Vacancy details
| Post or Discipline | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 5 (one per project) | Rs. 37,000 per month + 10% HRA (as per norms) |
IIT Indore invites applications for 5 Junior Research Fellow positions under the SAKSHAM project. Candidates with post-graduation in Basic Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy or Technology and a CSIR/UGC-NET/SET or GATE/GPAT qualification can apply online by 10 November 2026. Interviews will be held on 12 November 2026.
| Post or Discipline | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 5 (one per project) | Rs. 37,000 per month + 10% HRA (as per norms) |
Post-graduation in Basic Sciences/Engineering/Pharmacy/Technology from a UGC recognized University/Institute/Autonomous bodies.
60% aggregate marks for GEN candidates and 55% aggregate marks for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PH candidates.
CSIR/UGC-NET/SET or GATE/GPAT qualification.
Five Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions are open under the ANRF PAIR SAKSHAM project, with one fellow to be taken per project. The application deadline has been extended to 10 November 2026, and the interview has moved to 12 November 2026. Candidates need post-graduation in Basic Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy or Technology along with a CSIR/UGC-NET/SET or GATE/GPAT qualification. The fellowship is Rs. 37,000 a month plus 10% HRA as per norms.
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
The project hub is listed as IITI-SVV, Ujjain, and links the Indian Institute of Technology Indore (the hub institution) with Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh (the spoke institution). The project is titled "SAKSHAM - Scientific Advancements in Knowledge for Sustainability, Healthcare, and Materials" and is sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under its PAIR program. Its three themes are Advance Materials, Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology, and Health and Medical Technology.
The projects are set out in a separate document, linked under Important Links below.
The upper age limit is 32 years as on 1 November 2026. It is relaxed by 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, Female and PH candidates.
Prior experience in basic techniques applied in Advanced Material, Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology, and Health and Medical Technologies.
Applicants from the SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PH categories who hold a valid Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate will be given priority, if found suitable.
See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
Selection is by interview, and only shortlisted candidates will be called. The interview schedule will be conveyed through the University website or by email. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Yes. Along with post-graduation, candidates need a CSIR/UGC-NET/SET or GATE/GPAT qualification.
GEN candidates need 60% aggregate marks, while SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PH candidates need 55% aggregate marks.
SC, ST, OBC, Female and PH candidates get a 5-year relaxation on the upper age limit of 32 years.
The first appointment is up to 31 March 2027, and it is likely to continue till the project ends.
All relevant educational certificates must be properly scanned into a single PDF file and submitted through the Google form.
No. Only shortlisted candidates will be called, and they will be told the schedule through the University website or by email.
No. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
The project is implemented at IIT Indore in collaboration with Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain, and the workplace may vary from time to time as per project requirements.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Project | SAKSHAM, under the ANRF PAIR program |
| Total vacancies | 5 |
| How to apply | Online, through a Google form |
| Last date | 10.11.2026 (extended) |
| Interview date | 12.11.2026 (extended) |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Extended deadline for application submission | 10.11.2026 |
| Extended date of interview | 12.11.2026, from 11 AM onwards |
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Apply online | JRF application Google form |
| List of projects | SAKSHAM project list |
| Official notification | Official notification (PDF) |
| Official Website | Official website of Indian Institute of Technology Indore |
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The last date to apply online is 10 November 2026.
Yes, candidates must have a CSIR/UGC-NET/SET or GATE/GPAT qualification along with post-graduation.
The upper age limit is 32 years as of 1 November 2026, with a 5-year relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, Female, and PH candidates.
Candidates must apply online by filling the Google form and uploading scanned educational certificates in a single PDF file before 10 November 2026.
No, no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Always verify details on the official notification before applying.