Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Junior Research Fellow. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Guwahati, Assam

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Deadline

25th March

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Published

25th March 2026

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IIT Guwahati JRF (GATE) Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has released an official notification inviting applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF - GATE) under a research project titled "Development of Indigenous technology for extraction of critical minerals including rare earth elements from overlying strata of Northeastern coalfields" in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Organization Details

Organization Name: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)
Department: Research and Development Section
Location: Guwahati, Assam, India – 781039

Post Details

Designation	Number of Vacancies	Duration
Junior Research Fellow (JRF - GATE)	1	3.5 Months (Till 14 July 2026)

Salary Structure

Component	Amount (₹)
Base Salary	37,000/-
HRA	6,660/-
Medical Allowance	1,250/-
Total Monthly Salary	44,910/-

Employment Type: Contract / Temporary (Project-based)

Important Dates

Last Date of Application: 25 March 2026 (Wednesday) till 5:00 PM
Date of Interview: 26 March 2026 (Thursday)
Time of Interview: 12:00 PM
Interview Mode: Online

Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official recruitment portal of IIT Guwahati.

Visit the official Research & Development recruitment portal of IIT Guwahati.
Search for the project using the title mentioned in the notification.
Follow all instructions and guidelines carefully.
Submit the application before the last date.
Shortlisted candidates will receive the interview link via email.

Eligibility Criteria

Option 1: M.Tech in Chemical / Mechanical / Energy / Metallurgical / Material Science or relevant engineering branches with GATE score.
Option 2: M.Sc in Chemistry / Physics / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Material Science or relevant branches with NET or selection through National Level examinations conducted by Central Government departments and their agencies/institutions.
Preference: Candidates having experience in the relevant research topic will be preferred.

Selection Process

Selection will be based solely on the performance in the Online Interview.

Candidates must appear for the online interview on the scheduled date and time.
No separate call letter will be issued.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Age Limit

Age limit details are not specified in the official notification.

Reservation Details

Reservation details are not specified in the official notification.

Important Instructions

No campus accommodation will be provided to selected candidates.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Candidates must ensure proper internet connectivity for the online interview.
Candidates should strictly follow instructions provided on the recruitment portal.

Contact Information

Contact Person	Prof. Prabu Vairakannu (Principal Investigator)
Email	v.prabu@iitg.ac.in
Phone	0361-2582279
Technical Support Email	ernd@iitg.ac.in