Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), Research and Development Section has released advertisement number 2627R-0428-MECH1319TAKR, notifying 2 project-based vacancies for the JRF (GATE) post. The appointment duration is 4 months, and applicants must hold a B.Tech in Mechanical Engg. along with qualification in CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies. Eligible candidates can apply online through the Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati, with the last date of application on 11 October 2026. The notified pay for the post is 44400, and candidates are required to appear for an Online Interview scheduled on 12 October 2026 at 3:00 PM.
There are a total of 2 vacancies available for the JRF (GATE) post under the project titled “Computational Study of Lunar Regolith Erosion by Lander Engine Exhaust using 3D MPI-parallelized NS-DSMC framework” in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Sl. No.
Designation
Number of Vacancies
1
JRF (GATE)
2
IIT Guwahati JRF (GATE) Eligibility Criteria
IIT Guwahati JRF (GATE) Qualification
Post
Qualification Required
JRF (GATE)
B.Tech in Mechanical Engg. Candidate must qualify any one of the following: 1. Scholars selected through National Eligibility Test – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE. 2. The selection process through National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOs, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IISc, IISCR etc. (The candidates should have expertise in running direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) codes and have sufficient knowledge in rarefied gas dynamics.)
IIT Guwahati JRF (GATE) Salary
Post
Pay Level / Pay
JRF (GATE)
Pay Recommended: Rs. 37,000 | HRA: Rs. 7,400 | Medical: Rs. 0 | Total Amount: Rs. 44,400 per month
IIT Guwahati JRF (GATE) Selection Process
The selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the online interview.
How to Apply for IIT Guwahati JRF (GATE)
Visit the Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati.
Carefully follow the instructions and guidelines provided on the portal.
Search for the project title “Computational Study of Lunar Regolith Erosion by Lander Engine Exhaust using 3D MPI-parallelized NS-DSMC framework” or advertisement number 2627R-0428-MECH1319TAKR to access the relevant position.
Submit the online application before 5:00 PM on 11 October 2026.
Keep a copy of the application for future reference.
IIT Guwahati JRF (GATE) Important Instructions
No campus accommodation will be available for the selected candidates.
No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for appearing in the test and interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via E-mail on 11 October 2026 (Sunday).
Candidates are required to appear for the online interview on 12 October 2026 at 3:00 PM.
For technical assistance related to the online application process, candidates may email to [email protected].
For any clarification, contact Principal Investigator Tapan Krishnakumar Mankodi at [email protected].
