IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad; Dhanbad; On-site; INR 541,000 - 636,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad invites applications for a Senior Project Associate to work on the ANRF-ARG project in the Department of Physics. The selected candidate will be paid Rs.

57,000 per month plus HRA (as applicable at 18%), for an initial tenure of 1 year. Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc / M.Pharm / Engineering/Technology or Medicine with required R&D experience, or a Doctoral Degree in related

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc / M.Pharm / Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology/Medicine with 4 years R&D experience
• Master’s in Engineering/Technology with 2 years R&D experience
• Doctoral Degree in Science/Engineering/Technology/Pharma/MD/MS

Responsibilities

• Shortlisting based on merit and project requirements; interview thereafter.
• Prepare CV, research proposal and publication list for selection process.

Education

Master's degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc / M.Pharm / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine

Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology with 2 years experience

Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma / MD / MS

Job description

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad (IIT (ISM) Dhanbad) has released recruitment notification SRDP/1293/G for 1 project-based Senior Project Associate post. Eligible applicants holding a Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc / M.Pharm / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine with 4 years experience, or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology with 2 years experience can apply by email. The notified pay is Rs. 57,000 per month + HRA, and the initial tenure will be of 01 year. Candidates must email a single PDF file containing their CV, research proposal including past research experience, and a publication list with the subject line ANRF postdoc application on or before 16 October 2026. The selection process consists of shortlisting based on merit and project requirements, followed by an interview.

Particulars

Details

Organisation Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

Advertisement No. SRDP/1293/G

Post Name(s) Senior Project Associate

Total Vacancies 1

Pay Rs. 57,000/- per month + HRA (as applicable @ 18%)

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Senior Project Associate Important Dates

Event

Date

Sanction Date 20/03/2026

Notification Date 06/10/2026

Application Last Date & Time 16-10-2026 at 5:00 pm

Interview Date To be notified to shortlisted candidates

There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the Senior Project Associate position under the ANRF-ARG project titled "Strong Correlation, Entanglement and Complexity in Topological and Flat Band Systems: A GPU accelerated approach" in the Department of Physics.

Position

Number of Position(s)

ANRF Senior Project Associate 01 (one)

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Senior Project Associate Eligibility Criteria

Post

Qualification Required

Senior Project Associate Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc / M.Pharm / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent; and 4 years' experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organizations and Scientific Activities and Services. OR Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent; and 2 years' experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or S&T Organizations and Scientific Activities and Services.OR Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognized University or equivalent.

The upper age limit for applying for the award shall be according to ANRF norms (relaxable as per the norms/orders of the Government of India).

Post

Senior Project Associate Rs. 57,000/- per month + HRA (as applicable @ 18%)

The notification does not mention any application fee.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Senior Project Associate Important Links

Application Form Email Application to [e-mail]

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Senior Project Associate (Physics) Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the recruitment organisation for the Senior Project Associate post?

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad (IIT (ISM) Dhanbad) is recruiting for the Senior Project Associate position.

Q2. How many vacancies are available under this notification?

There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the Senior Project Associate position.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit applications via email is 16-10-2026 at 5:00 pm.

Q4. What is the essential educational qualification required?

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences / MVSc / M.Pharm / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine with 4 years experience, OR a Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology with 2 years experience, OR a Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma / MD / MS.

Q5. What is the monthly fellowship salary for this post?

The selected candidate will receive Rs. 57,000/- per month + HRA (as applicable @ 18%).