Contractual / Regular

NIT Silchar Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 1 Post

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Sep. 2, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Chemistry / Biotechnology
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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
28 years As per DBT/NIT Silchar norms.
Job Location
Assam29Silchar5+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 28, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Aug – 15 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

Candidates must possess a Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a relevant/allied discipline with at least 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) as per DBT and NIT Silchar guidelines. Desirable: Hands-on research experience in microalgae culturing, membrane-based photobioreactors, carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture, activated biochar preparation, heterogeneous catalysis, or materials characterization techniques.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 28 years as on the last date of application (15 September 2026). Age relaxation is admissible for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and female candidates as per Government of India / DBT norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Soft-copy Application Submission via Email to [email protected] (Deadline: 15 September 2026)

OnlineQualifying Only

Screening and Shortlisting of Applicants based on Academic and Research Merit

OnlineQualifying Only

Offline Personal Interview at the Department of Chemistry, NIT Silchar

OfflineMerit Scored

Original Document Verification and Agreement Signing at the time of joining

OfflineQualifying Only

Interested candidates must submit the duly filled application form (as per Annexure format) along with an updated CV and supporting self-attested documents by email to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, at [email protected] on or before 15 September 2026. The subject line must read: 'Application for the post of JRF under the project BT/PR60588/CCU/173/38/2025'. Eligible shortlisted candidates will be notified of the offline interview date, time, and venue via email. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. Selected candidates must sign an agreement at the time of joining.

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.

National Institute of Technology Silchar (NITS), established in 1967 as a Regional Engineering College and upgraded to an Institute of National Importance, spans a 625-acre green campus along the Silchar-Hailakandi Road in the Cachar district of Assam. The Department of Chemistry and Green Catalysis Lab, led by internationally recognized researcher Dr. S. L. Rokhum, conducts cutting-edge research in microalgae biotechnology, membrane-based photobioreactors, carbon capture, and biomass valorization. The JRF fellow will synthesize bifunctional activated biochars, culture genetically engineered microalgae, evaluate lifecycle emissions, and operate advanced spectroscopy and analytical equipment (GC-MS, FTIR, XRD, and BET surface area analyzers).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment for 02 (two) years or till the completion of the DBT project, whichever is earlier, subject to satisfactory performance review every 12 months. Stationed at Department of Chemistry, NIT Silchar, Cachar, Assam – 788010.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project-bound JRF position. Selected candidates have the opportunity to enroll in the Ph.D. program at NIT Silchar as per institute norms, and gain high-impact publications in renewable bioenergy and catalysis.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Email Application Only: Completed application forms, CV, and scanned documents must be emailed to [email protected] by 15.09.2026; physical forms are not required beforehand.
  • Mandatory Subject Line: The email subject line must strictly state: 'Application for the post of JRF under the project BT/PR60588/CCU/173/38/2025'.
  • No TA/DA Permissible: Candidates must travel to NIT Silchar for the offline interview at their own expense.
  • Mandatory Service Agreement: Selected candidates must sign an official service agreement at the time of joining.

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 (DBT Project - Biofuel & CO2 Capture)1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000/- per month plus admissible House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per DBT and NIT Silchar rules (approx. ₹39,960/- per month gross).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  • Applicants should send the duly filled application form along with CV and supporting documents.
  • Send all documents to the PI via email at [email protected].
  • The subject line of the email must be: "Application for the post of JRF under the project BT/PR60588/CCU/173/38/2025".
  • Interview date and mode (offline) will be notified through email.
  • No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview or joining the post.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

NIL (No application fee is charged).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Candidates must have an M.Sc. in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a relevant allied discipline with a minimum of 60% marks as per DBT and NIT Silchar norms.

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