Junior Research Fellow

This role is ideally suited for highly motivated postgraduate candidates in Basic Sciences, Engineering, Management, or Technology with a strong academic record (60% marks/CGPA 6.5 for General category). Candidates aiming for research careers and those possessing CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE/GPAT qualifications are particularly encouraged to apply. Final-year Master's students who have submitted their dissertations are also eligible, provided they can submit final results by August 31, 2026. The position offers an opportunity to work on a significant national research project in collaboration with premier institutions.

Candidates without a postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification, or those who do not meet the minimum aggregate marks/CGPA criteria, should not apply. Applicants unable to submit final Master's results by the specified date (August 31, 2026) will have their offers cancelled. The role is project-specific and contractual, with no guarantee of permanent employment. Individuals seeking immediate permanent government positions or those unwilling to work at either Kurukshetra or Indore should consider other opportunities.

Working as a Junior Research Fellow at institutions like NIT Kurukshetra and IIT Indore, both institutions of national importance, carries significant academic prestige. This position under the ANRF PAIR SAKSHAM project offers valuable research experience in cutting-edge areas (Advanced Materials, Environmental Sustainability, Energy Technology, Health and Medical Technologies), which can be a strong foundation for future doctoral studies or research careers in both academia and industry.