IIT Indore RA & Technical Assistant 2026 — 3 Posts, Apply by 18 Sep (MP)

Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) has released the IIT Indore Research Associate and Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 on 19 August 2026 for 3 posts, comprising 2 Research Associate and 1 Technical Assistant positions. This is a contractual research opportunity at an Institute of National Importance in Madhya Pradesh, suited to Ph.D. holders and engineering/science graduates in Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials or Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry. Candidates meeting the post-specific qualification and experience requirements can apply online through the official website, iiti.ac.in, until 18 September 2026. Selected Research Associates and the Technical Assistant will support a sponsored research project at IIT Indore, with the Research Associate role suited to candidates with prior research, teaching, or design and development experience and published research work, and the Technical Assistant role focused on laboratory and technical support. The selection process for IIT Indore Research Associate & Technical Assistant 2026 involves shortlisting of eligible candidates followed by an interview. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly salary of ₹58,000 for Research Associate and ₹20,000 for Technical Assistant, plus HRA as per the funding agency's norms. The IIT Indore Research Associate & Technical Assistant 2026 online application is available at iiti.ac.in. The last date to apply is 18 September 2026. There is no application fee mentioned for any category. Candidates should read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since desirable qualifications such as knowledge of slag recycling, concrete technology, and steel-industry experience are specific to the Research Associate post.

For Research Associate: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Civil/Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials/Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, OR 3 years of research, teaching, and design and development experience after ME/M.Tech/MS in the same disciplines, with at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal. Desirable: good knowledge of slag recycling or concrete technology, experience in the steel industry, and NET/GATE qualification in the relevant area. For Technical Assistant: First Class B.Sc. or a 3-Year Diploma in Engineering & Technology from a recognized institution. Desirable: experience in a CFTI (Centrally Funded Technical Institution), research lab, or industry.

Not specified in the official notification.

• Research Associate: Ph.D. or equivalent in Civil/Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials/Chemical Engineering/Chemistry, or ME/M.Tech/MS with 3 years research/teaching/design experience and an SCI-indexed publication
• Technical Assistant: First Class B.Sc. or 3-Year Diploma in Engineering & Technology
• Desirable for Research Associate: knowledge of slag recycling/concrete technology, steel-industry experience, NET/GATE qualification
• Desirable for Technical Assistant: experience in CFTI/research labs/industry
• No application fee for any category

No application fee is mentioned for any category.

• Research Associate: Consolidated ₹58,000 per month, plus HRA as per the funding agency
• Technical Assistant: Consolidated ₹20,000 per month, plus HRA as per the funding agency

1. Visit the official IIT Indore website, iiti.ac.in, and locate the Research Associate and Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification
2. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully to confirm eligibility for the specific post
3. Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational and professional details
4. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, educational certificates, and proof of research publications where applicable
5. For Research Associate applicants, clearly highlight your SCI-indexed publication and relevant research/teaching/design experience
6. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
7. Submit the application online on or before 18 September 2026
8. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
9. Watch for further communication from IIT Indore regarding shortlisting
10. Prepare for the interview stage, which forms the basis of final selection