IIT Mandi Research Associate Recruitment 2026

About This Job

IIT Mandi is hiring 1 Research Associate-I for an ISRO-funded project on atomic layer deposition coating for ball bearing components. If you have a B.Tech in ECE, EE, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Engineering Physics, Instrumentation or an eligible M.Sc degree with 60% marks, you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 25 June 2026 by 5:00 PM. Salary is Rs. 31,000 per month plus HRA, and the upper age limit is 35 years.

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) has issued Advertisement No. IITM/ISRO/SKS/507/2026_2 dated 1 June 2026. The post is under the project titled Development of coating recipes using Atomic Layer thin film Deposition (ALD) for coating on Ball bearing Components. This is a temporary project position funded by ISRO, DOS, Government of India, suitable for engineering and science candidates interested in thin film coating, semiconductor, materials and electronic device research.

The initial appointment is for 1 year. The service may be renewed for a few months, another year, or up to the project duration depending on performance, project need and approval by the competent authority. The notification also says a deserving candidate may get an opportunity to join M.Tech (R) or Ph.D. at IIT Mandi, subject to institute eligibility rules and satisfactory performance.

Vacancy Details

• Research Associate-I: 1 post
• Project Title: Development of coating recipes using Atomic Layer thin film Deposition (ALD) for coating on Ball bearing Components
• Funding Agency: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India
• Project Investigator: Prof. Satinder Kumar Sharma
• Centre: Center for Design & Fabrication of Electronic Devices (C4DFED), IIT Mandi

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• B.Tech Route: You need B.Tech in ECE, EE, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Engineering, Engineering Physics, Instrumentation, or an equivalent degree with 60% marks.
• M.Sc Route: You need a Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor Science, Electronics Science or a related eligible subject with 60% marks.
• Nationality: The notice invites applications from Indian nationals.

Preferred Qualification

• NET or GATE: NET or GATE qualified candidates will be preferred.
• Project Fit: A background connected to thin film coating, semiconductor science, electronic devices, materials or instrumentation can help your application.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit is 35 years.
• Age Relaxation: Relaxation may be given to deserving applicants or as per IIT Mandi / Government of India norms, if applicable.
• SC/ST Marks Relaxation: Relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates as per Government of India norms.

Salary

• Consolidated salary is Rs. 31,000 per month.
• HRA: HRA will be paid as applicable.
• The position is temporary and linked to the ISRO-funded project.

Application Fee

• Application fee: Not mentioned in the official notification.

Project and Work Context

• Research Area: Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) coating recipes for ball bearing components.
• Scientific Fit: The project is most relevant for candidates comfortable with electronic devices, thin films, materials, semiconductor science, chemistry, physics or instrumentation.
• Work Centre: Center for Design & Fabrication of Electronic Devices at IIT Mandi, Kamand Campus.
• Project Contact: The official email for application and clarification is c4dfed@iitmandi.ac.in.

Because this is a project-linked position, your CV should clearly show why your degree, marks, lab exposure, research work or technical experience fits ALD coating, thin films, materials or electronic device fabrication. If you are NET or GATE qualified, include that proof because the notification says such candidates will be preferred.

Selection Process

IIT Mandi may set higher criteria for shortlisting from candidates who meet the advertised qualification. The names of shortlisted candidates may be displayed on the website or communicated individually with offline or online interview details.

1. Email Application Scrutiny: IIT Mandi will check your CV, qualification, marks, experience and project fit.
2. Shortlisting: A screening committee may fix shortlisting criteria based on qualification and experience.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be informed about offline or online interview details.
4. Document Verification: Keep qualification, experience and identity documents ready for checking when asked.

No written exam pattern is mentioned in the notification.

How to Apply

1. Prepare a complete CV with personal details, academic qualifications, research experience, affiliation and mobile number.
2. Add education details with percentage of marks or division.
3. Add work experience details, if any.
4. Make the CV and details into a PDF attachment.
5. Email the PDF to c4dfed@iitmandi.ac.in.
6. Mention Advertisement No. IITM/ISRO/SKS/507/2026_2 in the email subject line.
7. Send the email before 25 June 2026 by 5:00 PM.

What to Include in Your Email Application

• Personal Details: Name, contact number, email ID and affiliation.
• Education Details: Eligible B.Tech or M.Sc qualification with percentage of marks or division.
• Research Experience: Add project, dissertation, lab, publication or research exposure if available.
• Work Experience: Add relevant experience details if you have worked in a lab, institute or technical project.
• NET/GATE Proof: Attach or mention NET/GATE qualification if applicable.
• Category Proof: Attach SC/ST certificate if you want relaxation available under Government of India norms.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 1 June 2026
• Application Start: 1 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 25 June 2026 by 5:00 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced to shortlisted candidates

• Work on ISRO-funded research related to atomic layer deposition coating recipes
• Support coating work for ball bearing components and related material studies
• Prepare experimental records, research notes and technical reports
• Assist the project investigator with laboratory, documentation and analysis work
• Coordinate with the C4DFED team for device fabrication and project tasks
• Present progress during project reviews and keep research data organised