National Institute of Technology Srinagar has invited applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a BRNS-DAE funded research project titled Compositional engineering of AREXO4 (A= Li, K, Cs; RE=Gd, Y, Lu; X=Si or Ge) type of phosphor compounds for X-ray imaging technologies via their storage/scintillation characteristics. The position is based in the Department of Physics, NIT Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
As mentioned in the official advertisement, there is one vacancy available for the JRF position. The fellowship amount will be Rs. 37,000 per month for the first and second years and Rs. 42,000 per month for the third year, along with HRA subject to BRNS approval. The total duration of the project is three years, and the selected candidate will be eligible to register for a Ph.D. at NIT Srinagar as per institute rules.
The upper age limit for applicants is 28 years as of the last date of application submission, with relaxation of up to five years for SC, ST, OBC, women, and PwD candidates. The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Important Dates:
The registration process for the Junior Research Fellow position will remain open for 15 days from the date of the advertisement.
Notification Date: October 10, 2025
Last Date to Apply: Within 15 days from the date of issue of this advertisement
Interview Date: To be notified via email to shortlisted candidates
Vacancy Details:
This drive aims to fill one Junior Research Fellow position in the Department of Physics, NIT Srinagar.
Post Name: Junior Research Fellow
No. of Posts: 01
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates applying must hold an M.Sc. in Physics with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA. They must also have cleared one of the national-level eligibility tests such as CSIR-UGC NET, LS, or GATE. The maximum age limit is 28 years, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories and women candidates. Candidates with strong academic backgrounds and an interest in research related to material science and X-ray imaging will be preferred.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications in the prescribed format along with scanned copies of all certificates and supporting documents. Applications must be emailed to the Principal Investigator at vijaykumar@nitsri.ac.in within 15 days from the date of the advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview, and no TA/DA will be provided for attending.
There is no application fee required for this position. The selection will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and performance in the personal interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date and venue of the interview via email.
Candidates who wish to apply for the JRF position should download the official notification for detailed information about qualifications, age criteria, and application instructions.
Official Notification PDF