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Research Jobs in India 2026

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Research fellow, scientist and project staff positions.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)OPEN1 vacancy
IIT Roorkee
Chemical Engineering

JRF position to perform lithium recovery experiments from brine solutions and spent lithium-ion batteries using functionalized biochar and thermochemical processing. Selected candidate may receive PhD admission opportunity. Walk-in interview scheduled for 16/11/2026 at IIT Roorkee Chemical Engineering Department.

Closes 16 Nov₹37,000/month for fi₹t two yea₹and ₹41,000/month for third year
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Project Fellow (IoT and Machine Learning)CLOSING SOON1 vacancy
IIT Roorkee
Machine LearningIoTWireless Communication

Project position under Principal Investigator Dr. Jasnvashioi Debadarshini for an ANRF-ECRG sponsored project on Ultra-Low-Power IoT-Edge for Distributed Machine Learning. Requires prior knowledge in Machine Learning and strong programming background with IoT hardware experience. Selected candidate may be offered PhD admission.

Closes 31 Jul₹31,000 LEM
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Research Associate (Artificial Intelligence)CLOSING SOON4 vacancies
IIT Hyderabad
Deep LearningComputer VisionExplainable AI

Research Associate position in Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and Explainable AI at IIT Hyderabad's Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Initial tenure of 11 months, extensible and convertible to MTech/PhD based on performance. Candidates with Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow expertise and publications in relevant conferences/journals preferred.

Closes 31 Jul₹25000 pm
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Research Associate-I (Condensed Matter Physics)CLOSING SOON1 vacancy
IIT Dhanbad
Theoretical Condensed Matter PhysicsComputational PhysicsTopological SystemsStrongly Correlated Systems

Research Associate for a GPU-accelerated project studying strong correlation, entanglement and complexity in topological and flat band systems. Involves theoretical and computational work using dynamical mean field theory and entanglement markers. Ph.D. or equivalent with strong condensed matter physics background preferred; prior experience in correlated or topological systems is advantageous. Initial tenure one year, extendable up to one additional year.

Closes 31 Jul₹58,000/- per month + HRA @ 18%
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Postdoctoral Fellow1 vacancy
IIT Hyderabad
HydraulicsWater ResourcesChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPhysicsMathematicsHydrogeology

Develop mathematical models for fluid flow and contaminant transport in membrane-based water filtration systems including ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis. Requires PhD in hydraulics, water resources, engineering, physics, mathematics, or hydrogeology with prior experience in numerical modeling of fluid dynamics and contaminant transport. Initial appointment is 6 months, renewable to 1 year subject to performance.

₹INR 50,000 per month
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Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow16 vacancies
IIT Dhanbad

Post-doctoral fellowship for three years (initial 1 year, extendable yearly on satisfactory progress). Fellows work with faculty mentors on research, teaching assistance, and can serve as co-guides. Contingency grant of Rs 1,00,000 per year provided. Maximum age 35 years. PhD holders of IIT (ISM) ineligible for two years from PhD award date.

₹80,000/- per month + applicable HRA (all three yea₹)
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Research Assistant1 vacancy
DU Recruitment Notice
SanskritVedic Philosophy

This temporary research role involves studying philosophical, geographical, and spiritual dimensions of water in Vedic texts, interpreting concepts through modern perspectives (hydrology, ecology), and presenting findings in reports and papers. Initial tenure is 2 months, extendable up to 6 more months based on performance.

₹As per ICPR fellowship norms
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Research Scientist1 vacancy
IIT Indore

This role oversees planning, execution, and delivery of digital healthcare initiatives at a technology translation research park. The candidate will coordinate between faculty, industry partners, clinicians, and end users while managing multiple projects. Experience in project coordination and healthcare domain knowledge preferred.

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Sr. Scientific Officer / Scientific Officer / Jr. Scientific Officer2 vacancies
IIT Indore
Cyber-Physical SystemsDigital HealthcareDigital Twin TechnologiesArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Research position focused on digital healthcare, cyber-physical systems, and digital twin technologies at IIT Indore's Technology Translation Research Park. Candidates should have expertise in digitalization, AI/ML, data analysis, and a proven track record of published research. Immediate or within 30 days joining.

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF)1 vacancy
IIT Indore
PhysicsAtmospheric ScienceSpace Science and EngineeringComputer ScienceECERadiophysics

JRF position for ISRO-sponsored research on extreme weather phenomena and rain regime segmentation using deep learning on NISAR dual-band satellite images. Requires programming proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB, or Python; remote sensing and machine learning knowledge desirable. Fellowship ₹37,000–₹30,000 p.m. plus HRA based on qualification.

