ISI Kolkata recruitment 2026 includes 11 temporary posts in six notices from the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), dated from 12 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. The notices are No. PU/507/ADV/892, 899, 903, 906, 919 and 921, published on isical.ac.in/jobs. The posts are for candidates with a PhD, a master’s degree or an engineering degree in statistics, computer science, life sciences, linguistics, social sciences or related fields.
The vacancies are one Research Associate (RA-I), two Project Associate-I posts, one project-linked person, two Project-Linked Research Assistants and five Project-Linked Persons (Junior Research Assistants). All posts are in Kolkata. Application deadlines fall between 1 November 2026 and 20 November 2026. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Indian Statistical Institute notices No. PU/507/ADV/892, 899, 903, 906, 919 and 921, dated 12 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. Last verified: 29 October 2026.
The Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata is filling 11 temporary posts through six notices. Candidates apply by email, through an online form or at a walk-in interview, depending on the post. Last dates run from 1 November 2026 to 20 November 2026.
Table of Contents
- Quick Summary of ISI Kolkata Recruitment 2026
- About the Indian Statistical Institute
- Reaching the ISI Kolkata campus
- Important dates
- Vacancy details
- Eligibility, salary and tenure post-wise
- Research Associate (RA-I), Statistical Quality Control and Operations Research
- Project Associate-I (Machine Learning), Agricultural and Ecological Research Unit
- Project Associate-I (Life Sciences), Crop Protection project
- Project-linked person, Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) project
- Project Linked Research Assistant, Population Studies Unit
- Project-Linked Person (Junior Research Assistant), Linguistic Research Unit
- Selection process
- How to apply for ISI Kolkata recruitment 2026
- Important Links
- FAQs
Quick Summary of ISI Kolkata Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata |
| Notices | No. PU/507/ADV/892, 899, 903, 906, 919, 921 |
| Total Posts | 11 |
| Post Names | Research Associate, Project Associate-I, Project-Linked Research Assistant, Project-Linked Person |
| Salary | ₹25,000 to ₹58,000 per month, by post |
| Application Mode | Email, online form or walk-in |
| Last Dates | 1 November 2026 to 20 November 2026 |
| Age Limit | 35 years, with relaxation as per each notice |
| Place of Posting | Kolkata |
| Engagement | Temporary, contractual |
| Language Requirement | Bengali and Hindi for Junior Research Assistant posts. English and Bengali desirable for Research Assistant posts |
About the Indian Statistical Institute
The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) is an autonomous body funded by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, Government of India. Its Kolkata campus is at 203 B.T. Road. The ISI Kolkata recruitment notices in this article come from four divisions. These are the Statistical Quality Control and Operations Research Division, the Biological Sciences Division, the Computer and Communication Sciences Division and the Social Sciences Division. Each notice names its own unit, project and contact.
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Reaching the ISI Kolkata campus
Candidates from Darjeeling, Siliguri, Sikkim and other parts of North Bengal can reach Kolkata by train, road or air. The notices name S. N. Bose Bhavan and R.A. Fisher Bhavan as venues, and candidates should read each notice for the exact floor and unit.
Three notices say the Institute has no residential facilities for contractual staff. Outstation candidates joining under ISI Kolkata recruitment should arrange housing first. Candidates can find more West Bengal jobs on this site.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Important dates
Dates for ISI Kolkata recruitment 2026 depend on the notice. The table lists them in order.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant Google form closed | 28 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Walk-in interview, project-linked person (GLOF project) | 30 October 2026, 11:30 AM |
| Last date, Project Associate-I (Machine Learning) | 1 November 2026 |
| Last date, Junior Research Assistants (email) | 1 November 2026 |
| Interview, Project Linked Research Assistants | 3 November 2026, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST) |
| Last date, Research Associate (RA-I) | 9 November 2026 |
| Last date, Project Associate-I (Life Sciences) | 20 November 2026 |
The Social Sciences Division said it would inform shortlisted Research Assistant candidates by 28 October 2026. Only those candidates will attend the 3 November 2026 interview under ISI Kolkata recruitment.
