IIT Hyderabad Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online - Recruitment 2026
(Apply Online, Last Date, Notification)

Important Dates and Timeline

Application Fee

Fee Structure:

NO APPLICATION FEE REQUIRED

• This recruitment is completely FREE - no payment of any kind is required
• All candidates (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD) can apply without any fee
• There is no registration charge, processing fee, or application fee at any stage
• Online application portal does not have payment gateway option

Free and Merit-Based Selection:

• IIT Hyderabad follows transparent and merit-based recruitment for all project positions
• Selection is entirely based on academic qualifications, research publications, and interview performance
• The institute does not authorize any agent, consultant, or third party for recruitment
• No payment is required for interview, document verification, or joining formalities

Age Limit Criteria

Age Requirement:

No specific upper age limit mentioned in the notification.

• Age limit guidelines will follow ICMR norms for project staff
• Generally, for Project Research Scientist-I positions, preference is given to candidates below 40 years
• However, relaxation may be provided for candidates with exceptional qualifications and research credentials
• The emphasis is on research quality, publications, and suitability rather than strict age restrictions

General Age Guidelines (As per ICMR/DST/DBT Norms):

Age Relaxation (as per Government of India Norms):

If age limit is specified, relaxation will be applicable as follows:

• SC/ST Candidates: 5 years relaxation
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 years relaxation
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 years (General), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST)
• Women Candidates: May be entitled to relaxation as per project/institute policy
• Ex-Servicemen: Length of military service + 3 years

Age Calculation and Proof:

• Age will be calculated as on the last date of application submission (29 January 2026)
• Date of birth as recorded in SSC/10th Standard Certificate will be considered final
• No subsequent request for change in date of birth will be entertained
• Candidates must submit birth certificate or SSC certificate as age proof

✓ Note for Senior Researchers:
IIT Hyderabad values research excellence and impact. Candidates with exceptional publication records, significant research contributions, patents, or awards may be considered even if slightly above typical age ranges. Focus should be on demonstrating research productivity and potential to contribute to project goals.