Indian Statistical Institute Research Associate I Recruitment 2026

The Indian Statistical Institute is offering a temporary opening for a Research Associate-I role, suitable for candidates who have completed their PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence. This position comes with a monthly consolidated salary of ₹58,000 plus a 30% House Rent Allowance. The application window closes on 9 November 2026, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited for a walk-in interview scheduled on 13 November 2026. The interview will be held at the Machine Intelligence Unit on the third floor of the Platinum Jubilee Academic Building at the ISI campus in Kolkata. If you have strong programming skills in Python with Pytorch, C, C++, or Java, you are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence to be eligible for this position. Good programming knowledge is essential, particularly in Python with Pytorch, or languages like C, C++, or Java. The recruitment is open to candidates across India, and there are no specified age limits or category-based relaxations mentioned. Also, only those who submit their application by email by 9 November 2026 will be considered to attend the walk-in interview.