RRI Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

RRI Research Assistant (RA) Recruitment 2026: Overview

The Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has released the official notification (Advt No: 06/2026) for the recruitment of 2 Research Assistant (RA) posts. This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in Physics, Material Science, or related fields seeking research experience in a premier institute.

Recruitment Type: This is Direct Recruitment based on an Online Interview. There is no written examination.

Key Highlights

Vacancy Details 2026

The institute is looking to fill 2 posts for Research Assistant (RA). The details are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Required: M.Sc./M.Tech or B.E./B.Tech in any relevant field.
• Special Requirement: Must have some exposure to soft condensed matter research.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Experimental work experience in a lab exploring liquid crystals, biopolymers, surfactant, and colloidal systems.
  • Experience in preparing biopolymeric films.
  • Familiarity with polarized optical microscopy, dielectric spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction.
  • Working experience in designing small tabletop experimental setups.
  • Proficiency with data analysis using Origin and programming languages (Matlab, Python).

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 35 years.
• Age Relaxation: Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, and PWD candidates will be applicable as per Government of India rules.
• Note: The official notification text does not explicitly state an "Age as on" date; candidates are advised to calculate age based on the current year (2026).

Mandatory Requirements

Physical standards or specific height/chest measurements are not required for this academic research post.

Selection Process

Since this is a direct recruitment for a research post, there is no written examination. The selection criteria are as follows:

1. Screening: Applications will be screened based on educational qualifications and research experience.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an Online Interview via Zoom or suitable other online platforms.
3. Final Selection: Based on interview performance and academic merit.

Application Fee

How to Apply

Candidates eligible for the Research Assistant post can follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official website of Raman Research Institute or use the direct "Apply Online" link provided below.
2. Read the official notification (Advt No: 06/2026) carefully to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
3. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
4. Upload the required documents (photograph, signature, educational certificates) in the prescribed format.
5. Review all details carefully before final submission.
6. Submit the application form on or before 24-03-2026.
7. Take a printout/save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

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