Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Junior Research Fellow Post at IIT Jammu, Monthly Salary 43,660

Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for the Junior Research Fellow post in a power plant project at IIT Jammu. The deadline for submission is 15 May 2025.

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu has issued an official advertisement for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). The post is part of a government-funded research project focusing on additive manufacturing techniques for power plant applications.

As per the official notification of IIT Jammu, the maximum age limit for the JRF position is 32 years, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of ₹43,660 including HRA. The position is initially for one year and may extend up to 24 months based on performance.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the IIT Jammu recruitment portal by 15.05.2025. The application must include scanned copies of certificates, a detailed resume, and other required documents. More information including eligibility and important instructions are provided below —

Important Dates:
The registration process for IIT Jammu JRF recruitment will begin from 02.05.2025. The last date for submitting the application form is 15.05.2025.

Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill the vacancy of:
Post Name: Junior Research Fellow
No. of Posts: 1

Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.

Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have an M.E./M.Tech./MS(R) in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Materials Engineering with at least 65% marks. A relaxation of 5% applies to SC/ST/PH candidates. Alternatively, B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering with 65% marks and a valid GATE/NET score is also acceptable.

Age Limit: The upper age limit is 32 years, with a relaxation of up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women and Physically Handicapped candidates.

Other Requirements: Desirable knowledge includes experience in additive manufacturing, materials characterization, and process parameter optimisation.

How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the IIT Jammu official portal before 15.05.2025.

Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of merit and project requirement. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and called for an interview, which may be conducted online or offline. No TA/DA will be provided.

Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of IIT Jammu contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF

Nowsheen Gulzar
Nowsheen Gulzar
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