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Vacancy details
The six notices under ISI Kolkata recruitment carry 11 posts in total.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA-I), SQC and OR Division | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (Machine Learning) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (Life Sciences) | 1 |
| Project-linked person (GLOF project) | 1 |
| Project-linked Research Assistant | 2 |
| Project-Linked Person (Junior Research Assistant) | 5 |
| Total | 11 |
Eligibility, salary and tenure post-wise
Language rules in ISI Kolkata recruitment differ by post. Knowledge of Bengali and Hindi grammar, lexicon, syntax, semantics and discourse is required for the Junior Research Assistant posts. Proficiency in English and Bengali is desirable for the Project Linked Research Assistant posts.
Every notice sets an upper age limit of 35 years, with a different cut-off date for each post. Candidates can check their age with this age calculator tool. Relaxation applies to SC, ST and OBC candidates (Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backwards Classes) and other groups named in each notice.
Research Associate (RA-I), Statistical Quality Control and Operations Research
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice | No. PU/507/ADV/903, dated 15 October 2026 |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Area of work | Lifetime Data Analysis and Applications of Machine Learning to Reliability and Survival Analysis |
| Qualification | PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering |
| Knowledge | Reliability, Survival Analysis, Statistical Learning or Machine Learning |
| Skill | Proficiency in R, Python or any other programming language |
| Who can apply | Indian nationals |
| Pay | ₹58,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) per month |
| Tenure | Initially up to 31 March 2027 from joining |
| Age limit | 35 years as on 1 October 2026 |
| Age relaxation | SC, ST, OBC and differently abled candidates. Also outstanding candidates or those with relevant experience |
| Last date | 9 November 2026 |
For this ISI Kolkata recruitment post, the Institute may extend or end the term early, depending on funds and performance. Based on performance, it may extend the term up to a maximum of two years.
Project Associate-I (Machine Learning), Agricultural and Ecological Research Unit
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice | No. PU/507/ADV/899, dated 14 October 2026 |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Project | Machine learning for Image-based identification of nematodes, funded by the DBT, Government of India |
| Units | Agricultural and Ecological Research Unit and Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Unit |
| Required qualification | B.E. or B.Tech. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics or Electrical Engineering. Or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Mathematics or Statistics. Or MCA, or equivalent |
| Desirable | M.E. or M.Tech. in the same engineering fields, strong Python or MATLAB skills, and machine learning project experience |
| Pay (qualified) | ₹31,000 plus HRA per month |
| Pay (others) | ₹25,000 plus HRA per month |
| Tenure | Initially up to 31 March 2027 from joining |
| Age limit | 35 years as on 1 November 2026 |
| Age relaxation | SC, ST, OBC, women and differently abled candidates. Also exceptionally bright candidates with relevant experience |
| Last date | 1 November 2026 |
The ISI Kolkata recruitment notice for this post pays ₹31,000 only to candidates with a valid CSIR, UGC-JRF, NET or GATE national-level test qualification. The test must be conducted by Central Government departments or their agencies. No other allowance applies. The position ends with the project.
Project Associate-I (Life Sciences), Crop Protection project
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice | No. PU/507/ADV/921, dated 28 October 2026 |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Project | Centre of Excellence for Crop Protection: Sustainable Agrobiologicals for Climate-Resilient Agriculture, funded by the DBT, Government of India |
| Unit | Agricultural and Ecological Research Unit |
| Required qualification | M.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology or any other relevant Life Sciences discipline from a recognised university or institute |
| Desirable | Research in plant nanobiotechnology, plant stress physiology, or plant-microbe or plant-soil interactions |
| Preferred experience | Pot experiments, greenhouse experiments and field trials |
| Pay (qualified) | ₹31,000 plus HRA per month |
| Pay (others) | ₹25,000 plus HRA per month |
| Tenure | Initially up to 31 March 2027 from joining |
| Age limit | 35 years as on 16 November 2026 |
| Age relaxation | SC, ST, OBC, women and differently abled candidates. Also exceptionally bright candidates with relevant experience |
| Last date | 20 November 2026 |
Under ISI Kolkata recruitment, the pay rule matches the machine learning post. The ₹31,000 rate needs a valid CSIR, UGC-JRF, NET or GATE national-level test qualification. The position ends with the project.
