2026 Research Recruitment
Top Indian Institutions Announce 2026 Research And Clinical Roles With Various Vacancies
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The IIT Madras Research Associate-II role requires hands-on expertise integrating and aligning narrow-linewidth lasers, electro-optic modulators and high-power photodiodes, as well as characterizing optical and RF systems using metrics such as link gain, noise figure, spurious-free dynamic range, phase noise and frequency response.
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Applicants for the IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Senior Project Associate post may receive age relaxation under Government of India rules for SC, ST, OBC and persons with disabilities categories.
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For the AIIMS New Delhi Clinical Research Coordinator vacancy, the eligibility rules include a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject with two years of relevant experience; age relaxation is five years for SC/ST applicants and three years for OBC applicants.
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AIIMS Guwahati's Project Research Scientist-II position requires either a relevant postgraduate degree plus three years of research experience or a completed Ph.D.; the Project Technical Support-III role accepts a three-year graduate qualification in fields such as public health, epidemiology, social work, nursing, community or rural development, or psychology, together with the prescribed experience.
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The GBPUAT notice does not mention an application fee, and candidates are instructed to apply offline by downloading the form, attaching self-attested documents and sending it by Speed Post, registered post or the method specified in the notification.
Five major Indian institutions opened six research and clinical positions in September 2026, with application deadlines ranging from September 25 to October 7. FreeJobAlert reported that GB Pant University, IIT Madras, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, AIIMS New Delhi, and AIIMS Guwahati each announced one to two vacancies requiring advanced qualifications and specialized technical or medical expertise. Monthly salaries range from ₹37,000 to ₹61,000, with no application fees charged across any of the positions.
The openings reflect India's push to staff specialized research projects in environmental science, photonics, public health, and clinical research. FreeJobAlert noted that all five institutions are accepting applications through different methods—from offline Speed Post at GB Pant to email submission at IIT Dhanbad to online portals at IIT Madras—each with distinct deadlines this month.
GB Pant University Seeks Agricultural Research Fellow
GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT) is recruiting one Senior Research Fellow in Agricultural Entomology. FreeJobAlert reported the candidate must hold an M.Sc. in Agricultural Entomology, a four-year bachelor's degree, and two years of bio-efficacy testing experience. Walk-in interviews are scheduled for October 1 at the Pantnagar campus at 11:00 AM. Applications must be submitted offline by September 30 via Speed Post or registered post with self-attested documents.
The position pays ₹37,000 per month. FreeJobAlert noted that Dr. A.K. Pandey is the principal investigator overseeing the recruitment. No application fee is required, and candidates must download the application form from the official notification and send it by post to the specified department address.
IIT Madras Opens Advanced Photonics Laboratory Role
IIT Madras is hiring one Research Associate-II with expertise in optoelectronics and radio frequency (RF) systems. FreeJobAlert reported the position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and hands-on experience integrating narrow-linewidth lasers, electro-optic modulators, and high-power photodiodes. The Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR) is coordinating the hiring. Online applications are due September 27, 2026.
The monthly salary is ₹61,000 plus 30 percent housing allowance. FreeJobAlert detailed that the role requires expertise in characterizing optical and RF systems using metrics such as link gain, noise figure, spurious-free dynamic range, phase noise, and frequency response. This specialized technical position supports government-sponsored photonics research at India's leading technical institute.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Recruits Environmental Research Associate
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is seeking one Senior Project Associate for methane emissions research funded by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. FreeJobAlert reported candidates must have a Ph.D. with First Class (80 percent) marks, qualifications in geophysics or petroleum engineering, and be under 40 years old. Professor Rajeev Upadhyay, the principal investigator, is receiving applications via email through October 7 at 6:00 PM. The monthly salary is ₹42,000 plus 18 percent housing allowance.
FreeJobAlert noted that candidates from SC, ST, OBC, and persons with disabilities categories are eligible for age relaxation under Government of India rules. The position supports India's national effort to quantify and model fugitive methane emissions from oil and natural gas operations, critical data for climate and environmental policy.
AIIMS Institutions Add Clinical and Public Health Posts
AIIMS New Delhi is accepting applications until September 25 for one Clinical Research Coordinator position. FreeJobAlert reported candidates need a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject and two years of clinical research experience. The institute offers age relaxation of five years for SC/ST applicants and three years for OBC candidates. AIIMS Guwahati opened two positions—a Project Research Scientist-II and a Project Technical Support-III role—both due by October 3 under ICMR-MINDS public health initiative.
FreeJobAlert explained that the Guwahati positions require either a postgraduate degree with three years of research experience or a completed Ph.D. for the scientist role, and a three-year graduate degree in public health, epidemiology, nursing, or related fields for the technical support position. Both roles have a maximum age limit of 40 years (prior to statutory relaxations) and are funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research. These openings strengthen mental health screening and non-communicable disease research in India's Northeast region.
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