IIT Hyderabad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Leading to Ph.D. Notification 2026 has been released on the official website https://www.iith.ac.in/. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced through the IIT Hyderabad Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Leading to Ph.D. Recruitment 2026 for eligible candidates with an M.Tech in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science and Engineering, Nanoscience and Technology, or Energy Science and Technology, or an M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science with a valid GATE/CSIR score.

Candidates meeting the prescribed educational qualification and eligibility criteria can apply online for the IIT Hyderabad Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Leading to Ph.D. Recruitment 2026 until 24 August 2026. The selection process will be conducted through an interview on a contractual basis.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

IIT Hyderabad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Overview

IIT Hyderabad Junior Research Fellow Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates who are interested in applying for the IIT Hyderabad Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.

Download IIT Hyderabad Junior Research Fellow Job 2026 Notification PDF

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• M. Tech. in Materials Engineering / Metallurgy / Materials Science and Engineering / Nanoscience and Technology / Energy Science and Technology (OR) M. Sc., (Chemistry / Physics / Materials Science with valid GATE / CSIR score) and relevant area.
• Desirable: Background in CALPHAD and/or Materials Characterization.
• Willingness to register for PhD.

Salary / Stipend

• JRF: Rs. 37,000/- p.m. (1st and 2nd years)
• SRF: Rs. 42,000/- (3rd year) With 30% of HRA

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Interview

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the IIT Hyderabad Junior Research Fellow (JRF) leading to Ph.D. Recruitment 2026.

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 24-08-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of IIT Hyderabad to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

IIT Hyderabad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Important Links