Junior Research Fellow Opening At IIT Jammu, Apply By 10 August

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu has invited applications from eligible Indian candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a nuclear R&D project funded by the Board of Research in Nuclear Science (BRNS). The project is titled “Experiments and subchannel code development for the investigation of DNB type Critical Heat Flux (CHF) in a 37 fuel rod bundle of an IPHWR.”

According to the official notification, this is a one-year position initially, extendable up to three years based on satisfactory performance. The fellowship offers a consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 37000. Candidates with degrees in Mechanical, Chemical, Energy, or Nuclear Engineering are eligible to apply.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal of IIT Jammu (https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in) under the [contract/project staff/JRF/SRF] section before 10 August 2025. All required documents must be uploaded with the application form. Details about qualifications, age limit, and selection process are shared below.

Important Dates:
The registration process for the IIT Jammu Junior Research Fellow position will remain open until 10 August 2025. The official notification was released on 23 July 2025. Interested applicants should complete their submission before the deadline through the online portal provided by the institute.

Vacancy Details:
IIT Jammu has announced 1 vacant position for the role of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the specialization of Thermal and Fluid Engineering and Experimental Fluid Mechanics. The appointment will be for one year and may be extended for up to three years.

Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates applying for the JRF post must have an M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Technology, Nuclear Engineering and Technology or related streams with a minimum of 65% marks. A valid GATE score is preferable. Alternatively, candidates with a B.Tech in related fields and a minimum of 65% marks are also eligible, provided they have qualified in any one of the national eligibility tests such as GATE, CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship), or any national-level exam conducted by Central Government departments like DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, etc.

Applicants must not exceed 28 years of age. A relaxation of up to 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/OBC, women, and physically handicapped candidates. Desirable qualifications include a strong understanding of thermal systems, experience with experimental techniques, CAD modeling, laser diagnostics, and technical writing.

How to Apply:
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the official online portal of IIT Jammu. The application should be submitted using the [contract/project staff/JRF/SRF] tab.

Selection process:
The selection of candidates will be based on shortlisting and an interview. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email. The interview may be conducted online or offline, and selected candidates must bring original documents and certificates for verification. No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview or joining.

Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification PDF. The official notification of IIT Jammu JRF contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF