PDPM Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur, an Institute of National Importance in Madhya Pradesh, has announced recruitment for the post of Research Associate with a single vacancy. The position falls under a CSIR sponsored research project in the Mechanical Engineering department dealing with wire arc additive manufacturing for defence and aerospace grade parts, and offers a temporary contractual research role for candidates with a doctoral background.
IIITDM Jabalpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
30 Oct
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Last date 30 Oct 2026 · 12 days left
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About IIITDM Jabalpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- PDPM Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur
- Post Name
- Research Associate (RA)
- Job Location
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Three years R&D experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from RAship or associateship or from the date of registration of PhD
- Credentials Required
- At least one research publication in a standard refereed journal listed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 58,000 per month + 18% HRA (if on-campus accommodation is not provided)
- Tenure
- 1 year, subject to satisfactory work progress
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate (RA)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Research Associate (RA)
a) Ph.D. (in Mechanical engineering) with three years R&D experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from RAship or associateship or from date of registration of PhD. b) PhD (science/engineering) thesis submitted are also eligible for RA'ship. Selection in such cases will be subject to the condition that PhD viva-voce done and declared qualified for award of PhD/awarded PhD degree before the expiry of the validity of the award offer. c) The candidate applying for Research Associateship must have at least one research publication in standard refereed journal as listed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR). As per CSIR HRDG norms.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | a) Ph.D. (in Mechanical engineering) with three years R&D experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from RAship or associateship or from date of registration of PhD. b) PhD (science/engineering) thesis submitted are also eligible for RA'ship. Selection in such cases will be subject to the condition that PhD viva-voce done and declared qualified for award of PhD/awarded PhD degree before the expiry of the validity of the award offer. c) The candidate applying for Research Associateship must have at least one research publication in standard refereed journal as listed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR). As per CSIR HRDG norms. |
Age Limit
As per CSIR HRDG norms (35 years for unreserved candidates)
Age Relaxation
As per CSIR HRDG norms
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on eligibility; mere eligibility does not ensure shortlisting and a higher criterion may be set depending on the number of applications received.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview; the date and time are notified to them by email in advance. No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 58,000 per month + 18% HRA (if on-campus accommodation is not provided)
How to Apply
- 1Open the Google application form linked in the advertisement.
- 2Fill in all required personal, educational and professional details accurately.
- 3Submit the completed Google form on or before 30-10-2026.
Important Details
- Mere eligibility does not ensure shortlisting for the post; a higher criterion may be set depending on the number of applications received.
- No TA/DA will be given to candidates for appearing in the interview.
- The engagement is purely on a contractual basis for a temporary period under a time-bound CSIR sponsored project.
Research Project
Project title: Design and development of a novel fully automated low-cost wire arc additive manufacturing set up for fabricating high strength defense and aerospace grade parts. Sponsored by CSIR under project No. 22WS (0050)/2023-24/EMR-II/ASPIRE. Project Investigators: Dr Manu Srivastava and Dr Sandeep Rathee, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Job Description
- Good knowledge in wire arc additive manufacturing
- Material Processing and Characterization
- Experimental and Analytical Study
- Design and Simulation
Correspondence Address
Dr. Manu Srivastava, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, IIITDM Jabalpur, Dumna Airport Road, Jabalpur - 482005 (MP).
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91-7612794432, +91-9818614959
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who have only submitted their Ph.D. thesis apply?
Yes. Candidates with a submitted PhD thesis in science or engineering are eligible, provided the PhD viva-voce is done and they are declared qualified for the award of the PhD, or are awarded the degree, before the validity of the award offer expires.
Is a research publication compulsory for the Research Associate post?
Yes. The candidate must have at least one research publication in a standard refereed journal listed in Journal Citation Reports, as per CSIR HRDG norms.
Will travel or daily allowance be paid for attending the interview?
No. No TA/DA is given to candidates for appearing in the interview.
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