Project-linked person, Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) project
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice | No. PU/507/ADV/906, dated 16 October 2026 |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Project | Developing models for prediction of Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) |
| Required qualification | B.E. or B.Tech. in CS, IT, Electronics or Electrical Engineering, or MCA. Or M.Sc. in CS, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics or Physics, or equivalent |
| Required skills | Strong programming in C, C++, Python or MATLAB, and knowledge of image processing |
| Desirable | M.E., M.Tech. or PhD in CS, IT, Electronics or Electrical Engineering. Data analysis, machine learning and Remote Sensing |
| Pay | ₹32,000 to ₹37,000 per month, consolidated, by qualification and work experience |
| Tenure | Valid till 31 March 2027 |
| Age limit | 35 years as on 30 October 2026 |
| Age relaxation | SC, ST, OBC, women, differently abled and extraordinary candidates |
| Walk-in | 30 October 2026 (Friday), 11:30 AM |
| Venue | Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) Unit Seminar Room, 8th Floor, S. N. Bose Bhavan |
This ISI Kolkata recruitment post pays no other allowance.
Project Linked Research Assistant, Population Studies Unit
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice | No. PU/507/ADV/892, dated 12 October 2026 |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Required qualification | MA or M.Sc. in Population Studies, Public Health, Anthropology, Health Management, Development Studies, Developmental Economics, Psychology, Applied Psychology or related disciplines |
| Desirable | PhD in the same or related fields. Fieldwork or qualitative interview experience. Quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. Willingness to travel for fieldwork |
| Language | Proficiency in English and Bengali (desirable) |
| Pay | ₹26,000 per month, consolidated, by qualification |
| Tenure | Three months from joining |
| Age limit | 35 years, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and female candidates |
| Interview | 3 November 2026 (Tuesday), 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Population Studies Unit, 5th floor, R.A Fisher Bhavan, ISI, 203 B.T. Road, Kolkata |
| Application | Google form closed 28 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
The ISI Kolkata recruitment term of three months may be extended, depending on funds and the candidate’s performance. It may also relax the age limit for outstanding candidates with relevant experience.
Project-Linked Person (Junior Research Assistant), Linguistic Research Unit
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice | No. PU/507/ADV/919, dated 27 October 2026 |
| Vacancies | 5 |
| Project | Vidyaapati: Bidirectional Machine Translation Involving Bengali, Konkani, Maithili, Marathi, and Hindi, funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
| Required qualification | First Class in MA in Computational Linguistics, Corpus Linguistics or Applied Linguistics |
| Required experience | NLP-related research and development work |
| Required knowledge | Hindi-to-Bengali translation, text processing and text annotation. Bengali and Hindi grammar, lexicon, syntax, semantics and discourse |
| Desirable | Translation software and NLP toolkit use. Evaluation of Hindi-Bengali parallel translation corpora. Project report writing and presentation |
| Pay | ₹40,000 per month, consolidated, with no other allowances |
| Tenure | Up to 31 March 2027 from joining |
| Age limit | 35 years as on 31 December 2026 |
| Age relaxation | SC, ST, OBC, differently abled candidates, outstanding candidates and those with relevant experience |
| Last date | 1 November 2026 |
Every ISI Kolkata recruitment post in this article is temporary. Selected candidates have no claim to permanent employment with the Institute or the Government of India. Three notices add that the Institute does not offer residential facilities for contractual staff.
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Selection process
Selection under ISI Kolkata recruitment differs by division. The table shows the stages in the notices.
| Post | Selection |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA-I) | Project-linked Research Assistant |
| Project Associate-I (both posts) | Written test in the subject area, if needed, then interview |
| Project-linked person (GLOF) | Walk-in interview. Written test in the subject area, if needed |
| Project Linked Research Assistant | Shortlisting and selection through an interview |
| Junior Research Assistant | Offline interview for shortlisted candidates |
The Institute informs shortlisted candidates by email. At joining, selected candidates must show all documents in original and a medical certificate of fitness from the Medical Officer of the Institute. If a candidate fails to do so, the Institute offers the post to the next candidate in the merit list. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee selection, and the Institute may decline to appoint anyone. No TA or DA is paid for the interview or for joining.
How to apply for ISI Kolkata recruitment 2026
Apply by email for the Research Associate post
- Merge the cover letter and curriculum vitae into one PDF. Address it to the Head, Statistical Quality Control and Operations Research Division.
- Include name in block letters, permanent and present address, email, phone number, parent’s or spouse’s name, and date of birth.
- Add academic qualifications with percentage of marks from 10th class, experience, Aadhaar, Voter or PAN card details, and SC, ST, OBC or differently abled status.
- Add a research statement, a teaching statement and two recommendations, including one from the PhD supervisor.
