IIT Indore SRF Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

IIT Indore Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Announced

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore has released a recruitment notice for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF). This is a project-based position within the Electrical Engineering department.

Job Highlights

• Post Name: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
• Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Indore
• Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST)
• Project Title: MOSIAC - Mobile phone based multi-modal optical imaging system with structured illumination and fluorescence spectroscopy powered by AI for depth resolved skin diagnostics at Point of Care.
• Department: Electrical Engineering
• Duration: 01 Year (extendable after performance review)

Vacancy Details

There is 01 (One) vacancy available for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF).

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following educational and experience requirements:

• Essential Qualification:
  • B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering or similar departments with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/University AND at least two years of post-B.E./B.Tech. research or industry experience.
  • OR
  • M.E./M.Tech./M.S. in Electronics Engineering or similar departments with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/University.
• Desirable Qualification:
  • Strong background in signal processing, Python, C/C++.
  • Interest in programming and coding.
  • Qualified GATE score is desirable.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for applicants is 35 years. Relaxation in age will be provided as per Government of India norms.

Fellowship Details (Salary)

Selected candidates will receive a fellowship of INR 42,000/- per month plus 16% House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per norms.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Applications: October 15, 2026
• Tentative Date of Interview: October 2026

Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The selection will be based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and performance in the interview. Selected candidates will be informed by email.

The selected candidate will be encouraged to register for the PhD program at IIT Indore as per the institute norms. If selected for the PhD program, the fellowship may be extended for the PhD duration as per institute norms.

How to Apply

Interested and motivated candidates should submit a detailed softcopy of their CV along with all relevant documents in a single PDF file. The application must be sent via email by October 15, 2026.

• Email Subject: SRF recruitment

Documents to be included in the PDF:

• CV
• All relevant Qualification Degree Certificates
• Marks Sheets
• GATE qualifying certificates (if any)
• Date of Birth Proof Certificate

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
• The selected candidate will be encouraged to register for the PhD program at IIT Indore.

Official Notification and Links

For more details, please refer to the official notification and website:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Senior Research Fellow post at IIT Indore?
A1: The last date to submit applications is October 15, 2026.

Q2: What is the educational qualification required for the SRF position?
A2: Candidates need a B.E./B.Tech. with 2 years of experience or an M.E./M.Tech./M.S. in Electronics Engineering or a similar field with first division.

Q3: What is the age limit for this recruitment?
A3: The maximum age limit is 35 years, with relaxations applicable as per government norms.

Q4: What is the salary offered for the Senior Research Fellow post?
A4: The fellowship is INR 42,000/- per month plus 16% House Rent Allowance.

Q5: How will candidates be selected?
A5: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications and then called for an interview.