The School of Innovation at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore has 1 Design & Research Assistant post in a 1-year research project on Madhubani folk art. The project is funded by the Young Faculty Research Seed Grant (YFRSG) IIT Indore. The fellowship is 20000/- and the essential qualification is BDes/BFA. To apply, email your CV and portfolio to [email protected] by 28 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 30 October 2026.
IIT Indore Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Indore (Research & Development Section) |
| Department | School of Innovation |
| Project | Digital Documentation and Authenticity Assessment Tool Development for Madhubani Folk Art: Towards Cultural Heritage Preservation. |
| Funding Agency | Young Faculty Research Seed Grant (YFRSG) IIT Indore |
| Tenure | 1 Year |
| Post Name | Design & Research Assistant |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Pay | Fellowship: 20000/- |
| Age Limit | NA (as printed in the notice) |
| Application Mode | Email (CV and Portfolio) |
| Last Date to Apply | 28.10.2026 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
About IIT Indore
The Indian Institute of Technology Indore is an Indian Institute of Technology at Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore 453552. Its Research & Development Section issued this advertisement for project staff. The post is in the School of Innovation and serves a research project funded under the institute's Young Faculty Research Seed Grant (YFRSG).
Who Can Apply
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Research Assistant | BDes/BFA | Background in Design or a related discipline |
The notice prints "NA" for the age limit. It invites "interested and motivated candidates". The skills and interests the role needs are listed in the job description below. For the discipline-specific eligibility of the post, check the official notification.
IIT Indore Recruitment 2026 Job Description
The notice lists the following for the Design & Research Assistant:
- Willingness to participate in field visits in the Bihar region for research and documentation.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.
- Interest in folk art, visual documentation, cultural heritage, and design research.
- Research Paper writing
The appointment is for 1 Year in the project "Digital Documentation and Authenticity Assessment Tool Development for Madhubani Folk Art: Towards Cultural Heritage Preservation." under the School of Innovation.
How to Apply for IIT Indore Recruitment 2026
Applications are by email only. Send your CV and portfolio to [email protected] by 28 October 2026. This is the last date of applications printed in the notice.
Documents named in the notice
- CV
- Portfolio
Selection and Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The interview date is 30 October 2026. The notice does not mention the interview venue, mode or reporting time. Selected candidates will be informed by email.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 13.10.2026 |
| Last date of applications | 28.10.2026 |
| Date of interview | 30.10.2026 |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| IIT Indore Design & Research Assistant notification PDF | Advertisement for Recruitment of Project Staff dated 13.10.2026 |
| Official Website | IIT Indore Recruitment 2026 |
