The IIT Jammu Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu. The institute is inviting online applications for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post under a research project.

Candidates holding M.E./M.Tech./M.S., B.E./B.Tech., or M.Sc. qualifications in relevant disciplines with a valid GATE/NET qualification can apply online. The application process started on 1 July 2026 and the last date to submit the application is 16 July 2026.

IIT Jammu Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview

IIT Jammu JRF Vacancy 2026

IIT Jammu Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess any of the following qualifications from a recognized university:

Option 1

• M.E./M.Tech./M.S. (or equivalent)
• Minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.0/10
• Discipline:
  • ECE
  • EIE
  • EEE
  • ETC
  • EE
  • CSE
  • Data Science
  • Allied branches

Candidates who obtained their Master’s degree through GATE are not required to submit a separate GATE qualification.

Option 2

• B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. (or equivalent)
• Minimum 60% marks or CGPA 6.0/10
• Valid GATE/NET qualification is mandatory.

National-Level Qualification

Applicants must have qualified one of the following:

• GATE
• CSIR-UGC NET
• Any equivalent national-level examination conducted by Central Government agencies.

Age Limit

Age Relaxation

IIT Jammu JRF Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive:

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Shortlisting of eligible candidates based on academic merit and project requirements.
2. Online Interview.
3. Final selection based on interview performance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.

How to Apply for IIT Jammu Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official IIT Jammu website.
2. Open the JRF Recruitment 2026 notification.
3. Read the eligibility conditions carefully.
4. Fill in the online application form.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
7. Verify all details before submission.
8. Submit the application form.
9. Download and save a copy for future reference.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Educational certificates
• GATE/NET Score Card
• Identity Proof
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Experience Certificate (if applicable)

Why You Should Apply

This recruitment is a good opportunity for engineering and science graduates who want to build a career in research. Along with a competitive fellowship of ₹37,000 per month + HRA, selected candidates will get the opportunity to work on an IIT Jammu research project and gain valuable academic and research experience.

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