Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad
Contractual / Regular

IIT ISM Dhanbad JRF Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 24, 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
₹37,000 per month + HRA
Age Limit
As per Government of India Norms (Max 28 Years; relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/Women)
Job Location
Jharkhand16Dhanbad7

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 4, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Sep – 4 Oct 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

Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech., M.E./M.Tech., M.S., or Integrated M.Tech in Metallurgical, Chemical, Mineral, Environmental, Computer Science, or allied engineering disciplines, OR an M.Sc./M.Sc.Tech in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or equivalent degree. Candidates must also have qualified the GATE or CSIR-UGC NET examination. Experience in machine learning, data analytics, and programming (Python, MATLAB) is desirable.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit and relaxation as per Department of Science & Technology (DST) and Government of India norms (typically up to 28 years for JRF, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/Differently Abled/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Candidate selection pathway via national score validation and subsequent screening.

GATE Score-Based Shortlisting (No Written Examination Conducted by Organization)

GATE / NET Score & Application Screening

Document ScrutinyQualifying Only

Personal Interview (Online / Offline)

InterviewMerit Scored

Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic qualifications, GATE/CSIR-UGC NET scores, and alignment with the project requirements (machine learning, DFT, molecular dynamics, and materials characterization). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview. Final selection is based on interview performance and research aptitude.

Selection Methodology & GATE Benchmark

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Official candidate evaluation and shortlisting framework based on national competitive benchmarks.

National Score Merit

GATE Score-Based Shortlisting (No Written Examination Conducted by Organization)

Candidates are directly shortlisted based on their valid GATE score in the respective engineering/science paper. The recruiting authority does not conduct a separate written or computer-based test (CBT).

Shortlisting Criteria

Normalized GATE Marks / Scorecard out of 1000. Cutoffs vary by engineering discipline and reservation category.

Subsequent Evaluation Stage

Shortlisted applicants are invited for Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), or Document Verification (DV) as specified.

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 academic and computational research environment at the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology and TexMiN Foundation, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. Daily responsibilities involve multiscale modeling, density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics simulations, development of AI/machine learning predictive frameworks in Python/MATLAB, laboratory characterization of secondary rare-earth element (REE) sources (mine tailings, fly ash, e-waste), and optimizing sustainable extraction processes.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The position has an 18-month project tenure (or until project completion), with provision for conversion into a regular Institute JRF/Ph.D. fellowship subject to IIT(ISM) institutional rules and performance evaluation.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Junior Research Fellows (JRF) completing two years of satisfactory research can be upgraded to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) with fellowship revision to ₹42,000/- per month + HRA upon committee assessment. In addition, JRF candidates are eligible for direct registration in the Ph.D. program at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad under institute guidelines.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Valid GATE or CSIR-UGC NET qualification is strictly mandatory; applications without proof of national score qualification will be summarily rejected.
  • Applicants must merge their CV, GATE/NET scorecard, Class 10th onwards marksheets/certificates, and experience certificates into a single consolidated PDF file.
  • The email subject line must strictly follow the prescribed format: 'Application for the position of JRF under TEXMiN Project SRDP 1320 G'.
  • The application deadline is 4th October 2026; late emails will not be considered for shortlisting.

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

  • UR / Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA as applicable). The tenure of the project is 18 months or until completion of the project, with potential conversion into a regular institute JRF subject to IIT (ISM) rules.

Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA as applicable

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 comprehensive CV detailing academic qualifications, GATE/NET score, research experience, and programming skills.
  2. Combine your CV, GATE/CSIR-UGC NET scorecard, self-attested copies of marksheets and certificates from Class 10th onwards, and proof of work experience into a single merged PDF file.
  3. Send the email to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Madhulika Gupta, at [email protected] on or before 4th October 2026.
  4. Write the email subject line strictly as: “Application for the position of JRF under TEXMiN Project SRDP 1320 G”.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for this position.

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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.

Candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech., M.E./M.Tech., M.S., or Integrated M.Tech in Metallurgical, Chemical, Mineral, Environmental, or Computer Science engineering, OR an M.Sc./M.Sc.Tech in Chemistry or Environmental Science. Additionally, qualification in the GATE or CSIR-UGC NET exam is mandatory.

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