IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 5 Posts

Indian Institute of Technology Indore; Indore District; On-site; INR 376,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Institute of Technology Indore invites applications for Five Junior Research Fellow positions under the ANRF PAIR SAKSHAM project. Post-graduation in basic sciences, engineering, pharmacy or technology with NET/GATE/GPAT qualification required. Fellowship is Rs.

37,000 per month plus 10% HRA. Appointments initially up to 31 March 2027; last date 10.11.2026 and interview on 12.11.2026. The hub is IITI-SVV, Ujjain, linking IIT Indore with Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya.

Qualifications

• Post-graduation in Basic Sciences/Engineering/Pharmacy/Technology from a UGC recognized University/Institute/Autonomous bodies.
• CSIR/UGC-NET/SET or GATE/GPAT qualification.
• 60% aggregate marks for GEN candidates and 55% aggregate marks for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PH candidates.

Education

Post-graduation in Basic Sciences/Engineering/Pharmacy/Technology

CSIR/UGC-NET/SET or GATE/GPAT qualification

Job description

COMPANY NAME Indian Institute of Technology Indore

Five Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions are open under the ANRF PAIR SAKSHAM project, with one fellow to be taken per project. The application deadline has been extended to 10 November 2026, and the interview has moved to 12 November 2026. Candidates need post-graduation in Basic Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy or Technology along with a CSIR/UGC-NET/SET or GATE/GPAT qualification. The fellowship is Rs. 37,000 a month plus 10% HRA as per norms.

IITI-SVV Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview

Detail

Information

Post Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Project SAKSHAM, under the ANRF PAIR program

Total vacancies 5

Last date 10.11.2026 (extended)

Interview date 12.11.2026 (extended)

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About IITI-SVV

The project hub is listed as IITI-SVV, Ujjain, and links the Indian Institute of Technology Indore (the hub institution) with Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh (the spoke institution). The project is titled "SAKSHAM - Scientific Advancements in Knowledge for Sustainability, Healthcare, and Materials" and is sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under its PAIR program. Its three themes are Advance Materials, Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology, and Health and Medical Technology.

IITI-SVV Junior Research Fellow Vacancy Details 2026

Post or Discipline

Pay

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 5 (one per project) Rs. 37,000 per month + 10% HRA (as per norms)

The projects are set out in a separate document, linked under Important Links below.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 32 years as on 1 November 2026. It is relaxed by 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, Female and PH candidates.

Educational Qualification

• Post-graduation in Basic Sciences/Engineering/Pharmacy/Technology from a UGC recognized University/Institute/Autonomous bodies.
• 60% aggregate marks for GEN candidates and 55% aggregate marks for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PH candidates.
• CSIR/UGC-NET/SET or GATE/GPAT qualification.

Experience

Prior experience in basic techniques applied in Advanced Material, Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology, and Health and Medical Technologies.

Priority for Madhya Pradesh Domicile

Applicants from the SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PH categories who hold a valid Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate will be given priority, if found suitable.

See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Event

Event

Date

Extended deadline for application submission 10.11.2026

Extended date of interview 12.11.2026, from 11 AM onwards

Selection Process

Selection is by interview, and only shortlisted candidates will be called. The interview schedule will be conveyed through the University website or by email. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

Service Conditions

• The initial appointment runs up to 31 March 2027 and is likely to continue till the project ends.
• The project will be implemented at Indian Institute of Technology Indore in collaboration with Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain.
• The workplace may vary from time to time as per project requirements.

Official Website Official website of Indian Institute of Technology Indore

IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. Is NET or GATE compulsory for this JRF post?

Yes. Along with post-graduation, candidates need a CSIR/UGC-NET/SET or GATE/GPAT qualification.

Q2. What marks are required in post-graduation?

GEN candidates need 60% aggregate marks, while SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PH candidates need 55% aggregate marks.

Q3. Who gets the age relaxation?

SC, ST, OBC, Female and PH candidates get a 5-year relaxation on the upper age limit of 32 years.

Q4. How long will the fellowship last?

The first appointment is up to 31 March 2027, and it is likely to continue till the project ends.

Q5. Which documents must be uploaded with the application?

All relevant educational certificates must be properly scanned into a single PDF file and submitted through the Google form.

Q6. Will every applicant be interviewed?

No. Only shortlisted candidates will be called, and they will be told the schedule through the University website or by email.

Q7. Is travel allowance paid for attending the interview?

No. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

Q8. Where will the selected fellows work?

The project is implemented at IIT Indore in collaboration with Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain, and the workplace may vary from time to time as per project requirements.