Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, a premier engineering institute in Jammu and Kashmir, has opened recruitment for a Research Associate position under a DRDO-sponsored research and development project on remanufacturing of aero-engine parts using additive manufacturing. The institute is hiring for a single post, and the role involves research work in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, covering areas such as metal additive manufacturing, materials characterisation and computational simulation under DRDO project staff guidelines.
IIT Jammu Recruitment 2026 - Research Associate Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026IITJMU/RC/RP00268/A-55
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
04 Oct
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Applications closed on 04 Oct 2026
- Notification18 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed04 Oct
About IIT Jammu Research Associate Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
- Advertisement No.
- IITJMU/RC/RP00268/A-55
- Post Name
- Research Associate
- Job Location
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from Indian candidates)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Demonstrated research experience in materials characterisation, metal additive manufacturing, laser cladding, hybrid surface deposition, or thermal/fluid characterisation of advanced engineering components.
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 35,000 per month (consolidated)
- Tenure
- Initially for 6 months and may be extended depending on performance or ending of the project, whichever is earlier.
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Research Associate - Qualification and Experience
M.Tech/Ph.D. in Mechanical/Materials/Aerospace Engineering from a recognized university (Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting viva-voce are also eligible to apply). Demonstrated research experience in materials characterisation, metal additive manufacturing, laser cladding, hybrid surface deposition, or thermal/fluid characterisation of advanced engineering components.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Associate - Qualification and Experience | M.Tech/Ph.D. in Mechanical/Materials/Aerospace Engineering from a recognized university (Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting viva-voce are also eligible to apply). Demonstrated research experience in materials characterisation, metal additive manufacturing, laser cladding, hybrid surface deposition, or thermal/fluid characterisation of advanced engineering components. |
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation as per Government of India / DRDO norms for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates.
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates who fulfil the essential qualifications will be shortlisted based on the number of applications received and the requirements of the project.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed by e-mail; the interview may be conducted in online or offline mode.
Salary Structure
Rs. 35,000 per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Fill the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details.
- 2Upload scanned certificates and documents, including 10th, 12th, graduation and post-graduation certificates and experience documents, if any.
- 3Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- 4Submit the duly filled application through the online portal on or before 04 October 2026.
- 5Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Updated CV
•Original and attested photocopies of mark sheets and certificates supporting academic qualifications
•Documents related to 10th
•12th
•Graduation and post-graduation
•Experience documents
•Relieving certificate from employer if already employed
Important Details
- The post is for the DRDO-sanctioned R&D project titled 'Methodology and Characterisation for remanufacturing of aero-engine parts using additive manufacturing'.
- Upgradation and continuation of the position are subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding, strictly as per DRDO Project Staff Guidelines.
- Merely possessing the prescribed qualification does not ensure a call for interview.
- Shortlisted candidates must bring an updated CV and original as well as attested photocopies of mark sheets and certificates to the interview.
- Candidates already employed must produce a relieving certificate from their employer if selected.
- Candidates called for the interview must reach IIT Jammu at their own expense and no TA/DA is paid for the interview or for joining.
- The information is provided in Hindi and English; in case of any ambiguity the English version is final.
Project and Position Details
One
Area of Specialisation: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science / Surface Engineering, Additive Manufacturing & Computational Simulation
Duration: Initially for 6 months and may be extended depending on the performance or ending of the project, whichever is earlier
Salary (INR): Rs. 35000/-
| Position | Area of Specialisation | Duration | Salary (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| One | Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science / Surface Engineering, Additive Manufacturing & Computational Simulation | Initially for 6 months and may be extended depending on the performance or ending of the project, whichever is earlier | Rs. 35000/- |
Desirable Qualifications
- Hands-on exposure or theoretical framework in Directed Energy Deposition (DED), laser cladding, or advanced surface coating methodologies.
- Expertise in advanced material characterisation techniques relevant to extreme environments, including SEM, EDS, EBSD, XRD and electro-chemical or structural analysis of high-performance alloy interfaces.
- High proficiency in computational tools for engineering systems and multi-physics analysis, such as MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS, COMSOL, or fluid flow/CFD packages for process parameter optimization and system validation.
- Peer-reviewed research publications in SCI / Scopus indexed journals focused on 3D printing/cladding on superalloys, interfacial integrity and mechanical properties of hybrid AM, advanced materials synthesis, characterisation or interfacial degradation behaviour, and thermal, fluid or mechanical simulation of advanced propulsion or energy components.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Hybrid 3D Printing Engineering: developing toolpaths and optimizing process parameters for 3D printing metal tracks directly onto pre-existing aero-engine component substrates.
- Interfacial & Phase Characterisation: conducting microstructural audits (grain growth, porosity, elemental mapping) across the base-to-cladding deposit boundaries.
- Numerical Modelling & Simulation: building dynamic multi-physics, CFD, or thermal models to predict and mitigate high-temperature structural degradation and residual stresses.
- Data-Driven Evaluation: implementing benchmarking or systematic validation schemes to map performance metrics under aggressive thermomechanical conditions.
- Project Documentation: authoring progress briefs, managing DRDO deliverables, and preparing technical publications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who have submitted their thesis but are awaiting viva-voce apply?
Yes. Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting viva-voce are eligible to apply for the Research Associate post.
Will TA/DA be paid for attending the interview?
No. Candidates called for the interview must reach IIT Jammu at their own expense and no TA/DA is paid for the interview or for joining if selected.
Is the interview held online or offline?
The interview may be conducted in online or offline mode, and shortlisted candidates are informed of the date and time by e-mail.
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