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IIT Jammu Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 03 JRF & Research Associate-III Posts

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Sep. 8, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Research Associate - III (RA-III)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
3 Posts
Pay Scale
₹36,000 to ₹80,400/- per month (Consolidated with 20% HRA)
Age Limit
Up to 50 Years (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 7, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 7, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 22, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window7 – 22 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

Educational & Research Qualifications:
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (1 Post): M.Tech. / M.E. in Mechanical / Chemical / Computer Science & Engineering and B.Tech. / B.E. with minimum 60% marks (or 6.5 CGPA), OR B.Tech. / B.E. with minimum 60% marks throughout from Class XII onwards. Candidates with valid GATE/NET receive ₹37,000/- + 20% HRA; candidates without GATE/NET are eligible as Project Associate-I at ₹30,000/- + 20% HRA.
Research Associate - III (RA-III) (2 Posts): Ph.D. in Mechanical / Chemical / Computer Science & Engineering with B.Tech. / B.E., OR M.Tech. / M.E. with 3 years research/design/development experience and at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
Desirable Skills: Programming in C/C++, Python, FORTRAN, Ansys Fluent CFD, and physics-informed AI/ML (PINNs).
Ph.D. Pathway: Recommended candidates meeting IIT Jammu criteria may be admitted to the institutional Ph.D. program.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 50 years. Age relaxation of 5 years is admissible for SC/ST/women/physically challenged candidates and 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application & Document Upload on IIT Jammu Portal (by 22.09.2026)

OnlineQualifying Only

Scrutiny & Shortlisting of Applications based on Academic Merit & Research Experience

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview through Online / Offline Platform before Expert Selection Committee

OnlineMerit Scored

The selection process comprises:
1. Online Application: Candidates must submit their application form along with scanned certificates through https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home on or before 22.09.2026.
2. Shortlisting: Applications will be screened based on academic credentials, GATE/NET qualifications, and research alignment with reactor thermal-hydraulics.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview via online/offline platform (intimated by email). No TA/DA is paid for attending offline interview.
4. Ph.D. Recommendation: Eligible candidates may also be recommended for Ph.D. admission at IIT Jammu.

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
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Academic Record (B.Tech / M.Tech / Ph.D. in Mech/Chem/CSE)
GATE / NET Score & Scientific Research Publications in SCI Journals
Technical Expertise in CFD (Ansys), Programming (C++, Python, FORTRAN) & Physics-informed AI/ML
Personal Interview Performance before Expert Committee (Thermal-Hydraulics & Nuclear Modeling)

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 nuclear reactor physics, thermal-hydraulics, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) research at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (Jagti campus, Nagrota, NH-44, Jammu). The project, titled 'Design And Analysis Of Nuclear Coupled Thermal-Hydraulic Behaviour Of Liquid Metal Cooled Bharat Micro Modular Reactor', is sanctioned under the newly formed Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). Research personnel work on high-end multiphysics simulations coupling neutron kinetics with liquid metal (sodium/lead-bismuth) thermal-hydraulics, turbulence modeling, conjugate heat transfer, numerical code development in FORTRAN/C++/Python, Ansys Fluent simulations, and physics-informed neural networks (PINNs / physics-informed AI/ML). High-performance computing (HPC) cluster access. Collaborative academic environment with Ph.D. enrollment pathways at IIT Jammu. Standard academic working hours (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary contractual position initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years or until project completion based on annual performance and fund availability. Does not confer any right to regular absorption or permanent employment at IIT Jammu.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project staff progression: JRF fellows who perform satisfactorily and possess GATE/NET can upgrade to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in the 3rd year (with emoluments enhanced to ₹42,000 + HRA). Furthermore, candidates meeting institutional criteria can directly register for the regular Ph.D. program at IIT Jammu. RA-III builds top-tier SCI publications for future faculty or BARC/NPCIL/DRDO scientific positions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Online Portal Submission: Applications along with self-attested documents must be submitted exclusively via the IIT Jammu application portal (https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home) by 22 September 2026.
  • GATE / NET Distinction: Candidates with valid GATE/NET or M.Tech admitted through GATE receive ₹37,000/- + 20% HRA as JRF; eligible candidates without GATE are recruited as Project Associate-I at ₹30,000/- + 20% HRA.
  • RA-III Publication Mandate: Candidates applying for RA-III with M.Tech must have 3 years experience and at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
  • Self-Funded Travel: Outstation candidates invited for offline interview or joining must travel on their own funds; no TA/DA is admissible.

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) / Project Associate-I1
  • Research Associate - III (RA-III)2
Total Vacancies3 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration: ₹36,000/- to ₹44,400/- for JRF / Project Associate-I and ₹80,400/- for RA-III (including 20% HRA). Purely contractual appointment initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years.

Consolidated monthly salary: ₹37,000/- + 20% HRA for JRF (1st & 2nd year), ₹42,000/- + 20% HRA (3rd year); non-GATE JRF candidates receive ₹30,000/- + 20% HRA as Project Associate-I. Research Associate-III receives ₹67,000/- + 20% HRA per month.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged for applying through the online portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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There are 03 positions available: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (1 Post) and Research Associate-III (RA-III) (2 Posts) under the ANRF-sanctioned research project 'Design And Analysis Of Nuclear Coupled Thermal-Hydraulic Behaviour Of Liquid Metal Cooled Bharat Micro Modular Reactor'.

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