IIT BHU Junior Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 26 Aug (UP)

Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (IIT BHU), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released IIT BHU Junior Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 for 1 post. Is IIT BHU Junior Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 out? Yes — the notification is currently open, offering Computer Science graduates and postgraduates, particularly those with machine learning and programming expertise, a contractual research opportunity at this premier technical institute in Varanasi. The selected Junior Research Assistant will support a Computer Science research project at IIT BHU, contributing technical work in machine learning and programming under the guidance of the project's Principal Investigator. Selection for this post consists of an Interview followed by Document Verification. Salary for this post is ₹28,000 per month, an entry-level contractual research assistant rate reflecting the B.E./B.Tech.-level qualification threshold. The IIT BHU Junior Research Assistant 2026 application is submitted via email; there is no online portal for this recruitment. The last date to apply is 26 August 2026. There is no application fee for any candidate category. Candidates must read the complete official IIT BHU notification PDF, available at iitbhu.ac.in, before applying, since this posting is distinct from the institute's other concurrently open Computer Science research positions.

B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science or a related discipline, with First Division throughout from high school onwards. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in machine learning and programming. This Junior Research Assistant post is tied to a specific project (internally referenced as "LOCO"), distinct from IIT BHU's other concurrently open Computer Science research positions, so candidates should confirm their programming and machine learning background aligns with the project's actual scope before applying.

• Maximum 28 years, as on 1 April 2026
• Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/physically handicapped/female candidates

• B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science or a related discipline, with First Division throughout from high school onwards
• Preference given to candidates with expertise in machine learning and programming
• Maximum age limit is 28 years as on 1 April 2026, with 5 years' relaxation for SC/ST/physically handicapped/female candidates
• This is a contractual research position tied to a specific project, not a permanent institutional staff position
• No application fee is charged to any candidate category
• Distinct from IIT BHU's other concurrently open Computer Science JRF/research positions, candidates should confirm the project scope matches their background

• No application fee for any category

• ₹28,000 per month

1. Read the official IIT BHU Junior Research Assistant 2026 notification carefully before applying, available at iitbhu.ac.in
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and any machine learning/programming project experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of required documents — educational certificates showing First Division throughout, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
4. Clearly mention "Junior Research Assistant" in the subject line of your email application
5. Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification
6. Ensure the email is sent on or before the last date, 26 August 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for your own records
8. Watch for a response from IIT BHU regarding shortlisting for interview
9. Prepare to discuss your machine learning and programming background if called for interview
10. Confirm interview scheduling and any further documentation requirements once contacted