IIT Hyderabad recruitment 2026: apply for contractual posts by October 30

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has initiated recruitment drives for various contractual and non-teaching positions on its campus in Kandi, Sangareddy district, Telangana. These recruitment efforts aim to fill vacant posts through direct recruitment.

As of October 11, 2026, applications for seven contractual positions are ongoing, with a deadline of October 30, 2026. Separately, the application period for 21 non-teaching positions concluded on July 20, 2026, and for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) opportunities, the deadline was August 15, 2026.

Contractual Positions and Remuneration Details

IIT Hyderabad has released Advertisement No. IITH/CS/60 for seven contractual positions. These roles include Senior Architect, AI Engineer, MERN Full Stack Developer, and Business Analyst. Indian citizens meeting specific post-specific educational qualifications and experience as of October 30, 2026, are eligible to apply. There is no application fee for these contractual posts.

The selection process for contractual positions involves a Written Test, Skill Test, and/or Interview conducted at the IIT Hyderabad campus. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 2,00,000, depending on the position.

Non-Teaching Recruitment and Eligibility

Advertisement No. NF/20, released on May 21, 2026, announced 21 non-teaching positions. Online applications for these roles commenced on May 21, 2026, and concluded on July 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. Positions included Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical), Physical Training Instructor, Accountant, and various Junior Technician roles across different engineering and science disciplines.

The upper age limit for most non-teaching positions was 35 years, with age relaxations applicable as per Government of India norms for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), and PwBD (10-15 years). An application fee of Rs. 500 per post was required for General/UR candidates, with exemptions for SC/ST/PwD/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/Women. The selection process for non-teaching posts at Pay Level 7 and below included a Preliminary Written Test, Skill/Trade Test, Final Written Test, and Document Verification.

Junior Research Fellow Opportunities

IIT Hyderabad also announced Junior Research Fellow (JRF) opportunities in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The application deadline for these positions was August 15, 2026, at 12 Noon. Projects associated with these JRF roles included 3D-printed organ-on-chip technology for precision oncology for lung cancer and 3D printable antimicrobial composite hydrogels with metal-binding peptides.

The maximum age for the JRF position was 32 years, and eligible candidates included M.Tech, M.Sc., and M.Pharm holders in relevant bioscience disciplines. One JRF position was for a duration of three years, while two others were for five months. The JRF position may be converted to a PhD based on performance, with a stipend of JRF Amount plus HRA.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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