The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, an institute of national importance in Howrah, West Bengal, has announced recruitment for a Junior Research Fellow position in its Department of Physics. There is one vacancy in total. The fellow will work on a DAE-BNRS sponsored research project titled Adiabatic Quantum Control for Quantum Advantage, offering a project-based research role in quantum physics.
IIEST Shibpur JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026PH 1963
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
13 Oct
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Applications closed on 13 Oct 2026
- Notification29 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed13 Oct
About IIEST Shibpur JRF Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
- Advertisement No.
- PH 1963
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow
- Job Location
- Howrah, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 32 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Qualified GATE/NET
- Pay Scale
- Year 1-2: Rs. 37,000 per month; Year 3: Rs. 42,000 per month
- Tenure
- Initially for one year, extendable based on satisfactory performance up to March, 2029
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow
M.Sc. in Physics, or allied discipline from a recognized University/Institute with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale. For SC/ST/Person with Disability (PwD) category, a minimum 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on 10-point scale. The candidate must have qualified GATE/NET.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | M.Sc. in Physics, or allied discipline from a recognized University/Institute with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale. For SC/ST/Person with Disability (PwD) category, a minimum 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on 10-point scale. The candidate must have qualified GATE/NET. |
Age Limit
Maximum 32 years
Age Relaxation
Up to 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates; up to 5 years for SC/ST, women and Person with Disability (PwD) candidates
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on the applications received.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview at the Department of Physics, IIEST Shibpur; the date and time are notified via email or mobile.
Salary Structure
Year 1-2: Rs. 37,000 per month; Year 3: Rs. 42,000 per month
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a single PDF file containing your cover letter, current CV, marksheets and certificates.
- 2Self-attest all the documents.
- 3Write 'APPLICATION FOR JRF-2026' in the subject line of the email.
- 4Include a valid email ID and mobile number in the application for communication.
- 5Email the single PDF to [email protected] within 2 weeks of publication of the advertisement.
Reporting Venue
Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, Howrah-711 103
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Cover letter
•Current CV
•Marksheets
•Certificates
Important Details
- The post is under the DAE-BNRS sponsored project 'Adiabatic Quantum Control for Quantum Advantage' in the Department of Physics, University Project Code DRC/DAE-BNRS/PHY/DS/011/26-27.
- Applications must be sent as a single PDF by email with the subject line 'APPLICATION FOR JRF-2026'.
- Candidates may be shortlisted before the interview, and physical documents are verified at the time of interview.
- The selection will be cancelled if any discrepancies are found in the documents during physical verification.
Desirable Qualification
Prior knowledge of quantum information and computation or cold-atomic systems will be a plus but not required.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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