desirable Qualification: Strong research background in Stochastic Analysis, Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), and Numerical Analysis, with at least one Q1 indexed research publication.
• Project Scope: Developing analytical and numerical tools to solve Stochastic Chemotaxis-Fluid models, specifically the Stochastic Keller-Segel-Navier-Stokes equations.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 35 years as on the last date of application submission (20 October 2026). Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates as per Government of India and ANRF norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny of CV, Academic Degrees, GATE Qualification & Q1 Publications

Online ScrutinyQualifying Only

Online Personal Interview via Google Meet / Zoom

Online InterviewMerit Scored

Applications submitted by email will be screened by the Project Investigator (PI) based on Ph.D./thesis submission status in Mathematics, research publications in Q1 journals, and stochastic analysis background. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and invited to an online interview conducted over Google Meet or Zoom.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Doctoral Research Credentials & Thesis Status in Mathematics35 MarksScrutiny of Ph.D. dissertation quality, foundational expertise in applied mathematics, and thesis defense / submission status
Stochastic & Numerical Analysis Research Track Record (Q1 Publications)30 MarksDemonstrated mastery of stochastic differential equations, fluid models (Navier-Stokes), numerical simulation, and Q1 journal publication output
GATE Qualification & Academic Consistency15 MarksAcademic consistency across Master's (M.Sc.) and Bachelor's degrees, and valid/prior GATE qualification in Mathematics
Online Technical Interview & Research Aptitude20 MarksEvaluation of analytical depth, numerical formulation competence for Keller-Segel models, and research presentation during Google Meet/Zoom interview

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Research Associate will work in the Department of Mathematics at IIT Indore (Simrol campus) on an advanced ANRF-sponsored research project: 'Analysis and Numerics for Stochastic Chemotaxis-Fluid Coupling'. Daily responsibilities include developing rigorous analytical frameworks and high-performance numerical algorithms to solve stochastic coupled partial differential equation systems (specifically the stochastic Keller-Segel-Navier-Stokes equations), performing computational simulations, writing research papers for top-tier applied mathematics journals, and collaborating with doctoral researchers. Working hours conform to IIT academic laboratory practices (typically 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday) with access to high-performance computing clusters.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at the Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore, Madhya Pradesh (PIN: 453552). The appointment is purely on a temporary contract basis for an initial duration of 8 months, co-terminus with project funding.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a project-tied postdoctoral research position, there is no institutional promotion ladder or regular faculty absorption. However, publishing Q1 papers under an ANRF project at a premier national institute (IIT Indore) substantially strengthens credentials for permanent Assistant Professor recruitments across IITs, NITs, IISERs, and international postdoctoral fellowships.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • The appointment is purely temporary for an initial duration of 8 months under an ANRF sponsored project; it confers no claim to regular employment or permanent absorption at IIT Indore.
  • All application documents (detailed CV, degree marksheets, Ph.D. thesis submission/defense proof, GATE score card, and date of birth certificate) must be merged and sent in a single PDF file to [email protected].
  • The application deadline is strictly 20 October 2026; late submissions will not be considered.
  • Candidates who have only submitted their thesis receive ₹55,000/- consolidated per month, which will be revised to ₹66,500/- once the Ph.D. defense is completed.

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

  • Unreserved (General)1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• ₹66,500/- per month (Consolidated) upon completion of Ph.D. defense.
• ₹55,000/- per month (Consolidated) if Ph.D. thesis has been submitted.

Consolidated monthly fellowship funded by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF): Rs. 66,500/- per month if Ph.D. defense is completed; Rs. 55,000/- per month if Ph.D. thesis is submitted and awaiting viva. Initial appointment tenure 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. Prepare a comprehensive CV highlighting educational credentials, doctoral research specialization in stochastic analysis/PDEs, list of research publications (identifying Q1 articles), and conference presentations.
  2. Collate self-attested copies of all relevant documents: Ph.D. degree / thesis submission certificate, Master's and Bachelor's degree mark sheets and certificates, GATE qualifying score card/certificate, and Date of Birth proof.
  3. Merge the detailed CV and all supporting document copies into a single PDF file.
  4. Email the single PDF file to the Principal Investigator at [email protected] with the subject line 'Application for Research Associate under ANRF Project (Advt. No. IITI/MATH/RA/01)'.
  5. The application must be transmitted on or before 20 October 2026. No physical hard copy dispatch is necessary.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply for this research post.

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The monthly fellowship is Rs. 66,500/- (Consolidated) for candidates who have completed their Ph.D. defense, and Rs. 55,000/- (Consolidated) for candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis and are awaiting viva/award.

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