IIT Kharagpur invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow position in Chemical Engineering for a research project on Venusian surface modeling. Candidates with national level test qualifications like CSIR-UGC NET or GATE can apply online by 14 November 2026. The fellowship offers a consolidated monthly stipend of up to ₹37,000 for a tenure of 36 months.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow [JRF] - Research | 1 | Consolidated compensation up to Rs. 37000 per month, depending on qualification and experience |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Male / OBC | Rs. 0 |
| Female | Rs. 0 |
| SC/ST | Rs. 0 |
Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc.
IIT Kharagpur has one Junior Research Fellow vacancy in a Chemical Engineering research project on the surface of Venus. Applications are accepted online until 14 November 2026, and there is no application fee. The fellowship pays up to Rs. 37000 a month on a consolidated basis. Candidates need a qualifying degree and must have been selected through a national test such as CSIR-UGC NET or GATE, or through another national level examination.
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is located in Kharagpur, West Bengal. This advertisement was issued under its Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy letterhead for a temporary assignment in a project undertaken in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
The age limit is 35 years, counted as on the last date of advertisement.
Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course, selected through a process described through any one of the following:
See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of this post.
The notice also prints a fee account: State Bank of India (00202), P.O. Kharagpur Technology, account name IIT SRIC-OM Account, account number 39502115210, IFSC SBIN0000202 and SWIFT SBININBB339. It lists RTGS, NEFT and Net Banking among the payment methods.
The notice refers to an interview. The prescribed qualifications and experience are the minimum, and merely holding them does not entitle a candidate to be called for it.
The project is titled "Modelling Venusian surface and surface morphology under a CO2 dominated dense atmosphere" and carries the code R/MVD.
The sponsoring agency is the Space Applications Centre, Department of Space, Ahmedabad.
Yes. Candidates must be selected through CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE, or through a national level examination conducted by bodies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER or NISER.
Yes. The notice allows relaxation of up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Visually Handicapped and female applicants.
It runs for 36 Months or until the project terminates, whichever comes first.
No. The notice states that the prescribed qualifications and experience are only the minimum and do not by themselves entitle a candidate to an interview call.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Advertisement number | IIT/SRIC/R/MVD/2026/101 |
| Post | Junior Research Fellow [JRF] - Research |
| Total vacancies | 1 |
| How to apply | Online |
| Last date | 14.11.2026 |
| Website | IIT Kharagpur SRIC temporary jobs page |
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Modelling Venusian surface and surface morphology under a CO2 dominated dense atmosphere |
| Project code | R/MVD |
| Department | Chemical Engineering |
| PI/Co-PI | Prof./Dr. Sourav Mondal |
| Sponsoring agency | Space Applications Centre, Department of Space, Ambawadi Vistar P.O., Ahmedabad-380 015 (India) |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 31.10.2026 |
| Last date of application | 14.11.2026 |
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Notification | Official notification (PDF) |
| Published on | SRIC temporary jobs page |
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The last date to apply online is 14 November 2026.
No, there is no application fee for this recruitment.
The maximum age limit is 35 years as of the last date of advertisement, with up to 5 years relaxation for reserved categories and female candidates.
Candidates must have a postgraduate degree or equivalent and be selected through national level tests such as CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or other recognized national examinations.
The fellowship tenure is 36 months or until the project ends, whichever is earlier.
Always verify details on the official notification before applying.
