IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate I Posts

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has one position open for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I on a project sponsored by ESSAR Oil and Gas Ltd. The work focuses on a producing Coal Bed Methane reservoir in the Raniganj East Block. The upper age limit is 28 years, and applications go to the Principal Investigator by speed post and email.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF and Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) is located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. This position comes under the institute’s Office of Dean, Research & Development and the Department of Petroleum Engineering. The project is sponsored by ESSAR Oil and Gas Ltd, and Prof. Archana, Assistant Professor, is the Principal Investigator.

Project Details and Duties

The project is titled “The Study of the Impact of Injection Fluids on the Performance of a Producing Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Reservoir in the Raniganj East Block”. It has two objectives:

• Characterization of CBM reservoir rocks and fluid
• Screening and evaluation of injection chemicals for enhancing recovery

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF and Project Associate-I Vacancy Details 2026

The Rs. 37,000/- JRF fellowship is for scholars selected through either of these routes:

• National Eligibility Tests: CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE
• A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions

The Rs. 30,000/- Project Associate-I fellowship is for others who do not fall under these routes.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF and Project Associate-I Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 28 years at the time of appointment.

Essential Qualification

Candidates need a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR a Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course, selected through a process described in any one of the following:

• Scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests: CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
• The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MOE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc.

Desirable Qualification

Experience/Knowledge in the relevant fields.

Age Relaxation

Relaxation in the upper age limit will be given to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy layer)/Female candidates as per GOI rules.

Check the official notification (PDF) for the discipline-specific eligibility of this post.

Important Dates

Selection Process

Eligible and selected candidates will be called for an interview, which will be in Hybrid Mode.

Service Conditions

The tenure of the project is 13 months or the end of the project.

How to Apply for IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF and Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026

1. Prepare a hard copy of your application with attested copies of all degree and experience certificates.
2. Send the hard copy by speed post to the Principal Investigator: Prof. Archana, Assistant Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad-826 004, Jharkhand.
3. Also send your application through email to [email protected].
4. Mention the project number, SRDP14041, on the subject of the application.

For queries, the notice lists the Principal Investigator’s mobile number as 9471191527.

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