IISER Tirupati RA-1 Recruitment 2026

About This Job

IISER Tirupati is hiring 1 Research Associate-1 for a High Energy Physics project. If you have a Ph.D. in high-energy nuclear or particle physics, or you have submitted your thesis and are waiting for the award, you can apply by email. The last date to send the application is 22 June 2026 by 5:00 PM. The fellowship is Rs. 42,000 to Rs. 58,000 per month plus 9% HRA, based on your Ph.D. status.

IISER Tirupati Research Associate-1 Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati (IISER Tirupati), an autonomous institution of national importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 45/2026 for one Research Associate-1 post. The post is for the project titled Experimental and phenomenological studies of QCD matter in high energy nuclear collisions under Principal Investigator Dr. Chitrasen Jena. This is a temporary project position for one year, with possible extension for one more year after performance review.

The research area is High Energy Physics. This opening is best suited for researchers who have worked in high-energy nuclear physics, particle physics, detector research and development, physics analysis, or phenomenological studies. IISER Tirupati has also stated that the selected person will need to join immediately after receiving the offer.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Ph.D. completed: You need a Ph.D. degree in high-energy nuclear physics or particle physics.
• Thesis submitted: You can also apply if your Ph.D. thesis has been submitted and the final award is awaited.
• Proof for thesis-submitted cases: You must provide a letter from the competent authority confirming that the thesis has been submitted and the final viva or defense is pending.

Research Background

• Required area: You should have a strong background in physics analysis, detector R&D, or phenomenological studies.
• Research evidence: You need to show evidence of good research work during or after your Ph.D. program.
• Project fit: Your work should connect with QCD matter and high-energy nuclear collision research.

Age Limit

• Maximum age is 40 years as on the closing date of the advertisement.
• The closing date for age calculation is 22 June 2026.
• No separate age relaxation details are mentioned in the notification.

Salary

• If you produce the Ph.D. certificate, the fellowship is Rs. 58,000 per month plus 9% HRA.
• If your Ph.D. degree is awaited after thesis submission, the fellowship is Rs. 42,000 per month plus 9% HRA.
• A nominal research grant will also be available under this program.
• The appointment will follow the terms and conditions of the funding agency for this project.

Selection Process

IISER Tirupati will first review applications and call only shortlisted candidates for interview. The notification does not mention any written exam for this post.

1. Application Screening: The Screening Committee and Project Leader may shortlist candidates based on qualification, research background, experience, and fit with the project.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email only. You should keep your active mobile number and email ID in the application form.
3. Document Verification: Photographs, certificates, research evidence, age proof, qualification proof, and experience documents will be checked at the appropriate stage.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Canvassing or using influence for selection will lead to disqualification.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IISER Tirupati recruitment notice at iisertirupati.ac.in and download the prescribed application form.
2. Fill in the form carefully and convert the completed application into PDF format.
3. Email the application PDF to cjena@labs.iisertirupati.ac.in before the deadline.
4. Write the subject line as Research Associate-1: 45/2026 or clearly mention the post name and post code.
5. Do not send only a resume or CV. IISER Tirupati has clearly said that a resume or CV alone is not a complete application.
6. Keep your active mobile number and email ID in the form because shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email only.
7. Keep original certificates and one set of photocopies ready for the interview and verification stage.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 4 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 22 June 2026, 5:00 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced by email to shortlisted candidates
• Joining: Immediately after receipt of offer

• Conduct research on QCD matter in high-energy nuclear collisions
• Analyse physics data related to high-energy nuclear or particle physics
• Support detector research and development work linked to the project
• Prepare research notes, reports, presentations, and draft papers
• Work with the Principal Investigator and project team on planned research tasks
• Maintain proper records of experiments, analysis steps, and project outcomes