Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal
Contractual / Regular

IISER Bhopal Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 28, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
₹37,000 + 20% HRA (₹44,400/month)
Age Limit
Up to 28 Years (Relaxable as per GOI norms)
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh28Bhopal15

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 4, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Sep – 4 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications: Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related fields with at least 60% marks or 7.0 CPI/CGPA, along with at least one national-level qualification (CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF, NET-LS, JEST, or valid GATE score). Alternatively, candidates who have completed BS-MS from national-level institutes (such as IITs, IISERs, or IISc) with ≥ 8.0 CPI are eligible without requiring a separate national score.

Preferable Skills: Practical experience in computer programming (Python, C++, Fortran), data analysis, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and machine learning algorithm development.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is generally 28 years as on the application deadline, with relaxations of up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Female/PwD candidates as per DST and Government of India norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & CV Evaluation

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Online Technical Interview

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Applications received via email will be screened by the Principal Investigator and screening committee based on academic records, national test credentials (GATE/NET/JEST), and relevant programming/computational background. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview conducted via an online video conferencing platform.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Component
Academic Credentials & National Exam Merit
Scientific Programming & Computational Skills
Molecular Modeling & Simulation Competence
Machine Learning & AI Foundations
Online Interview Defense & Research Motivation

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Advanced computational research environment within the Department of Chemistry and the AI4QMS (Artificial Intelligence for Quantum Molecular Simulations) Lab at IISER Bhopal. The role involves developing machine-learned interatomic potentials from ab initio quantum calculations to accelerate molecular dynamics simulations of condensed-phase reactions and chemical dynamics.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial appointment is for 1 year, extendable based on satisfactory research progress and project needs. The position offers potential continuation toward Ph.D. registration subject to Institute doctoral admission guidelines. Stationed at the IISER Bhopal campus, Bhauri, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project fellows who perform well and meet institutional academic benchmarks have an explicit pathway for absorption into the regular Ph.D. program at IISER Bhopal. The position does not confer regular employment in the institute cadre, but provides top-tier research publications and high-performance computing (HPC) experience.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] on or before 4th November 2026; physical postal applications will not be processed.
  • Candidates must possess at least one valid national-level qualification (UGC-JRF / CSIR-JRF / NET-LS / JEST / GATE) unless they hold a BS-MS degree from IIT, IISER, or IISc with ≥ 8.0 CPI.
  • Ensure all attachments (CV, certificates, scorecard) are legibly merged into a clean PDF and referee contact emails are accurately listed.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be notified solely by email; check inbox and spam folders regularly after the closing date.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Junior Research Fellow (JRF)2
Total Vacancies2

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly fellowship of ₹37,000/- plus 20% HRA (₹7,400/-), resulting in total monthly emoluments of ₹44,400/-.

Consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹37,000/- plus 20% House Rent Allowance (HRA), totaling ₹44,400/- per month as per DST / Institute guidelines.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare a formal cover letter highlighting your motivation and interest in combining AI/ML with quantum molecular simulations.
  2. Prepare a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining educational background, percentage/CPI, computational skill sets, and a brief description of prior research projects.
  3. Collate self-attested digital copies of degree certificates, mark sheets, and your valid national exam scorecard (CSIR/UGC-NET, GATE, or JEST with rank).
  4. Include the names and contact credentials of one or two academic/professional referees in your application.
  5. Submit the complete application package as a single PDF attachment via email to Dr. Apurba Nandi at [email protected] on or before 4th November 2026. Use a clear subject line such as “Application for JRF Position in AI/ML Quantum Molecular Simulations”.
  6. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email with details and links for the online interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is required.

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The application submission deadline is 4th November 2026. Complete applications must be emailed to Dr. Apurba Nandi on or before this date.

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