IIT Tirupati Research Associate Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 14 Sep (AP)

The Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released Research Associate Recruitment 2026 for 1 post under Advt No. IITT/CSRC/26-27/10. This is a specialised research opportunity in Andhra Pradesh for candidates with a background in theoretical quantum physics. Candidates holding a PhD in Many-body Quantum Chaos or a closely related field such as Theoretical Quantum Physics, Quantum Many-body Theory, or Quantum Computation and Information Theory are eligible to apply, including those who have submitted their PhD thesis in a relevant area. The selected Research Associate will conduct research in quantum many-body theory and related theoretical physics domains at IIT Tirupati. The selection process for this recruitment consists of screening based on qualification and experience, followed by an in-person or online interview at IIT Tirupati. The salary for this post ranges from ₹58,000 to ₹67,000 per month, depending on post-PhD experience as per DST norms, on a contractual basis. The IIT Tirupati 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 14 September 2026. There is no application fee for this recruitment. Candidates must read the complete official IIT Tirupati notification PDF at the link above before applying, given the highly specialised nature of this research position.

• PhD in Many-body Quantum Chaos, or a closely related discipline such as Theoretical Quantum Physics, Quantum Many-body Theory, or Quantum Computation and Information Theory
• Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis in a relevant area are also eligible to apply

• Maximum age limit: 35 years
• Relaxation for reserved category candidates as per institute norms

• PhD in Many-body Quantum Chaos, Theoretical Quantum Physics, Quantum Many-body Theory, Quantum Computation and Information Theory, or a closely related discipline
• Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis in a relevant area are also eligible
• Maximum age limit of 35 years, with relaxation for reserved category candidates as per institute norms
• This is a contractual, project-based position; the notification does not specify a fixed tenure
• No application fee for any category

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification for any category

• ₹58,000 to ₹67,000 per month, depending on post-PhD experience as per DST norms

1. Read the official IIT Tirupati Research Associate 2026 notification PDF carefully before applying
2. Confirm your PhD specialisation or thesis submission status meets the eligibility criteria
3. Visit the official application link (Google Form) provided in the notification
4. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and research details accurately
5. Upload scanned copies of educational certificates and PhD thesis submission proof, if applicable
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, 14 September 2026
9. Retain a confirmation or screenshot of the submitted application for future reference
10. Watch for communication regarding the screening and interview stages