Indian Institute of Technology Indore, a leading technical institute in Madhya Pradesh, has announced recruitment for one Junior Research Fellow post under a DRDE-DRDO funded project. The role falls in the Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science department and involves research on MXene-based degradation of life-threatening chemicals and toxic industrial gases. The selected candidate may also get the opportunity to register for the PhD programme at the institute as per its norms.
IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026IITI/RSD/PRJ/2026-27/001
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
30 Oct
12 days left
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Last date 30 Oct 2026 · 12 days left
- Notification28 Sept
- Applications Opentill 30 Oct
About IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Indore
- Advertisement No.
- IITI/RSD/PRJ/2026-27/001
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Job Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 37,000 per month + 16% HRA (as per Institute/Govt. rules)
- Tenure
- 30 months, co-terminus with the project
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics/Materials Science/Nanoscience OR M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering/Nanotechnology or equivalent discipline (with 1st division as defined by the awarding Institute/University). A candidate who has qualified GATE or NET-LS or NET-PhD will be preferred.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics/Materials Science/Nanoscience OR M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering/Nanotechnology or equivalent discipline (with 1st division as defined by the awarding Institute/University). A candidate who has qualified GATE or NET-LS or NET-PhD will be preferred. |
Age Limit
Maximum 28 years
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on their CV and qualifications.
- 2Online Interview
Only shortlisted candidates are notified by email and called for an online interview; no TA/DA is paid for appearing in the interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 37,000 per month + 16% HRA (as per Institute/Govt. rules)
How to Apply
- 1Submit a detailed softcopy of your CV with all relevant essential qualification degree certificates, marks sheets, GATE/NET-LS/NET-PhD qualifying certificates and date of birth proof certificate in PDF format through the online form
- 2Alternatively, email the same documents to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for JRF under DRDE-DRDO funded project"
- 3Ensure the application reaches IIT Indore on or before 30 October 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Detailed CV
•Essential qualification degree certificates
•Marks sheets
•GATE/NET-LS/NET-PhD qualifying certificates
•Date of birth proof certificate
Important Details
- The appointment is for 30 months and is co-terminus with the project, or ends if the candidate does not perform well.
- The selected candidate will be encouraged to register for the PhD program at IIT Indore as per institute norms, and if selected for the PhD program the fellowship will be extended for the PhD duration as per institute norms.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
- The candidate may be required to travel to RRCAT Indore for synchrotron studies at Indus beamlines and to DRDE Gwalior for detoxification studies.
Project Details
Funding agency: DRDE-DRDO. Project title: MXene-based degradation of life-threatening chemicals and toxic industrial gases. Department: Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science. The work involves synthesis and development of MXenes and their heterostructures with MOF and metal oxides for the degradation and detoxification of life-threatening chemical and toxic industrial gases, prototype fabric development, advanced materials characterisation (FESEM, XRD, XPS, XAS, TEM/HRTEM, BET, ICP-OES, RAMAN) and detoxification studies.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GATE or NET mandatory for the IIT Indore JRF post?
No. Candidates who have qualified GATE or NET-LS or NET-PhD are only preferred; the essential qualification is the M.Sc. or M.Tech. degree with first division.
How will candidates come to know they are shortlisted?
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and called for an online interview.
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