IIT Tirupati Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Principal Project Scientist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official IIT Tirupati website. The last date to submit the application form is 03-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Tirupati Principal Project Scientist Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

IIT Tirupati Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 Overview

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IIT Tirupati Principal Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Ph.D. in Physics or equivalent degree with minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA during Ph.D. (graduate) and above 6.5 CGPA during M.Sc./B.E/B.Tech./M.E/M.Tech. coursework.
• Relaxation in CGPA/percentage:
  • 7.0 CGPA or 70% for OBC/EWS.
  • 6.5 CGPA or 65% for SC/ST/PWD.
• Ph.D. in Physics / Electronics / Instrumentation / Optical Engineering / other related areas. Candidates who have submitted/defended their Ph.D. thesis and are waiting for final degree can also apply.
• Must have worked for either:
  • 2 years at RA II / RA III level, and/or
  • 2 years at RA I level and 1 year at RA II level, and/or
  • 3 years at RA I level.
• Having at least two original research papers in SCI and/or a peer-reviewed journal; preference to candidates with more than two publications in a SCI indexed journal.
• Prior demonstrated experience of working in experimental optics and/or experimental atomic and molecular physics.
• Prior demonstrated experience with precision laser spectroscopy / laser cooling / ion trapping / atom trapping and related areas.
• Experience with supervision of PhD/Masters students and/or postdoctoral candidates at RA I/RA II level.
• Good knowledge (M.Sc. Physics and PhD level) in more than one of:
  • Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics.
  • Electronics.
  • Quantum Mechanics.
  • Quantum Optics.
  • Electromagnetic Theory.
  • Atomic and laser spectroscopy.
  • Finite Element Modelling and Simulation using COMSOL/ANSYS.
  • Knowledge of ORCAD/EAGLE.
  • Hands-on experimental exposure in AMOP experiments at PhD level.
• Experience in programming with at least one of: Python / MATLAB / Mathematica / VHDL / Verilog / LabVIEW / SolidWorks / COMSOL / ANSYS / digital & analog electronics / optics / fabrication.
• Exceptional candidates with a very strong publication record having only a theoretical background in light-matter interaction in warm atomic vapor / cold atom / ion trap systems and/or physics of cold atom / warm vapor quantum memories / repeaters, etc., will also be considered.
• Must demonstrate highest work ethics, commitment and dedication to the project, with good oral and written communication skills evident through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

Salary/Stipend

• Principal Project Scientist: INR 1,25,000/- per month + HRA as applicable (9% for Tirupati city).

Age Limit 

• Age limit: Not more than 36 years.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on CV, Statement of Purpose (SOP), motivation letter, research proposal and Letters of Recommendation received.
• Online interview of the shortlisted candidates.
• No TA/DA will be paid for the shortlisted/selected candidates for interview (online or offline).
• Candidate needs to join duty within 7 days of intimation of selection by the committee.
• Selection will be based on qualification, experience and interview performance.

General Information/Instructions

• Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for the Principal Project Scientist position in a time-bound sponsored project in the Department of Physics.
• The selected candidate will work on a multi-node quantum repeater network for entanglement distribution-based quantum communication.
• Nature of work includes:
  • Research and development.
  • Design and development of laser spectroscopy set-up.
  • Data recording and documentation of research work.
  • Critical analysis of experimental results.
  • Assisting in associated experiments.
  • Offline on-campus physical presence (remote work not possible).
  • Supervision and mentoring of PhD research students and postdoctoral fellows.
  • Attending meetings, workshops, conferences and presenting project outcomes.
  • Preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts.
  • Preparation of administrative documents, progress reports, and assistance in procurement.
  • Teaching responsibilities and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Overall coordination of multiple work packages.
• The selected candidate will get opportunity to work on interdisciplinary areas such as simulation, design, fabrication, testing of instruments in lasers & optics, low-noise electronics, FPGA-based systems, ultra-high vacuum, mechanical and software development, neutral atom trapping, etc.
• The work involves laser cooling techniques with neutral rubidium (Rb) atoms, precision laser spectroscopy, experimental quantum optics and quantum information processing protocols, aiming to develop a cold atom quantum memory node for quantum repeater applications.
• IIT Tirupati reserves the right to discontinue the position with one month notice if performance is not satisfactory.

How to Apply

• Apply online through the application link: https://forms.gle/gQ95b79gmaHK3PBj9 on or before 03-01-2026.
• Required supporting material:
  • Self-attested academic certificates and transcripts from undergraduate to postgraduate level.
  • A copy of the current CV, Statement of Purpose (SOP) and motivation letter.
  • A brief research proposal on cold atom quantum memory.
  • Two Letters of Recommendation – one from PhD thesis supervisor and one from last postdoctoral supervisor at RA I/RA II/RA III level.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email only; interview date will be notified by email.
• For queries, candidates may send mail to: [email protected].

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