Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu (IIT Jammu) Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu (IIT Jammu) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Research Assistant. 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

Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)

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Deadline

18th April

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Published

11th April 2026

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IIT Jammu Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu) has invited applications for the post of Research Assistant under the Ministry of Mines funded research project titled Sustainable electrochemical pathways for Yttrium (Y) powder production from e-waste recycling, RP-100348.

Advertisement No.: IITJ/RP-100348/26-27/A-2
Date: 07 April 2026

Recruitment Overview

Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
Designation	Research Assistant
Number of Posts	1 (One)
Area of Specialisation	e-waste recycling, electrochemical processing
Duration	Initially for six months, extendable based on performance or till the end of the project, whichever is earlier
Base Salary	Rs. 28,000 per month (consolidated, no HRA)
Employment Type	Contract / Project Staff
City	Jammu
State	Jammu & Kashmir
Country	India
Postal Code	181221
Street Address	Jagti, NH-44, PO Nagrota

Important Dates

Notification Date: 07 April 2026
Last Date to Apply: 18 April 2026
Interview Date: Not mentioned; shortlisted candidates will be informed by email

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification: B.Tech. / M.Tech. in Metallurgy / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute
Age Limit: 35 years as on the date of application
Age Relaxation: As per government guidelines

Application Process

Fill the application form online.
Upload scanned certificates and other supporting documents, if any.
Submit the application through the online portal on or before 18 April 2026.
Apply through the contract/project staff/JRF/SRF tab on the application portal.

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and project requirement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the online interview.
Interview date and time will be communicated through email.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct experimental research in metallurgy and materials engineering with focus on recycling and recovery of critical metals.
Operate electrochemical workstations and perform experiments related to electrochemical processing of e-waste.
Assist in sample preparation, electrochemical testing, e-waste recycling operations, and data collection.
Prepare technical documents including reports, presentations, and research manuscripts for publication.

Reservation, Fees and Other Details

Reservation Details	No specific reservation breakup mentioned in the notification
Application Fees	No application fee mentioned
Official Website	https://www.iitjammu.ac.in/
Application Portal	https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home

Important Instructions

Applicants must upload all documents related to educational qualification and experience.
Candidates already employed must produce a relieving certificate if selected.
Applicants are responsible for the authenticity of submitted information, documents, and photographs.
Possessing the required qualification does not guarantee an interview call.
Applicants must provide a valid email ID and phone number in the application.
Candidates should regularly check their registered email for updates.
If selected, the offer letter will be issued through email only.
No other mode of communication will be used, and no request regarding non-receipt of communication will be entertained later.

Contact Information

Primary Contact	Dr. Kancharla Hari Krishna (PI) Department of Materials Engineering, IIT Jammu Email: kancharla.harikrishna@iitjammu.ac.in
Secondary Contact	Dr. Ashok Kamaraj (Co-PI) Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad Email: ashokk@msme.iith.ac.in