₹37,000/- p.m. + Applicable HRA (for GATE/NET); ₹30,000/- p.m. + Applicable HRA (for Non-GATE/NET)
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Project Technical Support – III1 vacancy
IIT Indore
EngineeringInformation TechnologyComputer ScienceMedical Image ProcessingDigital Healthcare

This role supports development of 3D models and VR/digital twin platforms for cancer treatment decision-making. Responsibilities include 3D modeling, medical image processing, animation, and Unity optimization. Candidates should have experience with 3D tools (Blender, Unity), medical imaging, and healthcare/biomedical projects. Position is contractual for 1 year, extendable based on performance.

₹28,000/- per month + 20% HRA (as per ICMR norms)
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Technology Translation Research Fellow (TTRF)
IIT Indore
Cyber-Physical SystemsDigital HealthcareComputer ScienceBiotechnologyBioinformaticsElectrical Engineering

Technology translation fellow for digital healthcare and cyber-physical systems at a DST-supported research park hosted at IIT Indore. Candidates must hold a Ph.D in relevant technical/scientific domain, have strong CPS expertise, and be under 35 years of age. Role involves research translation, project management, industry engagement, and proposal writing.

₹1,25,000/- per month
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Junior Research Fellow1 vacancy
IIT Hyderabad
Geospatial satellite observationsPrecipitation researchRemote sensing

Junior Research Fellow position for a time-bound research project on satellite precipitation data cube analysis. Candidate must be proficient in coding and familiar with remote sensing tools. Position is extendable based on performance and selected candidates are encouraged to pursue a project-funded Ph.D. in Civil Engineering.

₹37,000/- + HRA per month
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Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
IIT Roorkee
Civil Engineering

Research position in Department of Civil Engineering. Application deadline: 31/05/2026 by 05:00 PM.

Post-Doctoral Fellow
IIT Roorkee
Geotechnical EngineeringGround DynamicsSeismic Analysis

Post-doctoral position for development of an International Centre of Excellence for Dams. Applicant should have research experience in seismic analysis, hazard mapping, and constitutive models. Proficiency in Python scripting and FLAC/ABAQUS software required.

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Project Associate (MeitY)
IIT Bhilai

Project associate in MeitY funded research involving ECE and CSE departments. Deadline February 8, 2026. Contact Dr. Vivek Raghuwanshi or Prof. Santosh Biswas.

Project Fellow (PF)
IIT Roorkee
Civil Engineering

Project-based position in Department of Civil Engineering. Application deadline: 20/05/2026 by 05:00 PM.

Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF)
IIT Roorkee
International Centre of Excellence for DAMS

Walk-in interview position at ICED on 27/05/2026 by 10:00 AM.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
IIT Roorkee
Civil Engineering

Research position in Department of Civil Engineering. Application deadline: 02/06/2026 by 05:00 PM. Online interview: 03/06/2026, 10:00–13:00 hours.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
IIT Roorkee
Civil Engineering

Research position in Department of Civil Engineering. Application deadline: 02/06/2026 by 05:00 PM. Online interview: 03/06/2026, 10:00–13:00 hours.

Research Associate (RA)
IIT Roorkee
Civil Engineering

Walk-in interview position in Department of Civil Engineering on 26/05/2026 at 04:00 PM.

Project Associate – I1 vacancy
IIT Bhubaneswar
Chemical EngineeringElectrochemistryBattery Technology

Project Associate position under ANRF-sponsored Te-MobiX project focused on safe and degradation-controlled batteries for tropical e-mobility. Candidates with hands-on experience in electrochemistry, electrochemical characterisation, and battery fabrication preferred. Upper age limit 50 years; service duration should not exceed 60 years of age.

₹37,000/- + 20% HRA (for GATE/CSIR-UGC NET qualified) or ₹30,000/- + 20% HRA (for others)
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Project Assistant (PRAYAS-IBITF)
IIT Bhilai

Project assistant role under PRAYAS scheme funded by IBITF. Application deadline April 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Contact Prof. Soumya Gangopadhyay.

Project Fellow (PF)
IIT Roorkee
Electronics and Communication Engineering

Project-based position in Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Application deadline: 01/06/2026 by 05:00 PM.

Project Scientist-I (PS-I)
IIT Roorkee
Electronics and Communication Engineering

Senior project scientist position in Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Application deadline: 01/06/2026 by 05:00 PM.

Research Associate (RA)
IIT Roorkee
Civil Engineering

Research position in Department of Civil Engineering. Application deadline within 21 days of advertisement.

Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
IIT Roorkee
Civil Engineering

Senior research position in Department of Civil Engineering. Application deadline: 05/06/2026 by 05:00 PM.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
IIT Roorkee
Civil Engineering

Research position in Department of Civil Engineering. Application deadline: 05/06/2026 by 05:00 PM.

Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate (DST-Inspire)
IIT Bhilai

JRF or project associate positions funded by DST-Inspire scheme in Chemistry. Deadline May 1, 2026 before 5:00 PM. Contact Dr. Jayeeta Saha for details.

Project Positions
IIT Bhilai

Project positions in sponsored research projects under Department of CSE. Application deadline April 24, 2026. Contact Prof. Santosh Biswas for more information.

Project Assistant (IBITF)
IIT Bhilai

Project assistant position under IBITF funded research. Walk-in interview on April 16, 2026. Contact Dr. Udayraj in Mechanical Engineering for details.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – ANRF
IIT Bhilai

JRF position in ANRF funded research project at Department of Chemistry. Application deadline April 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Contact Dr. R. Mayil Murugan.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – DRDO
IIT Bhilai

JRF position in DRDO funded research project at Mechanical Engineering. Application deadline April 15, 2026. Contact Dr. Rahul Jain for further information.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – ANRF
IIT Bhilai

JRF position in ANRF funded research at Mechanical Engineering. Application deadline April 25, 2026. Contact Dr. Anshul Faye for details.

Project Staff (Temporary) – Design and Implementation of a P2P Solar Energy Trading Platform
IIT Bhilai

Temporary staff recruitment for P2P solar energy trading platform project. Deadline April 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Contact Prof. Souradyuti Paul for details.

Principal Associate (MeitY)
IIT Bhilai

Principal associate position in MeitY funded research at Electrical Engineering. Deadline April 12, 2026 before 11:59 PM. Contact Dr. Avishek Adhikary.

Project Associate
IIT Bhilai

Project associate position in the Department of Chemistry. Application deadline May 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Contact Dr. R. Mayil Murugan for further information.

Project Consultant (PC)
IIT Roorkee
International Centre of Excellence for DAMS

Project consultant position at ICED. Application deadline: 20/05/2026 by 05:00 PM.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – ANRF
IIT Bhilai

JRF position in ANRF funded project at Department of Chemistry. Application deadline April 27, 2026. Contact Dr. Ganapathy D. for further information.

Project Staff (Temporary) – PMU Activities: Dantewada District Development Design
IIT Bhilai

Temporary staff for PMU activities in Dantewada district development project. Deadline March 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Contact Prof. Souradyuti Paul.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – ANRF
IIT Bhilai

JRF position in ANRF funded research at Computer Science and Engineering. Deadline March 27, 2026 before 5:00 PM. Contact Dr. Rajesh Kumar Mundotiya.

Project Associate (SERB CRG)
IIT Bhilai

Project associate role in SERB CRG sponsored research. Application deadline March 5, 2026. Contact Dr. Jose Immanuel in Mechanical Engineering.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
IIT Roorkee
Electronics and Communication Engineering

Research position in Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Application deadline: 21/05/2026 by 05:00 PM.

Project Assistant (Shivam Alloy/Earthmet Solutions)
IIT Bhilai

Project assistant for Shivam Alloy/Earthmet Solutions sponsored project. Deadline March 6, 2026. Contact Dr. Jose Immanuel in Mechanical Engineering.

Project Assistant, Associate and Postdoctoral Researcher (Drishti CPS Foundation)
IIT Bhilai

Multiple positions including project assistant, associate, and postdoctoral researcher in Drishti CPS Foundation funded research. Deadline February 28, 2026. Contact Dr. Ganesh Kolappan Geetha.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – ISRO
IIT Bhilai

JRF position in ISRO funded research project at Mechanical Engineering. Deadline March 8, 2026 before 11:59 PM. Contact Dr. Purnendu Das.

Post-doctoral Fellow (Temporary) – FinTech Security with (or without) Blockchain
IIT Bhilai

Temporary postdoctoral fellow position in FinTech security research project. Deadline February 17, 2026. Contact Dr. Souradyuti Paul for more details.

Project Associate (Sponsored Research)
IIT Bhilai

Project associate in sponsored research project at CSE. Application deadline February 6, 2026. Contact Prof. Santosh Biswas for details.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – ANRF
IIT Bhilai

JRF position in ANRF funded research at Electronics and Communication Engineering. Deadline February 4, 2026. Contact Dr. Aditya Singh.

Field Investigator (ICSSR)
IIT Bhilai

Field investigator position in ICSSR funded research project at Liberal Arts. Deadline February 2, 2026 before 5:00 PM. Contact Dr. Eslavath Rajkumar.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
IIT Roorkee
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Research position in Department of M&M Engineering. Application deadline: 25/06/2026 by 05:00 PM.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
IIT Roorkee
Civil Engineering

Research position in Department of Civil Engineering. Application deadline: 29/05/2026 by 05:00 PM.

