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A Special Call Research Grants Women Scientists Aspire

Official gazetted recruitment notification for A Special Call Research Grants Women Scientists Aspire administered by IITDH Authority (Himachal Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITDH Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Himachal Pradesh

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Of Research Positions Icssr Funded	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-08-13
Engineer Recruitment Be B Tech in Cse Ece Project	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2022-02-15
The Post of Junior Research Fellow	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2022-06-10
A Moes Funded Research Project Entitled	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2025-09-11

Active Procurement Tenders by IITDH

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Due Date of the TENDER Has Been Extended to	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Due Date of the TENDER Has Been Extended Upto	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Due to Administrative Reasons NIT 94827 Is Cancelled Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 15 of 02 2023 24 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for A Special Call Research Grants Women Scientists Aspire?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IITDH Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain iitdh.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official IIT Dharwad recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration by providing a valid email address and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including PhD/Master's degree certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, proof of age, and category certificates in the prescribed PDF format.

Submit a comprehensive research proposal under the Aspire grant guidelines, detailing the executive summary, methodology, budget requirements, and expected socio-economic or scientific deliverables.

Fill in the academic and publication details, including indexing information of past papers, and provide contact details of three professional referees for independent evaluation.

Submit the application online; all women candidates are fully exempted from paying the application fee, and download the generated confirmation page for future reference.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for A Special Call Research Grants Women Scientists Aspire is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Preliminary Screening and Proposal Evaluation	Qualifying / Portfolio Review	Novelty of the research proposal, feasibility of the methodology, alignment with IIT Dharwad thrust areas, academic pedigree, and past publication record in high-impact journals.
Stage 2: Technical Seminar and Presentation	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Detailed presentation of the proposed research, defense of scientific methodology, resource optimization, milestone charting, and demonstration of domain-specific expertise before the specialist committee.
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Evaluation of leadership potential, capability to mentor junior scholars, integration with institutional academic programs, and strategic vision for the research group.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Fitness	Qualifying	Verification of original academic transcripts, experience certificates, identity proofs, and a standard medical fitness examination conducted by an authorized medical officer.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment under the Special Call Research Grants for Women Scientists (Aspire) at IIT Dharwad aligns with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 10 (or equivalent consolidated scientific officer scale). The entry basic pay is Rs. 56,100. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) recently revised to 53% (Rs. 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y city (Dharwad) calculated at 20% (Rs. 11,220), the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908) brings the total TA to Rs. 5,508. The Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 1,02,561. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 92,500, supplemented by institutional research contingency grants.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, this special recruitment call implements robust statutory relaxations. Age relaxation of 5 years is granted to SC/ST candidates, 3 years to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) is strictly applied. Furthermore, in line with the government's mandate to promote women in STEM, all women applicants are completely exempted from paying the application fee, ensuring maximum participation and equal opportunity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — A Special Call Research Grants Wome

What is the upper age limit for the Aspire Research Grant?

The upper age limit is 45 years as on the closing date of the application, with standard DoPT relaxations applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.

Is there a service bond associated with this research grant?

No, there is no service bond, but selected candidates must commit to the project's execution for the sanctioned duration, typically three years.

What is the probation or evaluation period for the selected scientists?

The position is initially offered on a contract for one year, extendable annually based on satisfactory progress reports and milestone achievements.

How is the research grant budget allocated and managed?

The grant includes a recurring fellowship and contingency funds, which are managed through the Research and Development (R&D) section of IIT Dharwad.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected women scientists will be posted at the permanent campus of IIT Dharwad, Karnataka, with access to its state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.

What is the selection criteria if two candidates secure equal marks?

In the event of a tie, preference is given to the candidate with a higher number of first-authored publications in SCI-indexed journals or senior academic age.