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IIT Mandi Research Associate 3 Recruitment 2026

About the Organization

The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) is a premier institute established to foster interdisciplinary research and education. It has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Research Associate 3 Post.

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Job Information

Recruitment Details

• Total Vacancies: 1
• Selection Procedure:
  • Online Application Submission
  • Shortlisting
  • Interview (offline or online)
  • Selection Decision (based on interview performance and project fit)
  • Engagement (on temporary contractual basis for project duration)

Application Fee

• All Categories: No Application Fee
• Payment Mode: Not Available

Important Dates

• Notification Published: 05 February 2026
• Start Date to Apply: 05 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 15 February 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: Not Available
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Result Date: To be announced

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: Not Available
• Maximum Age: Not Available
• Age Relaxation: As per Government of India norms.

Post-wise Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Monthly Salary / Pay Scale

• Post Name: Research Associate-3
• Basic Salary: INR 67,000/- per month
• HRA: As per IIT Mandi norms
• Total Consolidated Pay: INR 67,000 + HRA per month
• Nature of Employment: Temporary Contractual (Project-based)
• Project Duration: 36 months (renewable based on satisfactory performance)

Other Relevant Details

• Project Title: Integrated Machine Learning and Remote Sensing for Real-Time Predictive Modeling of Rainfall-Induced Landslides in Kamand Valley
• Project Number: IITM/NMHS-MoEF/VD/499
• Principal Investigator: Prof. Varun Dutt
• Co-Principal Investigator: Prof. K V Uday
• School/Center: Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Applications Centre (IKSMHA)
• Funding Agency: National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS)
• Project Duration: 36 months (ends 13 October 2027)
• Project Start Date: From Notification date
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Experience in Machine Learning
  • Experience in Deep Learning
  • Experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • Experience in InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) analyses
  • Strong command of the English language
• General Requirements:
  • Indian national
  • SC/ST candidates will be given age relaxation as per Government of India norms
  • Retired/superannuated government employees: salary will be fixed as per prevailing GoI rules/norms
  • Selection is merit-based and subject to satisfactory performance
• Important Instructions and Conditions:
  • Position is on temporary basis with consolidated salary for the project duration.
  • Services are subject to satisfactory performance evaluation.
  • Renewal of services for a few months/year or up to project duration will be based on satisfactory performance and project requirements.
  • IIT Mandi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for shortlisting from candidates satisfying minimum advertised qualifications.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be informed through website display or individual communication with interview details.
  • Interview may be conducted offline or online as per IIT Mandi decision.
  • Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.

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