- Attach self-attested soft copies of all documents and testimonials.
- Email the application to headsqc@isical.ac.in by 9 November 2026.
Apply by email for the Junior Research Assistant posts
- Write a cover letter with the project name, addressed to the Professor-In-Charge, Social Sciences Division.
- Attach a signed resume in English with name in block letters, passport-size photograph, addresses, email, mobile number, parent’s or spouse’s name and date of birth.
- Add academic qualifications with percentage of marks from 10th class, experience, Aadhaar card number and category status.
- Attach self-attested scanned copies of all documents and testimonials.
- Email niladri@isical.ac.in or niladrisdash@gmail.com by 1 November 2026.
Apply online for the Project Associate-I posts
- Open the notice on isical.ac.in/jobs and use the link named Application for Project Associate-I.
- Fill in the application form.
- Upload proof of date of birth, and Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates and marksheets.
- Upload the caste certificate, one identity proof issued by the Government of India or the Government of West Bengal, and the disability certificate if required.
- Upload the experience certificate and a recent passport-size photograph.
- Submit the form by 1 November 2026 for the machine learning post and by 20 November 2026 for the life sciences post.
Walk-in for the GLOF project post
- Reach the CVPR Unit Seminar Room, 8th Floor, S. N. Bose Bhavan, for the 30 October 2026 interview at 11:30 AM.
- Submit a covering letter addressed to the Professor-in-Charge, Computer and Communication Sciences Division.
- Attach a signed current CV in English with name in block letters, date of birth, addresses, email, phone, alternative contact number and parent’s or spouse’s name.
- Add academic qualifications with percentage of marks from 10th standard, project-related experience, programming languages known, Aadhaar number and category status.
- Carry self-attested copies of all documents and testimonials.
Project-Linked Research Assistant interview
The Google form for this post closed on 28 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates attend the interview on 3 November 2026 at the Population Studies Unit. The application needed a signed resume in one PDF with academic details, publications, experience certificates, two recommendation letters, a photo identity proof and a category certificate.
Candidates should apply to ISI Kolkata recruitment only through the channels in the notices. None of the six notices asks for a fee, so candidates should never pay anyone for these posts.
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Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| ISI job notices | View ISI job notices on dean.isical.ac.in |
| ISI website jobs section | Open ISI jobs page on isical.ac.in |
| More jobs | Latest jobs across India |
Should you apply?
These posts under ISI Kolkata recruitment suit candidates who want research work at a national institute and can accept a fixed term. Every post is temporary, and the Institute states that no post gives a right to permanent employment.
The Research Associate post needs a PhD, which narrows the field. The Junior Research Assistant posts need a first-class MA and NLP experience. The Project Associate-I posts take a wider group of graduates, so applications are likely to be heavier there.
The main trade-off is the term. Most posts run only until 31 March 2027 at first, and the Research Assistant posts run for three months. Candidates should weigh the pay against Kolkata’s living costs. Candidates can also follow more government job updates for permanent openings.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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FAQs
What is the last date to apply for ISI Kolkata recruitment 2026?
The last date depends on the post. It is 1 November 2026 for the Project Associate-I (Machine Learning) and Junior Research Assistant posts, 9 November 2026 for the Research Associate and 20 November 2026 for the Project Associate-I (Life Sciences).
What is the salary of a Research Associate at ISI Kolkata?
In ISI Kolkata recruitment 2026, the Research Associate (RA-I) in the Statistical Quality Control and Operations Research Division gets ₹58,000 per month plus House Rent Allowance as per Institute rules. The initial tenure runs up to 31 March 2027.
Where is the walk-in interview for the GLOF project post?
The ISI Kolkata recruitment walk-in interview is on 30 October 2026 at 11:30 AM in the Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Unit Seminar Room, 8th Floor, S. N. Bose Bhavan. Candidates must also submit a covering letter and signed CV.
Does a project job at ISI help a research career?
A project post under ISI Kolkata recruitment gives research experience at a national institute. It does not promise a later job, since each post is temporary and ends when the project or its funding ends.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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Sandeep Khati
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B.Tech in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (2010). Former Systems Engineer at TCS and in digital publishing since 2011. He started India Job Alerts in April 2025 to publish verified government and PSU job notifications for West Bengal, Sikkim and the rest of India. Every post is checked against the official notification before it goes live. Also writes about the Darjeeling hills at SearchDarjeeling.