IISc Instructor Project Scientist Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru is hiring 11 Instructors and Project Scientist-I posts for its Undergraduate Programme. If you have a Ph.D. in the relevant subject, or a Master's degree for the engineering/science project scientist posts, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 10 July 2026. Salary mainly starts at Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA, with institute-linked options from Rs. 58,000 to Rs. 1,02,000 plus HRA based on experience.

IISc Instructor Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - 11 Posts

IISc Bengaluru has released Advertisement No. R(HR)Temp-07(I-UG)/2026 for teaching and lab-linked academic roles in the Bachelor of Science (Research) and Bachelor of Technology programmes. The notice covers 7 discipline-wise entries across Physics, Humanities, Mathematics, Engineering/Electronics, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, and Mechanics & Computing. This is a temporary contract engagement for one year at first, renewable annually up to a maximum of five years based on performance and institute need.

The recruitment is useful for people who want to teach, run undergraduate labs, prepare academic material, and support tutorials at a top science and engineering institute. The PDF also says candidates with less than two years of post-Ph.D. experience may be considered for Research Associate-I or Research Associate-II level in relevant Instructor streams, while highly experienced Ph.D. candidates may be considered for Senior Instructor.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Instructor - Humanities: 2 posts
• Instructor - Mathematics: 2 posts
• Instructor - Aerospace Engineering: 2 posts
• Instructor - Mechanics & Computing: 2 posts
• Instructor - Physics: 1 post
• Project Scientist-I - Engineering/Electronics: 1 post
• Project Scientist-I - Computer Science: 1 post
• Total: 11 posts

Category-wise split:

• UR: 4 posts
• OBC: 2 posts
• ST: 2 posts
• EWS: 2 posts
• SC: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

Instructor Posts

• Physics: You need a Ph.D. in Physical Sciences with two years of post-Ph.D. experience.
• Humanities: You need a Ph.D. in Sociology, Political Science, History, or Economics with two years of post-Ph.D. experience. A multidisciplinary Ph.D. is preferred.
• Mathematics: You need a Ph.D. in Mathematics with two years of post-Ph.D. experience. Prior teaching or research experience is preferred.
• Aerospace Engineering: You need a Ph.D. in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering with two years of post-Ph.D. experience.
• Mechanics & Computing: You need a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Computational Engineering, Computational Science, Mechanics & Computing, or an allied discipline with two years of post-Ph.D. experience.

Project Scientist-I Posts

• Engineering/Electronics: You need a Ph.D. or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or allied disciplines.
• Computer Science: You need a Ph.D. or Master's degree in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science.
• Preferred skills: Prior teaching/research experience, sound programming skills, and experience with undergraduate lab courses will help.

Other Conditions

• Nationality: Only Indian nationals can apply.
• Qualification date: You must have the required qualification by the last date of application.
• Less experience route: Ph.D. freshers and candidates with one year post-Ph.D. experience may be considered at Research Associate levels for applicable Instructor streams.

Age Limit

• Instructor posts: Maximum age is 35 years as on 10 July 2026.
• Project Scientist-I posts: Maximum age is 38 years as on 10 July 2026.
• Senior Instructor consideration: Candidates with more than eight years of post-Ph.D. experience may be considered up to 38 years.
• Age relaxation: Relaxation will be given as per Government of India norms, where applicable.

Salary

• Main advertised salary: Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA for listed Instructor and Project Scientist-I posts.
• Research Associate-I route: Ph.D. freshers may be considered at Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA.
• Research Associate-II route: Ph.D. with one year post-Ph.D. experience may be considered at Rs. 61,000 per month plus HRA.
• Senior Instructor route: Ph.D. with more than eight years post-Ph.D. experience may be considered at Rs. 1,02,000 per month plus HRA.
• Final salary decision: IISc will recommend salary based on academic qualification, relevant experience, and suitability for the position.

Selection Process

IISc will shortlist applicants and call them for an in-person interview. The institute may also conduct a written test if needed, but the PDF does not give test marks, subjects, or duration.

1. Application Screening: IISc will review qualifications, experience, discipline fit, and documents uploaded online.
2. Written Test, if required: The institute may conduct a written test depending on circumstances.
3. Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be informed by email about the date and time of the selection process.
4. Document Verification: Age, category, qualification, marks, disability, and experience documents will be checked.
5. Medical Fitness: Contract engagement is subject to medical fitness.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IISc temporary recruitment portal at recruitment.iisc.ac.in/Temporary_Positions.
2. Register or sign in on the online portal.
3. Fill the application form for the Instructor and Project Scientist-I Undergraduate Programme advertisement.
4. Upload certificates for age, category, qualification, marks, disability, and experience, as applicable.
5. Submit the online form before 10 July 2026.
6. Keep a printout of the submitted form for future reference. The PDF says no hard copy submission is required.

Required Documents

• Age proof: Date of birth or equivalent certificate.
• Qualification proof: Degree certificates and mark sheets for relevant UG, PG, Ph.D., or Master's qualification.
• Experience proof: Post-Ph.D. experience certificates, teaching/research proof, and relevant work certificates.
• Category proof: SC, ST, OBC, EWS, disability, or other applicable certificate.
• Application printout: Keep the submitted online form for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 19 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 19 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 10 July 2026
• Written Test Date: To be announced, if IISc conducts one
• Interview Date: To be announced by email for shortlisted applicants

• Teach undergraduate lectures, tutorials, and laboratory courses in the assigned discipline
• Maintain undergraduate laboratories and keep lab sessions ready for students
• Prepare course material, tutorials, quizzes, assignments, and examination support material
• Coordinate with faculty members, subject coordinators, and student teaching assistants
• Evaluate assignments, quizzes, examinations, and continuous assessment records
• Support curriculum design, lab experiments, and hands-on learning activities
• Follow IISc academic and administrative rules during the contract engagement