IIT Hyderabad Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post (Hydrogen Embrittlement)

Yes, IIT Hyderabad Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 is out. The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad has released a notification for 1 contractual Research Associate-I post tied to a research project on Hydrogen Embrittlement, open to candidates holding a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. Hydrogen embrittlement is a significant materials-degradation phenomenon affecting metals exposed to hydrogen, with major implications for pipeline infrastructure, hydrogen-fuel systems and structural components — an increasingly relevant research area given India's growing focus on green hydrogen as an energy source. Notably, candidates who have already submitted their Ph.D. thesis but are still awaiting the final viva voce examination are also eligible to apply, widening the pool beyond those who have already been formally conferred their doctorate. IIT Hyderabad runs several concurrent project-based recruitment cycles at any given time; this Research Associate-I post is separate from other recent postings such as JRF (Materials Engineering, leading to PhD), JRF (Liver-on-Chip), Project Manager (Rural Development Centre) and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (BME). Eligible candidates can apply online through the linked Google Form on or before 5 September 2026, with shortlist notification expected around 15 September 2026. Selection involves shortlisting based on academic records and experience, followed by an online interview — candidates should ensure their application clearly reflects relevant Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering research experience, since this is a specialised technical role.

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field
• Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis but are awaiting the final viva voce examination may also apply

• Maximum 35 years
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per standard government norms

• Open to candidates holding a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field
• Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis and are awaiting the final viva voce examination are also eligible to apply
• Maximum age is 35 years, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per standard government norms
• This is a contractual research position tied to a specific project, not a permanent IIT Hyderabad appointment

No application fee mentioned in the official notification

• Rs. 58,000 per month

1. Visit the application form linked from the IIT Hyderabad careers page at iith.ac.in
2. Read the official notification PDF on the Hydrogen Embrittlement project thoroughly to confirm your eligibility
3. Open the linked Google Form and register with a valid email ID
4. Fill in personal, educational and research experience details accurately in the online form
5. Upload your photograph, signature, and supporting educational and research certificates as specified
6. Review your application carefully before final submission, since Google Forms typically do not allow later edits once submitted
7. Submit the completed application before 5 September 2026
8. Save a copy or screenshot of your submitted application for future reference
9. Watch for the shortlist notification, expected around 15 September 2026, on the official IIT Hyderabad website
10. Prepare for an online interview if shortlisted based on your academic records and experience