Project Fellow / Project Associate / Research Associate
IIT Roorkee
Civil Engineering

Multiple research positions in Department of Civil Engineering. Application deadline: 25/05/2026 by 05:00 PM.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
IIT Roorkee
Chemical Engineering

Research position in Department of Chemical Engineering. Application deadline: 25/05/2026.

Project Staff (Contractual)
IIT Bhilai

Recruitment of contractual project staff for Department of Computer Science Engineering. Applications close June 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Contact Prof. Souradyuti Paul for details.

Post-Doc/Research Associate
IIT Bhilai

CEFIPRA funded research position in the Department of Mathematics. Applications close June 15, 2026. Contact Dr. Asrifa Sultana for further information.

Project Staff (Temporary) – FinTech Security with (or without) Blockchain
IIT Bhilai

Temporary staff recruitment for sponsored research project on FinTech security. Deadline May 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Contact Prof. Souradyuti Paul for details.

Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
IIT Bhilai

SRF position for IIT Bhilai-funded project in Mechanical Engineering. Application deadline May 21, 2026. Contact Dr. Nagesh Devidas Patil for further information.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
IIT Bhilai

JRF position funded by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) in Mechanical Engineering. Deadline May 27, 2026. Contact Dr. Vijay S Duryodhan for details.

Project Assistant (IBITF)
IIT Bhilai

Project assistant role under IBITF funded research in Computer Science and Engineering. Deadline May 20, 2026. Contact Dr. Barun Gorain for further details.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – ISRO
IIT Bhilai

JRF position for ISRO funded research project in Computer Science and Engineering. Application closes May 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Contact Dr. Anand M. Baswade.

Post-doctoral Researcher (Project Associate) – SRTMI
IIT Bhilai

Postdoctoral researcher position in SRTMI project within Mechanical Engineering. Application deadline May 8, 2026. Contact Dr. Jose Immanuel for more details.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
IIT Roorkee
Humanities and Social Sciences

Research position in Department of HSS. Application deadline: 25/06/2026 by 05:00 PM.

Project Fellow (PF)
IIT Roorkee
Earthquake Engineering

Project-based position in Department of Earthquake Engineering. Application deadline: 25/06/2026.

Project Associate-I (PA-I)
IIT Roorkee
Paper & Packaging Technology

Project position in Department of Paper & Packaging Technology. Application deadline: 20/05/2026 by 05:00 PM. Walk-in interview: 01/06/2026 at 10:30 AM.

Project Assistant (PA)
IIT Roorkee
Water Resources and Disaster Management

Walk-in interview position in Department of WRD&M on 15/06/2026 at 11:00 AM.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
IIT Roorkee
Chemical Engineering

Walk-in interview position in Department of Chemical Engineering on 16/06/2026 at 10:00 AM.

Project Research Scientist (Non-Medical)
IIT Roorkee
Biological Sciences and Bioengineering

Research scientist position in Department of BSBE. Application deadline: 06/06/2026 by 05:00 PM. Interview: 10/06/2026 at 11:00 AM.

Research Associate (RA)
IIT Roorkee
Hydrology

Research position in Department of Hydrology and Water Resources. Application deadline: 09/06/2026 by 05:00 PM.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
IIT Roorkee
Chemical Engineering

Walk-in interview position in Department of Chemical Engineering on 16/06/2026 at 10:00 AM.

Project Associate (PA)
IIT Roorkee
Hydrology

Project-based position in Department of Hydrology and Water Resources. Application deadline: 06/06/2026 by 05:00 PM.

Research Associate (RA)
IIT Roorkee
Electronics and Communication Engineering

Research position in Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Application deadline: 30/06/2026 by 11:59 PM.

Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF)
IIT Roorkee
Disaster and Accelerated Life Testing

Walk-in interview position at ICED on 02/06/2026 at 10:00 AM.

Research Associate (RA)
IIT Roorkee
Civil Engineering

Research position in Department of Civil Engineering. Application deadline: 12/06/2026.

Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
IIT Roorkee
Chemical Engineering

Senior research position in Department of Chemical Engineering. Application deadline: 28/05/2026 by 11:30 PM.

Project Associate (PA)
IIT Roorkee
Chemistry

Walk-in interview position in Department of Chemistry on 01/06/2026 at 10:00 AM.

Research Scientist / Project Associate / Senior Project Assistant (Technical) / Project Assistant (Technical)
IIT Roorkee
Center of Excellence in Design of Mechanical and Manufacturing

Multiple technical and research positions in CoEDMM. Walk-in interview on 02/06/2026 at 10:00 AM.