Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, West Bengal, has invited applications for the post of Project Linked Junior Research Fellow under Advt No. PU/507/ADV/956. Selection is through a walk-in interview on 19 November 2026.
The post is for Machine Intelligence Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. Qualification required: M.E./MCA/M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Electronics/Information Technology, or M.Sc. in Statistics/Applied Statistics and Analytics/Mathematics/Physics/Electronics/Computer Science; knowledge of Design and Analysis of Algorithms and of Graph Algorithms; all through First Class. The pay is Consolidated Rs. 37,000 per month plus 30% HRA = Rs. 48,100 per month. Selection is by interview of shortlisted candidates. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Walk-in date: 19 November 2026, reporting at 11:30 AM
- Vacancies: 1
- How to apply: Attend the walk-in interview
- Pay: Consolidated Rs. 37,000 per month plus 30% HRA = Rs. 48,100 per month
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on the date of the walk-in-interview)
- Place: Machine Intelligence Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
ISI Project Linked Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Post Name | Project Linked Junior Research Fellow |
| No of Posts | 1 |
| Advt No | PU/507/ADV/956 |
| Job Type | Contract, Temporary, Project-based |
| Pay | Consolidated Rs. 37,000 per month plus 30% HRA = Rs. 48,100 per month |
| Place of Posting | Machine Intelligence Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata |
| Qualification | M.E./MCA/M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Electronics/Information Technology, or M.Sc. in Statistics/Applied Statistics and Analytics/Mathematics/Physics/Electronics/Computer Science; knowledge of Design and Analysis of Algorithms and of Graph Algorithms; all through First Class. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years (as on the date of the walk-in-interview) |
| Apply Mode | Walk-in |
| Walk-in Date | 19 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 11:30 AM |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
ISI Project Linked Junior Research Fellow Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Walk-in Date | 19 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 11:30 AM |
The venue is given in the official notification (see the link below).
ISI Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. PU/507/ADV/956 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: M.E./ MCA/ M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering/ Electronics/ Information Technology, or M.Sc. in Statistics/ Applied Statistics and Analytics/ Mathematics/Physics/ Electronics/Computer Science; Knowledge of Design and Analysis of Algorithms; Knowledge of Graph Algorithms; All through First Class
- Age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on the date of the walk-in-interview)
- Age relaxation: SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/Women Usual relaxation, Outstanding candidates or candidates with relevant experience Age relaxation may be given
Other conditions:
- All through First Class
- Knowledge of Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Knowledge of Graph Algorithms
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Computational Social Choice/Parameterized Algorithms
- Knowledge of writing proof of correctness of algorithms
Who Cannot Apply for ISI Recruitment 2026
- CV with incomplete information or without supporting documents (original and self-attested) will be summarily rejected
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Purely temporary and contractual appointment
- Initially till 31 March 2027; may be extended (up to 3 years) later or terminated earlier depending on funds and performance
- No right to claim permanent employment under ISI Kolkata or continuation in other projects
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to email application for online interview / send specific queries | 15 November 2026 |
| Interview | 19 November 2026 |
How Will ISI Select Candidates?
- Interview of shortlisted candidates
- Selection of shortlisted candidates through an interview
- Interview may be attended in person or online; online candidates get the link by email
Documents to Enclose
- Application addressed to the Professor-In-Charge, Computer and Communication Sciences Division
- Signed current resume (CV) in English
- Original and self-attested copies of all documents/testimonials
- Scanned copies of all original documents (online interview)
How to Apply for ISI Recruitment 2026
- Bring an application addressed to the Professor-In-Charge, Computer and Communication Sciences Division, ISI, 203 B. T. Road, Kolkata 700108 to the interview on 19-11-2026 at 11:30 am.
- Include preference(s) of project(s) and a signed current resume (CV) in English with the details the notice lists.
- Bring original and self-attested copies of all documents/testimonials.
- For the online interview, email the signed application and CV with scanned copies of all original documents to [email protected] (CC to [email protected]) by 15-11-2026.
- Eligible online candidates will receive the interview link by email.
Other Points to Note
- No TA/DA for attending the interview or joining the post
- Institute has no residential facilities for contractual staff
- Medical certificate of fitness from the Institute's Medical Officer and documents verification at joining; failing these, the post goes to the next candidate in the merit list
- Institute reserves the right not to appoint any of the above
- Queries to [email protected] (CC to [email protected]) by 15-11-2026
ISI Project Linked Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download ISI notification PDF |
| Walk-in Details | Walk-in details for ISI Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit ISI official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Indian Statistical Institute, Advertisement No. PU/507/ADV/956, dated 6 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
