IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate I Posts

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad; Dhanbad; On-site; INR 335,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I on a CBM project sponsored by ESSAR Oil and Gas Ltd. The position carries a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000 for JRF or Rs.

30,000 for Project Associate-I, and the tenure is 13 months with an interview in hybrid mode. Applicants must have a PG degree in Basic Science or a graduate/PG in a professional discipline, and must qualify through CSIR-UGC NET,

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Basic Science or Graduate/Postgraduate degree in professional course.
• Selection through CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship or GATE or national-level examinations.
• Experience/knowledge in the relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Work on project titled: The Study of the Impact of Injection Fluids on the Performance of a Producing Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Reservoir in the Raniganj East Block.
• Characterization of CBM reservoir rocks and fluids; evaluation of injection chemicals for enhanced recovery.

Education

Postgraduate degree in Basic Science

Graduate / Postgraduate degree in Professional Course

Job description

COMPANY NAME Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

POST NAME Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has one position open for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I on a project sponsored by ESSAR Oil and Gas Ltd. The work focuses on a producing Coal Bed Methane reservoir in the Raniganj East Block. The upper age limit is 28 years, and applications go to the Principal Investigator by speed post and email.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF and Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Overview

Detail

Information

Project number SRDP14041

Sanction reference Letter No. REF.: EOGL/RG (EAST)-CBM-2001/1/2026-27/08, dated 19.08.2026

Post Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I

Total vacancies 01

Notice date 29.10.2026

Last date 09.11.2026, 11.00 pm

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) is located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. This position comes under the institute's Office of Dean, Research & Development and the Department of Petroleum Engineering. The project is sponsored by ESSAR Oil and Gas Ltd, and Prof. Archana, Assistant Professor, is the Principal Investigator.

Project Details and Duties

The project is titled "The Study of the Impact of Injection Fluids on the Performance of a Producing Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Reservoir in the Raniganj East Block". It has two objectives:

• Characterization of CBM reservoir rocks and fluid
• Screening and evaluation of injection chemicals for enhancing recovery

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IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF and Project Associate-I Vacancy Details 2026

Post or Discipline

Pay

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I 01 Rs. 37,000/- (JRF) or Rs. 30,000/- (Project Associate-I)

The Rs. 37,000/- JRF fellowship is for scholars selected through either of these routes:

• National Eligibility Tests: CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE
• A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions

The Rs. 30,000/- Project Associate-I fellowship is for others who do not fall under these routes.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 28 years at the time of appointment.

Candidates need a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR a Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course, selected through a process described in 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, MOE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc.

Experience/Knowledge in the relevant fields.

Age Relaxation

Relaxation in the upper age limit will be given to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy layer)/Female candidates as per GOI rules.

Eligible and selected candidates will be called for an interview, which will be in Hybrid Mode.

Service Conditions

The tenure of the project is 13 months or the end of the project.

For queries, the notice lists the Principal Investigator's mobile number as 9471191527.

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IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What decides whether I get Rs. 37,000/- or Rs. 30,000/-?

The higher amount goes to JRF scholars selected through CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or a qualifying National level examination. Others who do not fall under this group receive the Project Associate-I amount of Rs. 30,000/-.

Q2. Which agencies' national level examinations are accepted?

The notice names DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MOE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER and NISER as examples.

Q3. Is experience compulsory for this position?

No experience is listed under the essential qualification. Experience or knowledge in the relevant fields appears only as a desirable qualification.

Q4. Which documents should I send with the application?

Attach attested copies of all degree and experience certificates to the hard copy.

Q5. Which sponsor is funding this project?

ESSAR Oil and Gas Ltd is the sponsor, under a sanction letter dated 19 August 2026.

Q6. Can I attend the interview remotely?

The interview is in Hybrid Mode, tentatively at 10.00 am. The notice does not explain how the hybrid arrangement works, so confirm your mode with the Principal Investigator.

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