Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu, Department of Physics has released an official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). The recruitment is for an R&D project titled “Quantifying Information Flow in Gene Expression through Transcriptional and Translational Noise, RP-100356” sanctioned by ANRF, Government of India.
There is one vacancy available for the Junior Research Fellow post. The appointment will be purely temporary for an initial period of one year and may be extended based on satisfactory performance. Interested candidates who meet the required qualification and age criteria can apply online through the institute portal before 21 April 2026.
Overview of IIT Jammu JRF Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu |
| Advt No. | IITJ/RC/2026-27/A-1 |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| No. of Posts | 01 |
| Category | Institute Job |
| Type | Contractual / Project Based |
| Job Location | IIT Jammu, Jagti, Nagrota, Jammu |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting and Interview |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about eligibility criteria, salary details, important dates and application process.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Notification Date | 07 April 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 21 April 2026 |
| Interview Date | Will be informed through email to shortlisted candidates |
Vacancy Details of IIT Jammu JRF Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria of IIT Jammu JRF Vacancies
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates should have M.Sc. in Physics or Chemistry OR M.Tech in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology OR MSc/M.Tech in any other relevant discipline.
- Candidates should have a consistently good academic record.
Age Limit:
- Maximum age limit is 28 years.
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India norms.
- Relaxation includes 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and 5 years for women candidates as applicable.
Salary Details
| Qualification Status | Salary |
| NET/GATE or other national-level qualified candidates | Rs. 37,000 per month + applicable HRA |
| Non-NET/GATE candidates | Rs. 25,000 per month + applicable HRA |
Project Duration
- The Junior Research Fellow will be appointed initially for one year.
- The duration may be extended based on satisfactory performance.
- The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project duration.
Application Process
- Candidates must fill the application form through the online portal.
- Upload scanned copies of certificates and supporting documents.
- Apply through the Contract/Project Staff/JRF/SRF tab on the application portal.
- Submit the application before 21 April 2026.
IIT Jammu Official Notification & Apply Details
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