Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Contractual / Regular

IITG Research Associate Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 30, 2026
Research Associate (1)

Required Qualification

Postgraduate284
M.Tech103
Ph.D99
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 70,850/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per IIT Guwahati Project Norms
Job Location
Assam24Guwahati17

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 30, 2026

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Starts

Sep 30, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 15, 2026

Application Window30 Sep – 13 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date15 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

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree in a relevant area, OR an M.Tech./M.E. (or equivalent) with at least 3 years of research experience in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), or a related discipline. Desirable: Experience in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and methodologies, familiarity with open-source tools (ABC, Yosys, OpenROAD), machine learning techniques for EDA, and prior research in VLSI CAD, hardware design, or formal verification.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria are governed by IIT Guwahati Research and Development Section guidelines. Applicable relaxations for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD) follow Government of India norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

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Online Interview

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Selection is based on application scrutiny followed by an Online Interview on 15th October 2026 at 10:00 AM. Candidates will not receive a separate call letter; the online meeting link will be sent directly to shortlisted candidates by the Principal Investigator.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & Ph.D./M.Tech RecordScrutiny of degrees, publications, and minimum 3 years research experience for M.Tech holders
Domain Expertise in EDA & Machine LearningFamiliarity with EDA workflows, tools (ABC, Yosys, OpenROAD), and ML algorithms for hardware CAD
Online Interview PerformanceAssessment of research capability, technical depth, and project execution by the Selection Board

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Research Associate will work within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Guwahati under the 'ML4EDA: Next Generation AI-Assisted Chip Design' project headed by Dr. Chandan Karfa. The research focus spans machine learning for VLSI CAD, logic synthesis, hardware verification, and open-source EDA framework development. Work involves writing high-impact papers, developing EDA software prototypes, and interacting with premier academic and industrial collaborators.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is initially offered for 06 months at the IIT Guwahati campus and may be extended subject to project requirements, performance, and funding availability.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project appointments do not provide a regular institutional promotion ladder. However, this experience is highly regarded for academic faculty openings, post-doctoral fellowships, or senior R&D roles in semiconductor EDA majors like Synopsys, Cadence, Intel, and Qualcomm.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Online Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted through the IITG R&D recruitment portal by 13th October 2026, 5:00 PM. Offline applications or direct emails to the PI will not be considered.
  • Meeting Link Distribution: No physical or postal call letters will be issued. The online meeting link will be emailed exclusively to shortlisted candidates by the Principal Investigator.
  • M.Tech Experience Requirement: M.Tech/M.E. degree holders must possess at least 3 years of verified research experience; applicants without 3 years research experience must possess a Ph.D.
  • Temporary Project Role: The appointment is purely contractual for 06 months and confers no right or claim for regular absorption or permanent service at IIT Guwahati.

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 of Rs. 70,850.00 per month (Basic Pay: Rs. 58,000/-, HRA: Rs. 11,600/-, Medical: Rs. 1,250/-) for a project duration of 06 months.

Total monthly emolument of Rs. 70,850/- comprising Recommended Pay of Rs. 58,000 + HRA of Rs. 11,600 + Medical allowance of Rs. 1,250.

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. Locate the vacancy by searching for the project title 'ML4EDA: Next Generation AI-Assisted Chip Design' (Ref: 2627R-0131-CSEN1188CHCK).
  3. Complete the online application form and upload academic certificates, CV, and research experience credentials as instructed on the portal.
  4. Submit the application before the deadline of 13th October 2026 at 5:00 PM. For technical assistance, email [email protected]; for project queries, contact PI Dr. Chandan Karfa at [email protected].

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is charged for applying to this position.

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The application portal closes on 13th October 2026 at 5:00 PM, and the Online Interview is scheduled for 15th October 2026 starting at 10:00 AM.

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