- Fixed monthly salary of ₹37,000 + ₹7,400 HRA for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF).
- Project title: 'Reagent-Free Single-Cell Electrochemical Approach for Sequential Critical Mineral Recovery from Spent LIB Black Mass with India-Specific Life Cycle Assessment'.
- Project duration: 2 years (from July 2028).
- HRA provided as per Institute rules if campus accommodation is unavailable.
- Position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
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🎓 M.Sc.
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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under Ministry of Mines Sponsored Project
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Apply Deadline
22 Sep 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi (IIT BHU) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | M.Sc. (msc), M.Tech (mtech) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹37,000 - ₹37,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 28 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- M.Tech in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering with CGPA/CPI of 7.0 (on a scale of 10).
- OR M.Sc. in Chemistry or Physics with basic knowledge of electrochemistry.
- Upper age limit: 28 years as of the advertisement date (1 Sep 2026).
- Age relaxation applicable for Female/SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped candidates as per government norms.
- OR M.Sc. in Chemistry or Physics with basic knowledge of electrochemistry.
- Upper age limit: 28 years as of the advertisement date (1 Sep 2026).
- Age relaxation applicable for Female/SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped candidates as per government norms.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on an interview conducted in physical mode (online interviews may be considered in special cases).
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Physically Handicapped (as per government norms)
📂 Required Documents
- Application on plain paper including: Name, permanent and correspondence address, names of father and mother, telephone no., and email address.
- Details of educational career starting from High School or equivalent.
- Self-attested copies of all mark-sheets and certificates.
- Details of any research or other experience, if applicable.
- Details of educational career starting from High School or equivalent.
- Self-attested copies of all mark-sheets and certificates.
- Details of any research or other experience, if applicable.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under the Ministry of Mines sponsored project?
The last date to apply is 22 September 2026, which is 21 days from the advertisement date (1 September 2026).
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?
The upper age limit is 28 years as of the advertisement date (1 September 2026). Age relaxation is applicable for Female/SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped candidates as per government norms.
Q.
Is there an application fee for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) recruitment?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification for this recruitment.
Q.
Will TA/DA be provided for attending the interview for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview, as explicitly stated in the notification.
Q.
What is the salary for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?
The fixed monthly salary is ₹37,000 + ₹7,400 HRA. HRA will be provided as per Institute rules if accommodation inside the campus is not provided.