Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), Research and Development Section has announced 1 vacancy for the SRF(Direct) post on a project-based engagement with an appointment duration of 11 months. The required qualification for the post is JRF(GATE) plus 2 years of research experience in the area for the development of deep learning algorithms for real-time computer vision applications. The notified pay is Rs. 51,650.00. Interested and eligible candidates should apply online on or before 27 October 2026 at 5:30 PM IST by visiting the Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati. The selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the online interview scheduled for 29 October 2026.
IIT Guwahati SRF(Direct) at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
| Department | Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence |
| Project (title as printed) | Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Systems Coupled Compact Single Image Dehazing Network Based Approach for Image Enhancement |
| Tenure | 11 months |
| Post Name(s) | SRF(Direct) |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Pay | Rs. 42,000.00 (Pay) + Rs. 8,400.00 (HRA) + Rs. 1,250.00 (Medical) = Total Rs. 51,650.00 |
| Application Fee | Not stated in the notice |
| Job Location | Guwahati, Assam |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date or Interview Date | Apply by 27 October 2026 (5:30 PM IST); Interview on 29 October 2026 |
Who Can Apply
Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as per JRF(GATE) along with 2 years of research experience in the area for the development of deep learning algorithms for real-time computer vision applications.
*JRF(GATE) Qualifications are: Post Graduate degree in basic science or Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following:
- Scholars selected through National Eligibility Test - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
- The selection process through National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DoS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IISc, IISCR etc.
Pay and Tenure
The recommended pay is Rs. 42,000.00 per month, with House Rent Allowance (HRA) of Rs. 8,400.00 and Medical allowance of Rs. 1,250.00, bringing the total amount to Rs. 51,650.00 per month. The appointment duration is 11 months.
How to Apply for IIT Guwahati SRF(Direct)
- Visit the Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati at https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/.
- Search for the project title as mentioned in the advertisement.
- Carefully follow the instructions and guidelines provided on the portal to submit the online application on or before 27 October 2026 (Tuesday) at 05:30 PM IST.
- For technical assistance related to the online application process, email [email protected].
Selection and Interview
Selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the interview. The online interview via Zoom is scheduled for 29 October 2026 (Thursday) starting at 03:30 pm.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Last Date | 27 October 2026 (05:30 PM IST) |
| Online-Interview Date & Time | 29 October 2026 (03:30 pm) |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Apply Online via Recruitment Portal |
| Official Notification PDF | View official advertisement details |
| Official Website | IIT Guwahati R&D Section |
