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IIT BHU Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Post

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Aug. 19, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
From ₹37K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 28 Years

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 19, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Aug – 10 Sep 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 Academic Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc.) in Science (Physics / Chemistry / Materials Science) OR Post Graduate Degree in Engineering (M.Tech. / M.E. in Materials Science / Chemical Engineering / Nanoscience & Nanotechnology) with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
National Eligibility: Must have qualified GATE with a valid score OR CSIR-UGC NET.
Desirable Criteria: Hands-on research experience in nanomaterial synthesis and characterization. Preference will be given to candidates interested in extending their JRF work into a Ph.D. program.
Project Scope & Tenure: Research project titled 'Zn-Air Battery: Te-MobiX: Safe and Degradation-controlled Batteries with Efficient Charging for Tropical e-mobility Excellence' under Principal Investigator Dr. Ashish Kumar Mishra, Associate Professor, School of Materials Science and Technology, IIT(BHU), Varanasi. Sanctioned under the Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA) by ANRF up to May 2028 (~2 years duration).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 28 years as on 10.09.2026. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC, Women, and PwD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Google Form Application Screening & GATE/NET Verification

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Technical Interview (Online / Physical Mode)

OnlineMerit Scored

Candidates must fill out the online application form via Google Forms (https://forms.gle/LpKJCTvRkWcuPMqP9) on or before September 10, 2026. Applications submitted via Google Form only before the deadline will be considered. The PI reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for interview to a reasonable limit based on qualifications and experience. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the interview date and time via email. No TA/DA is paid.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
M.Sc. / M.Tech. Academic Excellence (Min 60%) & Valid GATE / CSIR-UGC NET Score
Nanomaterial Synthesis, Morphology & Advanced Characterization Expertise
Zinc-Air Battery Chemistry, Degradation Mechanisms & Tropical E-Mobility
Technical Interview Assessment & Ph.D. Research Commitment

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.

The School of Materials Science and Technology (SMST) at Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, is a premier multidisciplinary research department with advanced cleanroom and characterization facilities (FESEM, HRTEM, AFM, potentiostats/galvanostats, gloveboxes). The project, titled 'Zn-Air Battery: Te-MobiX', is funded under the prestigious Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA) by ANRF (formerly SERB) to engineer safe, degradation-controlled zinc-air energy storage solutions tailored for tropical electric mobility in India. The JRF works under Dr. Ashish Kumar Mishra, synthesizing functional nanostructured electrocatalysts, assembling pouch-cells, and conducting high-temperature cycling tests. The academic environment strongly encourages publishing high-impact papers and transitioning into the institute's regular Ph.D. program.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual research appointment for approximately 2 years (sanctioned up to May 2028). Place of posting is School of Materials Science and Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project appointments do not lead to regular institute jobs. However, strong performers have the opportunity to convert their JRF tenure into a Ph.D. degree at IIT (BHU), opening premier avenues for Post-Doctoral fellowships abroad and R&D scientist roles in leading EV and battery manufacturing companies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Google Form Submission Mandate: Applications must be submitted strictly through the official Google Form (https://forms.gle/LpKJCTvRkWcuPMqP9); applications sent via postal mail or unformatted emails will not be considered.
  • Mandatory GATE / CSIR-UGC NET Qualification: Applicants must possess a valid GATE score or CSIR-UGC NET qualification to be eligible for the JRF fellowship.
  • Strict Application Deadline: The Google Form application must be completed on or before September 10, 2026.
  • Immediate Joining Expected: Selected candidates are expected to join the project immediately upon issuance of the offer letter.
  • Discretionary Shortlisting: The PI reserves the right to short-list candidates based on higher academic benchmarks if a large number of applications are received.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated research fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus 20% House Rent Allowance (HRA).

Monthly consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000/- plus 20% HRA (Total: ₹44,400/- per month) as per ANRF/DST project norms.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  • Candidates must fill out the application form using the provided Google link: https://forms.gle/LpKJCTvRkWcuPMqP9.
  • The application deadline is September 10, 2026.
  • Only applications submitted via the Google form before the deadline will be considered.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the interview date and time via email.
  • No Travelling Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) will be provided for attending the interview.
  • Selected candidates are expected to join immediately.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Applications must be submitted online using the official Google Form (https://forms.gle/LpKJCTvRkWcuPMqP9) on or before September 10, 2026.

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