Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad (IIT (ISM) Dhanbad) has released advertisement number ANRF/ECRG/2025/001672/ENS / SRDP 1332 G, announcing 1 vacancy for the Junior Research Fellow post on a project-based engagement for a three-year tenure. Candidates holding a B.E./B.Tech with NET/GATE qualification or M.E./M.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant disciplines can apply. The notified pay is Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA. Applicants must send their CV along with self-attested marksheets and degree certificates as a single PDF to the PI by email, writing ‘Application for JRF position in project No. SRDP 1332 G’ in the subject of the email, on or before 20 October 2026. The selection process consists of shortlisting based on merit and project requirements followed by an interview.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Important Dates
Event
Date
Date of Notification
01/10/2026
Application Last Date
20/10/2026
Interview Date
To be notified to shortlisted candidates
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Vacancy Details
There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the Junior Research Fellow post under the project titled “Optimizing Dissimilar WAAM Ti6Al4V-Ti6Al2Sn4Zr2Mo0.1Si for Aerospace Structural performance”.
Post Name
Vacancies
ANRF – JRF
1 (One)
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Eligibility Criteria
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Qualification
Post
Qualification Required
Junior Research Fellow
B.E./B.Tech (with NET/GATE qualification) or M.E./M.Tech (with GATE qualification) in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant disciplines. Candidates with prior research experience and knowledge related to additive manufacturing, microscopy, mechanical testing etc. will be preferred.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 35 Years. Age relaxation is applicable as per project rules if any.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Salary
Post
Pay Level / Pay
Junior Research Fellow
INR 37,000/- per month + HRA
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Selection Process
The selection process comprises shortlisting based on merit and project requirements, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply for IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow
Prepare your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Compile your self-attested marksheets and degree certificates into a single PDF file.
Compose an email addressed to the Principal Investigator ([email protected]).
Set the subject of the email exactly as: “Application for JRF position in project No. SRDP 1332 G”.
Attach the single PDF containing your CV, marksheets, and degree certificates to the email.
Send the email on or before 20/10/2026.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Important Instructions
Mere possession of minimum qualification does not guarantee an invitation to the interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date of the interview.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their merit and as per the requirement of the project.
All candidates must make their own arrangements for their stay at Dhanbad.
No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview.
The selected candidate may be allowed to enroll in the PhD program if the required criteria for PhD admission at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is fulfilled.
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