ISI Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, West Bengal, has invited applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow under Advt No. No.PU/507/ADV/931. Applications go by email to [email protected] and must be sent by 13 November 2026.

The post is for Kolkata. Qualification required: M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics/Economics from recognised Institute or University with valid CSIR/UGCNET/GATE score. The pay is Fixed pay of ₹37000 plus House Rent Allowances. Selection is by shortlisting based on qualifications and interview. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 13 November 2026
• Vacancies: 1
• How to apply: By email to [email protected]
• Pay: Fixed pay of ₹37000 plus House Rent Allowances
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on 13 November 2026)
• Place: Kolkata

ISI Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

ISI Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. No.PU/507/ADV/931 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download ISI notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics/Economics from recognised Institute or University; Valid CSIR/UGCNET/GATE score or passed National Level examinations conducted by Central Government departments
• Age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on 13 November 2026)
• Age relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/Women/Differently abled Usual relaxation as per rules

Other conditions:

• Appointment will be until May 2027 from the date of joining with possible extension

Desirable:

• Strong background and good understanding of the areas of Mathematical economics

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Appointment until May 2027 from date of joining, may be extended later or terminated earlier

Important Dates

How Will ISI Select Candidates?

• Shortlisting based on qualifications
• Interview
• Shortlisted candidates will be communicated of the date of interview by email/phone

Documents to Enclose

• Signed resume
• Aadhaar Card
• Voter Card/Pan Card
• SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled status along with self-attested photocopies of all documents/testimonials

How to Apply for ISI Recruitment 2026 by Email

1. Send a covering letter addressed to the Director of the Institute with current resume (signed).
2. Include Name, Permanent Address, Corresponding Address, Telephone/Mobile No., Parent's/Spouse's Name, Date of birth, Academic Qualifications, Work Experience/Publications, CSIR/UGC NET or GATE score.
3. Send via email to [email protected] with the subject line <NAME OF THE PROJECT>.
4. Email it on or before 13 November 2026.

Other Points to Note

• CVs with incomplete information or without supporting documents will be summarily rejected.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining the post.
• Original documents must be produced at the time of joining.
• The Institute reserves the right not to appoint any of the above.

ISI Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of Indian Statistical Institute, Advertisement No. No.PU/507/ADV/931, dated 29 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.