IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

One Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post is open at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science. The post is in a project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) scheme, Government of India. The appointment is initially for one year, and the fellowship is ₹37,000 per month + HRA. Candidates need an M.Tech./M.E./M.S. with GATE qualified once, a B.Tech./B.E. with a valid GATE score, or an M.Sc. with a valid GATE score or an equivalent fellowship, in the disciplines listed in the notice. Applications go by email to [email protected], and the deadline is 10 November 2026.

IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

The Indian Institute of Technology Indore is a government technical institute at Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore 453552, Madhya Pradesh. The JRF post is in an ANRF-PMECRG research project led by Principal Investigator Dr. Vivek Verma of the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science. The project aims to unravel thermomigration behavior in high-entropy solder alloy systems through computational thermodynamics, diffusion modeling and experimental characterization, enabling predictive design of thermally stable advanced materials for next-generation electronics.

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualifications

A candidate must meet one of these three options:

• M.Tech./ M.E./ M.S. or equivalent degree in Metallurgical Engineering/ Materials Science and Engineering/ Metallurgical and Materials Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Manufacturing/ Production Engineering. Candidates with MTech/ME/MS degrees in these disciplines should have previously qualified GATE once.
• OR B.Tech./ B.E. or equivalent degree in Metallurgical Engineering/ Materials Science and Engineering/ Metallurgical and Materials Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Manufacturing/ Production Engineering/ Engineering Physics, with a valid GATE score.
• OR M.Sc. in Materials Science, Physics, Nanoscience and Technology, with a valid GATE score OR Equivalent Fellowship.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong foundation in physical metallurgy, thermodynamics and mechanical behavior.
• Understanding of phase transformations, diffusion phenomena, microstructure–property relationships and strengthening mechanisms in metallic systems.
• Experience in materials characterization techniques and/or mechanical property evaluation.
• Proficiency in scientific computing tools, Thermo-Calc and DICTRA.

Age Limit

The age limit for the JRF post is a maximum of 28 years. The notice does not mention a date on which age is counted.

Preference for PhD Aspirants

The notice says strong preference will be given to candidates who are interested in pursuing a PhD at IIT Indore. Candidates with clear research motivation and long-term commitment to doctoral studies will be prioritized.

See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility for the post.

Pay and Tenure

• Fellowship: ₹37,000 per month + HRA.
• Accommodation: An institute hostel may be provided, subject to availability. Otherwise, HRA will be applicable.
• Duration: Initially for one year. It is extendable based on performance and project tenure.
• Nature of appointment: The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

How to Apply for IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

1. Combine all the required qualification documents into a single PDF file.
2. Email the PDF to [email protected].
3. Use this exact subject line: Application for the position of JRF (ANRF-PMECRG project).
4. Send the email by 10 November 2026.

Documents named in the notice

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Purpose
• Self-attested copies of educational certificates
• GATE scorecard
• List of publications (if any)
• Any other relevant documents

The office phone number on the IIT Indore letterhead is +91 731 2438733, and the fax number is +91 731 2438 721.

Selection and Interview

• Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and project requirements. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not by itself guarantee an interview call.
• Interview call: Shortlisted candidates will be told about the interview by email.
• Interview mode: The interview will be held online. The meeting link will be shared only with shortlisted candidates.

The notice does not mention an interview date.

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