Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) — Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science
The Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) has issued an official recruitment notification for Junior Research Fellow, announcing a total of 1 vacancies located in Madhya Pradesh. The online application window opens on 06 October 2026 and closes on 16 October 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold BE/B.Tech with GATE qualification, or Master's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Materials, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a relevant branch of Engineering/Science. and be within the prescribed age limit of Up to 28 years, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA as per institute norms. The selection procedure comprises Shortlisting based on CV and qualifications, followed by interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 06 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
16 Oct 2026
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| Interview Date / Walk-in | 03 Oct 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow |
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| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | BE/B.Tech with GATE qualification, or Master's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Materials, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a relevant branch of Engineering/Science. |
| Age Limit | Up to 28 years |
| Salary | Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA as per institute norms |
| Application Fee |
General: ₹0
OBC: ₹0
EWS: ₹0
SC: ₹0
ST: ₹0
fee_exempted: Yes
payment_mode: Email Submission
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| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on CV and qualifications, followed by interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called. |
Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA as per institute norms
Cut-off Date: As on 16 October 2026 — Candidates must be between 28 to 28 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 28 yrs | 28 yrs | — | 17 Oct 1998 to 16 Oct 1998 |
| EWS | 28 yrs | 28 yrs | — | 17 Oct 1998 to 16 Oct 1998 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 28 yrs | 31 yrs | +3 yrs | 17 Oct 1995 to 16 Oct 1998 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 28 yrs | 33 yrs | +5 yrs | 17 Oct 1993 to 16 Oct 1998 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 28 yrs | 33 yrs | +5 yrs | 17 Oct 1993 to 16 Oct 1998 |
| PwD (General) | 28 yrs | 38 yrs | +10 yrs | 17 Oct 1988 to 16 Oct 1998 |
Prescribed Age: 28–28 Years (As on As on 16 October 2026)
Official Prescribed Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA
The Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) has officially released the notification for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science vide advertisement number MEMS/ JP/Oct 2026. Candidates interested in cutting-edge scientific investigations can explore all latest Madhya Pradesh Government Jobs for similar high-profile research openings across the region.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Indore |
| Advertisement No. | MEMS/ JP/Oct 2026 |
| Department | Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science |
| Project | Study of Fracture toughness (KIC/JIC) of additively manufactured IN718, IN625 and XH67 components in temperatures range of 77K-950K |
| Funding Agency | ISRO RESPOND Project No. ISRO/RES/3/1014/23-24 |
| Tenure | 3 months (initially) can be extended until the project end |
| Post Name(s) | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Pay | Rs. 37,000/- p.m. Plus HRA provided as per institute norms |
| Age Limit | 28 years (with relaxations for reserved categories) |
| Job Location | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Post | Essential Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | BE / B.Tech (with GATE qualified) or Master's degree in Mechanical / Metallurgy / Materials / Production / Manufacturing Engineering / Material Science Engineering / industrial Engineering / relevant branch of Engineering or Science. |
This contractual engagement offers young technical graduates and postgraduates an exceptional platform to contribute to advanced research initiatives. Aspirants looking for similar technical opportunities can also review the IIIT Sri City JRF Recruitment 2026 for 1 Post recruitment details to compare academic research openings across premier national institutes.
To qualify for the Junior Research Fellow position, applicants must meet specific academic criteria established by the institute. Candidates are required to possess a BE/B.Tech with GATE qualification, or a Master's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Materials, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a relevant branch of Engineering/Science.
Candidates who want to check more Graduate jobs in Madhya Pradesh should carefully verify that their degree branch aligns strictly with the specified disciplines mentioned in the official advertisement.
The selected candidate will receive an attractive monthly fellowship stipend structured to support full-time academic research. The position is offered on a contractual basis under specific project guidelines.
The selection methodology for the Junior Research Fellow post is streamlined to identify candidates with robust academic backgrounds and research aptitude. Eligible applicants must note the multi-stage evaluation process:
Applicants must take note of the application fee structure and submission mode. As per the official notification, there is no application fee required for any category (General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST).
Follow these precise steps to submit your application successfully before the closing date:
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