Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, a premier technical institute in Jharkhand, has announced recruitment for one Junior Research Fellow post under an ANRF-ECRG sponsored project. The fellow will work in the Department of Fuel, Minerals & Metallurgical Engineering on research into additive manufacturing of titanium alloys for aerospace structural applications, with a possible route to PhD enrollment at the institute.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026ANRF/ECRG/2025/001672/ENS / SRDP 1332 G
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20 Oct
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About IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad
- Advertisement No.
- ANRF/ECRG/2025/001672/ENS / SRDP 1332 G
- Post Name
- ANRF - JRF
- Job Location
- Dhanbad, Jharkhand
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET or GATE qualification (GATE for M.E./M.Tech candidates)
- Pay Scale
- INR 37,000 per month + HRA
- Tenure
- Three years
Vacancy Breakdown
ANRF - JRF
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| ANRF - JRF | 1 |
Eligibility Details
ANRF - JRF
B.E./B.Tech (with NET/GATE qualification) or M.E./M.Tech (with GATE qualification) in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant disciplines. Candidates with prior research experience and knowledge related to additive manufacturing, microscopy, mechanical testing etc. will be preferred.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| ANRF - JRF | B.E./B.Tech (with NET/GATE qualification) or M.E./M.Tech (with GATE qualification) in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant disciplines. Candidates with prior research experience and knowledge related to additive manufacturing, microscopy, mechanical testing etc. will be preferred. |
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years
Age Relaxation
As per project rules, if any
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on merit and as per the requirement of the project.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview and are informed of the date separately.
Salary Structure
INR 37,000 per month + HRA
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a Curriculum Vitae and compile self-attested marksheets and degree certificates into a single PDF file.
- 2Email the single PDF to the Principal Investigator at [email protected].
- 3Write "Application for JRF position in project No. SRDP 1332 G" in the subject line of the email.
- 4Send the email on or before 20 October 2026.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Curriculum Vitae
•Self-attested marksheets
•Degree certificates
Important Details
- Mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee an invitation to the interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
- Candidates must make their own arrangements for their stay at Dhanbad and no TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview.
- The selected candidate may be allowed to enrol in the PhD programme at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad if the required criteria for PhD admission are fulfilled.
Project and Job Description
Project: Optimizing Dissimilar WAAM Ti6Al4V-Ti6Al2Sn4Zr2Mo0.1Si for Aerospace Structural performance. Principal Investigator: Dr. Vivek Kumar Sahu, Assistant Professor, Department of Fuel, Minerals & Metallurgical Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004. The JRF will investigate the microstructure, mechanical behaviour and structural integrity of dissimilar WAAM-fabricated titanium alloys for aerospace applications, optimise the microstructure using EBSD, SEM and optical microscopy, conduct tensile, fatigue and fatigue crack growth studies, and work on thermodynamic and kinetic simulations (Thermo-Calc/DICTRA) and crystal plasticity modelling with the PI.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is prior research experience compulsory for the IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF post?
No. Research experience and knowledge of additive manufacturing, microscopy or mechanical testing are desirable and will be preferred, but they are not part of the essential qualification.
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