IIT Guwahati JRF Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), under its Research and Development Section, has invited applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF - GATE) for a research project titled "Design and Development of Nature Inspired Geometrical Architectures for Shock Wave Attenuation" in the Department of Civil Engineering.
Organization Details
- Organization Name (English): Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)
- Organization Name (Hindi): भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान गुवाहाटी
- Department: Research and Development Section
Job Location
| City | Guwahati |
| State | Assam |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 781039 |
| Street Address | Research and Development Section, IIT Guwahati |
Post Details
| Designation (English) | Designation (Hindi) | No. of Vacancies | Duration |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF - GATE) | जूनियर रिसर्च फेलो (JRF - GATE) | 1 | 11 Months |
Salary Structure
| Component | Amount (₹) |
| Base Salary | 37,000/- per month |
| HRA | 5,920/- |
| Medical | NIL |
| Total Salary | 42,920/- per month |
Employment Type
This is a Contract / Temporary (Project-Based) position.
Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply: 26 March 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Interview Date: 27 March 2026
- Interview Time: 11:00 AM
Interview Details
- Mode: Online Interview
- Venue: Online (Interview link will be shared with shortlisted candidates)
Application Process
- Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the R&D Recruitment Portal of IIT Guwahati.
- Applicants should carefully follow all instructions and guidelines provided on the portal.
- Candidates must search for the relevant position using the project title mentioned in the advertisement.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and provided with the interview link.
Eligibility Criteria
- B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Physics
- OR M.Sc. in Physics with GATE qualification
Preferred Knowledge
- Solid Mechanics
- Experimental Methods
- Gas Dynamics
- Shock Tube Principles
Age Limit
Age limit is not specified in the official notification.
Reservation Details
Reservation details are not specified in the official notification.
Application Fees
Application fee is not mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on the performance in the online interview.
- No separate call letter will be issued.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email.
Contact Details
- Contact Person: Dr. Vivek Padmanabha (Principal Investigator)
- Email: vivekp@iitg.ac.in
- Phone: 0361-2583234
- Technical Support Email: ernd@iitg.ac.in
Additional Important Information
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- No campus accommodation will be provided to selected candidates.
- Candidates must attend the online interview at the scheduled date and time.