IIT Indore Recruitment 2026 Overview
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore has announced recruitment for various positions under the Department of Science & Technology - National Quantum Mission (DST-NQM) project. This project is titled "ASTRA-Q Astronomical and Space Weather Tracking with Quantum Artificial Intelligence". Applications are invited from eligible candidates for multiple roles.
Job Highlights
The recruitment is for positions within a research project funded by the Department of Science & Technology. Candidates will be selected based on their qualifications and suitability for the project requirements. The project duration is three years.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
| Last Date for Applications | 27 September 2026 |
Vacancy Details
The number of vacancies for each position is as follows:
| Institute Position Name | No. of Positions |
| Junior Research Fellow (IIT Indore) | 9 |
| Research Associate Provisional (IIT Indore) | 1 |
| Research Associate II (IIT Indore) | 2 |
| Junior Research Fellow (University of Calcutta) | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Research Associate II (The Chatterjee Group Centres for Research and Education in Science and Technology, Kolkata) | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Junior Research Fellow (SRM University, Chennai) | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Junior Research Fellow (Sharda University, Noida) | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Junior Research Fellow (Adamas University, Kolkata) | Not specified in the official notification. |
Note: Based on qualifications, experience, and project needs, candidates may be considered for any of the listed positions.
Eligibility Criteria
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Remuneration: ₹37,000 + HRA per month
- Educational Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course.
- Selection Process for Qualification: Candidates must be selected through National Eligibility Tests like CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship) and GATE, OR through national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies (e.g., DST, DBT, DAE, DRDO, MOE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISC, IISER, NISER).
- Desirable Experience/Skills: 1-2 years of experience; skills in Python; quantum computing frameworks (Qiskit/PennyLane); machine/deep learning.
Research Associate - Provisional - Remuneration: ₹45,000 + HRA per month
- Educational Qualification: Ph.D. Thesis Submitted.
- Desirable Experience/Skills: 1-2 years of experience; proficiency in Python, Qiskit/PennyLane, machine and deep learning techniques, and domain knowledge in space weather or astrophysics.
Project Scientist - I - Remuneration: ₹56,000 + HRA per month
- Educational Qualification: Ph.D. with 1 year of experience OR Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a Recognized University or Equivalent.
- Desirable Experience/Skill: 1+ years of expertise in quantum algorithms, hybrid quantum-classical models, and quantum hardware.
Research Associate - II - Remuneration: ₹61,000 + HRA per month
- Educational Qualification: Ph.D. with 1 year of experience.
- Desirable Experience/Skills: 1+ years of experience in quantum algorithms, hybrid quantum-classical models, and quantum hardware, with exposure to machine learning techniques and their applications in quantum computing.
Age Limit
Not specified in the official notification.
Application Fee
Not specified in the official notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
The monthly remuneration for the positions is as follows:
- Junior Research Fellow: ₹37,000 + HRA
- Research Associate - Provisional: ₹45,000 + HRA
- Project Scientist - I: ₹56,000 + HRA
- Research Associate - II: ₹61,000 + HRA
Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Selected candidates will be informed by email. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit a detailed CV along with all relevant supporting documents. These documents should include Essential Qualification Degree Certificates, Marks Sheets, GATE Qualifying Certificate (where applicable), and Proof of Date of Birth. All these should be compiled into a single PDF file.
Additionally, candidates are required to complete and submit the Google Form provided. The link to the Google Form is available in the official notification or can be accessed by scanning the QR code provided.
Documents Required
Candidates are requested to submit the following documents compiled into a single PDF file:
- Detailed CV
- Essential Qualification Degree Certificates
- Marks Sheets
- GATE Qualifying Certificate (where applicable)
- Proof of Date of Birth
Important Instructions
- The entire duration of the Project is three (3) years.
- Candidates may be considered for appointment to any one of the positions listed based on their qualifications, relevant experience, and suitability.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- Selected candidates will be informed by email.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for the IIT Indore recruitment? The last date to apply is 27 September 2026. What positions are available at IIT Indore? The available positions are Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate Provisional, Research Associate II, and Project Scientist - I. What is the educational qualification for Junior Research Fellow? A Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science or a Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course is required. Is there an application fee for this recruitment? The application fee is not specified in the official notification. How will candidates be selected? Candidates will be shortlisted and then called for an interview. Final selection will be based on the interview performance and suitability for the project.