Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, one of India's leading engineering and research institutes, has invited applications for a Junior Research Fellow position under a DST-sponsored research project. The single post is based in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the Kharagpur campus in West Bengal. The fellowship supports research on low-carbon micro-alloyed dual-phase steel for automotive car bodies, involving advanced thermomechanical treatment and welding studies. The position is project-based, with scope for the fellow to progress toward a PhD within the institute.
IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 - Junior Research Fellow Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026IIT/SRIC/R/AUB/2026/101
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
09 Oct
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Applications closed on 09 Oct 2026
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About IIT Kharagpur Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Advertisement No.
- IIT/SRIC/R/AUB/2026/101
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Job Location
- Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from motivated, enthusiastic and bright Indian nationals)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or a National level examination conducted by a Central Government Department or its agency
- Tenure
- 24 months or termination of the project, whichever is earlier. The position is initially for one year and may be extended to a second year based on performance.
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following: (a) Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE; (b) 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. Qualification also stated as ME/M.Tech/MS or equivalent degree in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Materials Engineering (GATE qualification is not mandatory); OR BE/B.Tech/BS or equivalent 4-year degree in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Materials Engineering with GATE score, degree from IITs, CFTIs, institutes whose current overall NIRF rank is 25 or better, with at least 8.0 CGPA (GATE qualification not mandatory). A minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale in the qualifying exam.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following: (a) Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE; (b) 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. Qualification also stated as ME/M.Tech/MS or equivalent degree in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Materials Engineering (GATE qualification is not mandatory); OR BE/B.Tech/BS or equivalent 4-year degree in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Materials Engineering with GATE score, degree from IITs, CFTIs, institutes whose current overall NIRF rank is 25 or better, with at least 8.0 CGPA (GATE qualification not mandatory). A minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale in the qualifying exam. |
Age Limit
Maximum 28 years, as on the last date of advertisement
Age Relaxation
Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules if any.
Application Fee
General / Male / OBC
Nil
Female
Nil
SC / ST
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Application fee, if payable, is deposited through RTGS/NEFT/NET Banking to Bank Name: State Bank of India (00202), Bank Address: P.O. Kharagpur Technology, Dist. Midnapore, West Bengal 721302, Name of Bank A/C: IIT SRIC-OM Account, Account No: 39502115210, IFSC Code: SBIN0000202, SWIFT Code: SBININBB339. Transaction details (UTR No./Transaction ID) must be mentioned in the application form.
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on merit.
- 2Online Interview
Likely to be held online in the third or fourth week of October 2026; shortlisted candidates are informed of the date and time by email and no separate letter is issued.
Salary Structure
Rs. 37,000 + 10% HRA per month (as per DST norms); consolidated compensation up to Rs. 37,000 per month depending on qualification and experience
Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 37,000 + 10% HRA per month as per DST norms. On successful completion of two years the JRF is converted to an SRF in the third year at Rs. 42,000 + 10% HRA per month.
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a Curriculum Vitae with personal details, educational qualifications and experience.
- 2Attach scanned copies of certificates, degrees and documents and combine everything into a single PDF.
- 3Email the application to [email protected] with the subject line 'Application JRF DST/SB/2026'.
- 4Send the email on or before 09 October 2026 and keep a copy of the sent mail.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Latest Curriculum Vitae
•Scanned copies of certificates
•Documents and degrees
•Self-attested copies of educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•ID proof and recent passport-size photographs
•Sent as a single PDF
Important Details
- The assignment is purely time bound and is for a DST-sponsored research project in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, IIT Kharagpur.
- The candidate is expected to join PhD in the project mode, and the selected candidate can be considered for the PhD programme after fulfilling the required criteria as per IIT Kharagpur rules.
- Age is reckoned as on the last date of advertisement.
- The qualifications and experience prescribed are the minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.
- A call for the interview is not a guarantee of selection.
Job Description
Research on advanced thermomechanical treatments, resistance spot welding (RSW) and friction stir welding (FSW) of low-carbon micro-alloyed dual-phase steel. Characterization by XRD, XRD texture goniometer, FESEM, EBSD, TEM and APT; mechanical property determination by tensile, fatigue, fracture toughness, FCGR and impact toughness tests. The scientific aim is to establish the processing-microstructure-texture-property relationships.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a GATE score compulsory for the Junior Research Fellow post?
No, not for every route. Candidates with an ME/M.Tech/MS or equivalent degree in Metallurgical, Mechanical or Materials Engineering do not need GATE, and neither do BE/B.Tech/BS holders from IITs, CFTIs or institutes with an overall NIRF rank of 25 or better who have at least 8.0 CGPA. Other BE/B.Tech/BS candidates need a GATE score.
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