BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani; Goa; On-site; INR 413,000 - 458,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hostel accommodation

Job summary

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani (BITS Pilani) invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Goa on a contractual basis for 2 years. The post requires a PG degree in Basic Science or a professional degree with NET/GATE or equivalent national examinations. Pay is Rs. 37,000 plus HRA as per norms.

selection will be merit-based and may include online or personal interview at the BITS Pilani Campus. Hostel accommodation may be provided subject to availability.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate in Professional Course with NET/GATE or national level examinations.
• Desirable skills include an interest in waste upcycling and decarbonization research; knowledge of process design and development; familiarity with process modelling tools such as ASPEN.
• Selection based on NET/GATE or national level examinations and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research on Bio-Oil to Green Hydrogen Production and scale-up.
• Collaborate with the Department and project funding agency on milestone delivery.

Skills

Waste upcycling

Decarbonization research

Process design

Process development

ASPEN

Education

Postgraduate degree in Basic Science

Graduate/Postgraduate in Professional Course with NET/GATE

Tools

ASPEN

Job description

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani (BITS Pilani) has announced 1 vacancy for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post on a project-based and contractual basis for a tenure of 2 years in Goa. The candidate qualification for this post requires a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate in Professional Course with NET/GATE or national level examinations. The notified pay is Rs. 37,000 + HRA. The selection process involves shortlisting based on merit and project requirement, followed by an online or personal interview at the BITS Pilani Campus.

BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani (BITS Pilani)

Department Department of Chemical Engineering, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa

Project Bio-Oil to Green Hydrogen Production and Scale-Up Demonstration

Funding Agency DST – Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster (HVIC)

Tenure 2 years

Post Name Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Vacancies 1

Pay Rs. 37,000 + HRA (as per norms and experience of the candidate)

Candidates must hold a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR a Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following:

• Scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests- CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
• The Selection process through National level examinations conducted by central Government departments and their agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.

Desired Skillset: Interest in waste upcycling and decarbonization research; knowledge of process design and development and acquaintance with process modelling tools such as ASPEN.

Pay and Tenure

The selected Junior Research Fellow will receive a fellowship of Rs. 37,000 plus HRA, determined according to the norms and experience of the candidate. The appointment is purely on a contractual basis for a duration of 2 years. Hostel accommodation will be provided subject to availability and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Institute prevailing at the time of joining.

Selection and Interview

Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and project requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for an online or personal interview to be held at the BITS Pilani Campus. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (Chemical Engineering) Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. Is this Junior Research Fellow post permanent or on contract?

The appointment is purely on a contractual basis for a duration of 2 years.

Q2. Are allowances paid on top of the fellowship amount?

Yes, the fellowship is Rs. 37,000 plus HRA, provided as per norms and experience of the candidate.

Q3. What are the desirable qualifications for this position?

Desirable skills include an interest in waste upcycling and decarbonization research, knowledge of process design and development, and acquaintance with process modelling tools such as ASPEN.

Q4. How are candidates selected for the interview?

Candidates are shortlisted based on merit and project requirements, and only shortlisted individuals will be contacted via email for an online or personal interview at the BITS Pilani Campus.