Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, an institute of national importance in Punjab, has announced recruitment for the post of Junior Research Fellow under the ARG Project funded by ANRF. There is a single vacancy on offer. The fellow will work on an interdisciplinary study of how flying insects respond to atmospheric moisture, involving experiments, imaging and numerical work, with the chance to apply for the institute's Ph.D. programme.
IIT Ropar JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026ANRF/ARG/2025/010909/ENS
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Last Date
25 Oct
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Last date 25 Oct 2026 · 7 days left
- Notification07 Oct
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About IIT Ropar JRF Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
- Advertisement No.
- ANRF/ARG/2025/010909/ENS
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Job Location
- Ropar, Punjab
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Good GATE/NET score
- Pay Scale
- As per extant rules
- Tenure
- 3 years or the project completion date, whichever is earlier; the candidate is appointed initially for one year and extension is given based on performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
The applicant must meet at least one of the following two criteria. (i) Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Chemical Engineering from a recognized institute and with exceptionally good academic record with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10.0 point scale (or 65% marks) + good GATE/NET score. (ii) Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Chemical Engineering from a recognized institute and with exceptionally good academic record with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10.0 point scale (or 65% marks) + good GATE/NET score.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | The applicant must meet at least one of the following two criteria. (i) Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Chemical Engineering from a recognized institute and with exceptionally good academic record with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10.0 point scale (or 65% marks) + good GATE/NET score. (ii) Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Chemical Engineering from a recognized institute and with exceptionally good academic record with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10.0 point scale (or 65% marks) + good GATE/NET score. |
Salary Structure
As per extant rules
How to Apply
- 1Check the eligibility criteria given in the advertisement
- 2Fill out the Google form with all the required details
- 3Submit the application before the closing date
Important Details
- The selected candidate may apply for the Ph.D. programme as per existing institute rules.
- The position is under the ARG Project funded by ANRF, Project No. ANRF/ARG/2025/010909/ENS.
Project Details
Project title: Investigations into moisture response and aerodynamics of small insects. The work studies how flying insects respond to atmospheric moisture, using surface characterization, high speed and microscopic imaging of drop and surface interaction, observations of insect flight aerodynamics and data analysis, along with numerical investigations. Project team: Dr. Chander Shekhar Sharma (PI), Dr. Navaneeth K Marath and Dr. Manish Agrawal.
Desirable Qualities
- Good understanding of fluid mechanics
- Prior experience in conducting experiments
- Background in surface wettability, capillary phenomena, micro and nano fabrication
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