IISc Bengaluru Research Associate – I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has invited applications from Indian nationals only for one Research Associate – I (Postdoctoral Researcher) post, purely on a temporary contract basis, in the Ministry of Jal Shakti-funded project "Development of Low-Carbon Alternative Materials for Dam Construction and Rehabilitation in Various Climatic Conditions". The pay is ₹58,000 + HRA per month (or based on experience based on DST norms) and the essential qualification is a PhD in Civil Engineering from a recognized university. Applications in PDF format must be emailed to [email protected] on or before 17.11.2026, 5:00 PM.

About the Project

The post sits in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Keshav Bharadwaj Ravi, and the notice is issued through the Chairman, Civil Engineering. The project is funded by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Who Can Apply

Only Indian nationals may apply. The notice lists one post with one vacancy.

The notice also states that prior exposure to research in the field of building materials, concrete technology and cementitious chemistry is required. The age limit is not specified in the notice.

• Candidates should make sure they are eligible for the position before appearing for the interview.
• The prescribed qualifications are the minimum requirement. Possessing them does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.
• Candidates working in Government / PSU / Autonomous Bodies should obtain an NOC from the present employer and present it at the time of the interview.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for the full eligibility of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The consolidated emoluments are ₹58,000 + HRA per month (or based on experience based on DST norms). The notice calls the salary provisional, subject to verification of documents after selection. If the required experience or qualifications are not met, the staff may be hired at a lower salary as per DST norms.

The appointment is purely on a temporary contract basis. The duration is an initial period of 2 months, extendable up to a year based on satisfactory performance. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer. No in-campus accommodation will be provided during the stay of the selected candidates.

How to Apply for IISc Recruitment 2026

1. Prepare the application in PDF format.
2. Include a cover letter mentioning the Advt. No. (CiE/KBR/2026-27/ICED-DRIP-02) and the name of the position applied for.
3. Attach the curriculum vitae.
4. Attach academic qualifications and the supporting details of experience.
5. Attach proof of age (e.g. Matriculation certificate) etc.
6. Email everything to [email protected] with the subject "ICED-DRIP - Name of the Position applying for & candidate's name".
7. Send it on or before 17.11.2026, 5:00 PM, in a single email.

Candidates are requested not to send multiple emails containing portions of the application. Applications written using AI tools or software are liable to be rejected. If any or all of the listed documents are missing, the application is treated as incomplete and the candidate is liable to be rejected. The notice also asks candidates to mention an active email ID and primary contact number. It says no other mode of application is accepted.

Documents named in the notice

• Cover letter mentioning the Advt. No. and the name of the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Academic qualifications and supporting details of experience
• Proof of age (e.g. Matriculation certificate)
• At the interview: original degree(s)/certificate(s), experience certificate(s) and proof of age for verification, and ONE copy of each for submission

Selection and Interview

The notice describes an interview. It is tentatively scheduled for the fourth week of November 2026, either online or in person at the Department of Civil Engineering, IISc Bengaluru. The interview date and exact venue will be sent separately by email to shortlisted candidates.

The details given in the resume will be verified before results are published. If a candidate fails to provide authentic proof of the details, the candidature will be summarily forfeited. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview; candidates appear at their own cost.

Important Instructions

• The Institute reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason, and to cancel the recruitment for the post at any stage for administrative reasons. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
• If suitable candidates with the desired qualification are not available, the Institute reserves the right to look for candidates with relatively lower qualifications, as per DST guidelines.
• If suitable candidates are not available, the PI reserves the right to keep the position vacant.
• The notice says the project work has the potential of being considered towards the candidate's thesis work, should the candidate be selected as a student of the department, which is an independent selection process.

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