IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026: 1 Senior Research Fellow – Apply Online @ recruitment.iitgn.ac.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Note: The total monthly emoluments amount to Rs. 67,200 including House Rent Allowance. This is a project-funded contractual appointment for a duration of 12 months under the Chitrabhasha project at IIT Gandhinagar.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – Computer Science and Engineering

The candidate must fulfill the following essential qualifications:

• M.Tech. / M.S. / M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering or an equivalent degree in a closely related discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or 7.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale.
• Qualification in National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE.
• Minimum of two years of research experience after obtaining the qualifying degree, as per institute norms.
• Academic history must reflect a minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.

Desirable Qualifications

• Exposure to methodologies for dataset validation, error analysis, and annotation quality assessment.
• Ability to design reproducible experiments, perform error analysis, and report results with proper metrics.
• Prior experience in Python platforms such as NLTK, Anaconda, and Jupyter/Python notebooks along with basic versioning system (Git & GitHub) knowledge.
• Familiarity with web development technologies including HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and jQuery, along with backend and deployment technologies such as Flask, Nginx, MongoDB, SQL, ElasticSearch, or similar frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to write efficient, clean, and well-documented Python code.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience in implementation of at least one ML/NLP-based project, preferably involving real-world datasets.
• Experience in conducting research and publishing papers in peer-reviewed conferences and/or journals.
• Ability to read, understand, and implement research ideas from academic literature, and to conduct systematic experiments and analysis.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a research-oriented environment.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection process for the Senior Research Fellow position at IIT Gandhinagar is based on the screening and evaluation of applications submitted online. Key points:

• Merely meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting or appointment.
• The Institute reserves the right to set a higher cutoff level than the minimum eligibility threshold when shortlisting candidates.
• IIT Gandhinagar reserves all rights not to call an applicant for a selection test or not to fill up the position.
• Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview or skill-based assessment at the Institute's discretion.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the selection process.

How to Apply for IIT Gandhinagar Senior Research Fellow

1. Visit the official application portal at recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/.
2. Complete the online application form for the Senior Research Fellow position under Advertisement No. SPON/10456/Advt0346.
3. Submit the application on or before 15 November 2026.

Applicants are advised to read the complete official advertisement carefully before submitting the online application.

Download the IIT Gandhinagar SRF Official Notification PDF for complete details.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

Keep the following documents ready before applying and for any subsequent verification:

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (M.Tech./M.S./M.Sc. and relevant qualifying degrees)
• Proof of NET/GATE Qualification Certificate
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead demonstrating minimum 2 years of research experience
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)

Important Dates

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for IIT Gandhinagar Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application for the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position at IIT Gandhinagar is 15 November 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

2. What is the salary for IIT Gandhinagar SRF position?

The selected candidate for the Senior Research Fellow post will receive a consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 54,600 plus a House Rent Allowance of Rs. 12,600 per month, totaling Rs. 67,200 per month, as per institute norms.

3. What is the employment nature of this IIT Gandhinagar recruitment?

This is a contractual and temporary appointment for a duration of 12 months under the Chitrabhasha project. The tenure may be extended based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. It is not a permanent government job.

4. What is the application fee for IIT Gandhinagar SRF Recruitment 2026?

The notification does not state any application fee. Candidates should refer to the official advertisement PDF for confirmation regarding fee details.

5. What educational qualification is required for IIT Gandhinagar Senior Research Fellow?

Candidates must hold an M.Tech./M.S./M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering or a closely related discipline with at least 60% marks or 7.0 CGPA. They must also be qualified in CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship) or GATE, with a minimum of 2 years of research experience after obtaining the qualifying degree.

6. How to apply for IIT Gandhinagar SRF recruitment?

Candidates must apply online through the official portal at recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/ before 15 November 2026. The application must be submitted under Advertisement No. SPON/10456/Advt0346.