Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Office of Dean Research & Development, is inviting applications for 1 Research Assistant position under the Wadhwani Innovation Foundation sponsored project on "AI-enabled Mine Inspection for Health and Safety and Data Analyses for Development of Risk Indices (AIMSURE)".
IIT ISM Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad |
| Department | Mining Engineering |
| Post Name | Research Assistant |
| Number of Posts | 1 |
| Project Title | AI-enabled Mine Inspection for Health and Safety and Data Analyses for Development of Risk Indices (AIMSURE) |
| Project Number | IIT (ISM) SRDP 1256 I |
| Sanction No & Date | DAR/27/2025-26, 01/01/2026 |
| Official Website | iitism.ac.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Fellowship | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant | 1 | Rs. 10,000/- per month | 1 year (co-terminus with project) |
Project Details
Project Title
AI-enabled Mine Inspection for Health and Safety and Data Analyses for Development of Risk Indices (AIMSURE)
Project Overview
This Wadhwani Innovation Foundation sponsored project focuses on developing AI-enabled solutions for mine inspection, health and safety monitoring, and risk assessment. The project involves data collection, analysis, and development of software modules for slope stability and air quality assessment.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Siddhartha Agarwal
Assistant Professor, Department of Mining Engineering
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Phone: 9335536412 (Mobile)
Email: [email protected]
Project Duration
1 year (extendable subject to project extension and satisfactory performance)
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
- Educational Qualification: B.Tech degree in any Engineering discipline from recognized institution
- Mining Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Data Science
- AI/ML Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Earth Sciences
- Or related engineering discipline
- Technical Skills: Highly proficient in:
- Programming languages (Python, C++, etc.)
- Machine Learning algorithms and applications
- Data analysis and visualization
- Academic Performance: Minimum 70% marks or equivalent CGPA throughout academics
Desirable Qualifications
- Graduates in Engineering and Sciences with demonstrated work in:
- GitHub repositories
- Kaggle competitions/projects
- Any other relevant portfolio
- Demo/proof of previous work or projects
- Publications in relevant areas
- Prior research/internship experience in AI/ML
- Experience with data collection and field work
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Maximum 25 years |
| SC/ST | Age relaxation as per GOI rules |
| With Research/Work Experience | Additional 2 years relaxation |
Age Calculation Date: As on the date of interview
Fellowship and Benefits
| Monthly Fellowship | Rs. 10,000/- (Consolidated) |
| Type of Appointment | Purely Temporary |
| Initial Duration | 1 year |
| Extension | Subject to project extension and satisfactory performance |
| Joining Period | Within 2 weeks from date of communication of result |
Job Profile and Key Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Field Work: Conduct field investigations and site surveys for mine inspection
- Data Collection: Collect health and safety data from mining sites
- Data Analysis: Analyze collected data using statistical and ML methods
- Graph/Visualization: Create graphs and visualizations of analyzed data
- Software Development: Design and develop software modules for:
- Slope stability analysis
- Air quality assessment/monitoring
- AI Implementation: Implement AI-enabled solutions for mine inspection
- Risk Indices Development: Contribute to development of risk assessment indices
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 28.01.2026 |
| Last Date & Time for Application Submission | 09.02.2026 (Monday) at 5:00 PM (IST) |
| Interview Date | To be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email |
| Joining Period | Within 2 weeks from date of result communication |
Application Instructions
How to Apply
- Prepare a completed application on plain paper containing:
- Full biodata with personal details
- Passport-size photograph (paste on application form)
- Project number: IIT (ISM) SRDP 1256 I
- Project name: AIMSURE
- Position: Research Assistant
- Attach self-attested copies of supporting documents:
- Age proof (Birth certificate or Class 10 certificate)
- B.Tech degree certificate and mark sheets
- Work experience certificates (if any)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Identity proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport)
- Include links/demos of previous work:
- GitHub repository links
- Kaggle profile/competition links
- Demo video or document of projects
- Publications or certificates
- Convert completed application to soft copy (PDF or image)
- Send soft copies to: [email protected]
- Subject line: "Application for Research Assistant - AIMSURE Project"
- Submit before 09.02.2026 at 5:00 PM (IST)
Required Documents
- Completed application form (plain paper with biodata)
- Passport-size photograph (self-attested)
- B.Tech degree certificate (self-attested copy)
- Mark sheets of all semesters (self-attested copies)
- Date of birth proof (Birth certificate/Class 10 certificate) (self-attested)
- Work/research experience certificate (if applicable) (self-attested)
- Caste certificate (if claiming reservation) (self-attested)
- Identity proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport/Driving License) (copy)
- GitHub/Kaggle profile links or portfolio
- Demo or proof of previous projects/work
- Publications or certificates of achievements (if any)
Selection Process
- Application Screening: Verification of eligibility and documents
- Merit-Based Shortlisting: Candidates selected based on:
- Academic performance (70% cutoff)
- Technical skills and programming proficiency
- Quality of previous work/projects
- Relevance to project requirements
- Interview: Personal interview with selected candidates
- Date and time communicated via email
- In-person appearance mandatory
- Bring all original documents and one set of xerox copies
- Final Selection: Based on interview performance and merit
Important Terms and Conditions
Eligibility and Application
- Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply
- Soft copy applications must be sent via email
- All documents must be self-attested
- Passport-size photo must be pasted on application form
- Include all relevant portfolio links and work demos
Interview and Selection
- Shortlisted candidates will be communicated via email
- Interview is mandatory and must be attended in person
- Bring original degree certificates and one set of xerox copies
- Carry date of birth proof and relevant documents
- No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending interview
Appointment and Nature of Job
- Purely temporary position co-terminus with project (1 year)
- Extension possible subject to project extension and satisfactory performance
- Fellowship does NOT imply any employment guarantee by sponsor or IIT(ISM)
- Selected candidate must join within 2 weeks from date of result communication
- Failure to join within stipulated period may result in cancellation of offer
Important Information
- This is a project-based temporary position, not a regular job
- Fellowship is based on satisfactory performance review
- Age limit is as on the date of interview
- Minimum 70% academic performance is mandatory
- Programming and ML proficiency is essential, not desirable
- Original documents mandatory at time of interview
- Selection is purely merit-based
- No TA/DA reimbursement for interview
- Decision of selection committee is final and binding
- Institute reserves right to cancel or modify recruitment
Contact Information
Principal Investigator
Dr. Siddhartha Agarwal
Assistant Professor
Department of Mining Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines)
Dhanbad - 826004, Jharkhand
Phone: 9335536412
Email: [email protected]
Office of Dean, Research & Development
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines)
Dhanbad - 826004, Jharkhand
Website: iitism.ac.in
Important Links
| Official Website | Click here |
| Recruitment Notification | Click here |