IIT Indore SRF Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

IIT Indore Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) has announced recruitment for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF). This is a project-based position for a duration of 6 months.

Job Highlights

Position: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Department: Physics

Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation

Project Title: Cogent extensions of the Standard Model and their observational consequences

Duration: 6 Months

Important Dates

Last Date for Applications: 04/10/2026

Date of Interview: 05/10/2026

Vacancy Details

Number of Vacancies: Not specified in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following essential and desirable qualifications:

Essential Qualification:

• Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following:
  • Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
  • The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISC, IISER etc.

Additional Qualification:

• At least 2 years of experience working as a Junior Research Fellow.

Desirable Qualification:

• Familiarity with scalar extensions of the Standard Model and technical expertise in packages used in Particle Physics research.

Age Limit

Age Limit: 32 years. (As per funding agency norms)

Salary / Pay Scale

Fellowship Details: As per funding agency norms.

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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit a detailed softcopy of their CV with all relevant documents in a single PDF file to the email address mentioned in the official notification. A CC to another email address is also required.

Documents Required

Candidates must submit the following documents along with their CV in a single PDF file:

• Essential Qualification Degree Certificates
• Marks Sheets
• GATE or NET (including LS) qualifying certificates
• Date of Birth Proof Certificate
• Certificate of Research Experience

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
• Selected candidates will be informed by email.

Official Notification and Links

Official Website: Click Here

Notification PDF: Click Here

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Senior Research Fellow post at IIT Indore?
A1: The last date for applications is 04/10/2026.

Q2: What is the required qualification for the SRF position?
A2: Essential qualification is a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through NET/GATE or equivalent national level examinations. At least 2 years of JRF experience is also required.

Q3: What is the age limit for this recruitment?
A3: The age limit is 32 years, as per funding agency norms.

Q4: Will TA/DA be provided for the interview?
A4: No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

Q5: How will candidates be informed about the selection?
A5: Selected candidates will be informed by email.