• Educational Qualification: M.Sc. or M.Tech. in Remote Sensing / Geoinformatics, M.Tech. in Water Resources Engineering, or M.Sc. Geography with a thesis focused on Remote Sensing applications (preferably hydrological applications), OR any Master’s degree with demonstrated expertise in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery processing.
• National Eligibility: Must be qualified in National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC NET) or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in the relevant discipline.
• Ph.D. Opportunity: Candidates meeting IIT Jammu eligibility criteria who are recommended by the selection committee may be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program.
Contractual / RegularSep. 4, 2026
IIT Jammu Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Post
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Sep. 4, 2026Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
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Sep 4, 2026
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Sep 2, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 20, 2026
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Application Window2 – 20 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Upper age limit is 28 years as on the last date of application (20.09.2026). Age relaxation of up to 5 years is admissible for SC/ST/women and PwD candidates, and 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates as per Government of India norms.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Application Screening & Shortlisting on Research Relevance & GATE/NET Merit
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Technical Interview before Selection Committee
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Selection is conducted through a two-stage evaluation process:
1. Screening: Applications submitted through the IIT Jammu online portal by September 20, 2026 are screened based on academic credentials, thesis relevance in SAR/hydrology, and GATE/NET scores.
2. Technical Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited via email for a technical interview conducted through online or offline mode before a faculty expert committee led by Dr. Chembolu Vinay (Civil Engineering). No TA/DA is provided for attending offline interviews.
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The Junior Research Fellow will join the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Jammu under Principal Investigator Dr. Chembolu Vinay on an ISRO-funded NISAR-UP project. Daily responsibilities involve processing high-resolution L-band and S-band radar imagery, developing computational geomorphological models for Himalayan river basins, writing research publications in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting findings at aerospace/geoscience symposia. The work environment at Jagti campus is academically rigorous and research-focused.
Posting & Transfer Policy
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Contractual research appointment initially for 12 months, extendable based on performance and project duration (coterminous with the ISRO project). Stationed at Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, Jagti, NH-44, Nagrota, Jammu (J&K).
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The position does not have a formal cadre promotion ladder. However, fellows demonstrating high research caliber and meeting IIT Jammu's doctoral eligibility may be recommended for conversion into the institute's regular Ph.D. program.
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- Mandatory Online Portal Application: Applications must be submitted through the IIT Jammu portal (https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home) under the [contract/project staff/JRF/SRF] tab by September 20, 2026; email submissions are not accepted.
- Mandatory NET/GATE Score: Candidates must possess an active or valid CSIR-UGC NET or GATE qualification in a relevant discipline.
- No TA/DA Provided: Candidates attending offline interviews or reporting for duty must travel entirely at their own expense.
- Relieving Certificate Required: Candidates currently employed must present an official relieving certificate from their employer upon selection.
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Total Vacancies1 Post
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Monthly consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000/- plus 18% House Rent Allowance (HRA) as applicable as per ISRO / DST guidelines (Gross: ₹43,660/- per month). Position is initially for 12 months, extendable based on performance and project duration.
Consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000/- per month plus 18% HRA as applicable under ISRO NISAR-UP project funding.
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Sep 4, 2026
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Starts
Sep 2, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 20, 2026
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Exam Date
TBA
Application Window2 – 20 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Screening & Shortlisting on Research Relevance & GATE/NET Merit
OnlineQualifying Only
Technical Interview before Selection Committee
OnlineMerit Scored
Selection is conducted through a two-stage evaluation process:
1. Screening: Applications submitted through the IIT Jammu online portal by September 20, 2026 are screened based on academic credentials, thesis relevance in SAR/hydrology, and GATE/NET scores.
2. Technical Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited via email for a technical interview conducted through online or offline mode before a faculty expert committee led by Dr. Chembolu Vinay (Civil Engineering). No TA/DA is provided for attending offline interviews.
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Yes. A candidate who meets IIT Jammu's institutional eligibility criteria, applies for the Ph.D. program, and receives the recommendation of the selection committee may be considered for Ph.D. admission.
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