BITS Pilani Research Associate Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 10 Sep (Goa)

The Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani — K K Birla Goa Campus has released Research Associate Recruitment 2026 for 1 post under an ICSSR-funded project. This is a distinct opening from BITS Pilani's other concurrent research positions, specifically requiring a postgraduate qualification in Economics or International Relations. Candidates holding a Post-graduate degree in either discipline with a minimum of 55% marks are eligible to apply. The selected Research Associate will support the ICSSR-funded research project at the BITS Pilani Goa Campus. The selection process for this recruitment consists of preliminary shortlisting based on resume, a telephonic/audio-visual interview, and a final interview. The salary for this post is ₹37,000 per month, on a contractual basis, with no application fee charged to any category of candidates. The BITS Pilani Research Associate 2026 online application is available through a Google Form linked in the official notification. The last date to apply for this recruitment is 10 September 2026. Candidates must read the complete official BITS Pilani notification PDF at the link above before applying, since the institute runs multiple parallel research positions across its campuses at any given time.

• Post-graduate degree in Economics or International Relations with a minimum of 55% marks
• No additional certification is mentioned in the notification

• Not specified in the notification; candidates should confirm directly with BITS Pilani if an age limit applies

• Post-graduate degree in Economics or International Relations with a minimum of 55% marks
• Age limit not specified in the notification — candidates should confirm directly with BITS Pilani
• This is a contractual, project-based position tied to the ICSSR project's funding duration
• No application fee for any category, including General/OBC, SC/ST, and Women candidates

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification for any category, including General/OBC, SC/ST, and Women candidates

• ₹37,000 per month, on a contractual basis

1. Read the official BITS Pilani Research Associate 2026 notification PDF carefully before applying
2. Confirm your postgraduate qualification in Economics or International Relations meets the 55% minimum requirement
3. Visit the official application link (Google Form) provided in the notification
4. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and contact details accurately
5. Upload scanned copies of educational certificates and mark sheets as required
6. Upload a recent photograph and any other documents specified in the form
7. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
8. Submit the application through the Google Form before the last date
9. Retain a confirmation or screenshot of the submitted application for future reference
10. Watch for communication regarding the telephonic/audio-visual interview stage