- Sponsored project titled Prospect Evaluation of Deep Coal Seams of CBM fields under Raniganj East Block under ESSAR Oil and Gas Ltd.
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Keka Ojha, Professor (HAG), Department of Petroleum Engineering, IIT(ISM).
- Tenure: Two years or until the project concludes.
- JRF position may be converted into a regular JRF at IIT(ISM) as per institute rules.
- Objective: Physico-chemical and petrographic evaluation of borehole samples for field prospect evaluation.
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JRF and Project Assistant Positions for ESSAR Oil and Gas Ltd Sponsored Project
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Apply Deadline
30 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad (IIT (ISM) Dhanbad) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Sc. (bsc), B.Tech (btech), M.Sc. (msc), M.Tech (mtech) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
JRF: Rs. 37,000/- per month Project Assistant: Rs. 25,000/- per month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 28 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
• Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Qualifications: ['B.Tech/M.Tech/M.E. in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science & Engineering, or Geology', 'M.Sc. in Chemistry or Geology'], Minimum Marks: 60% or equivalent CGPA/OGPA, Additional Conditions: ['Qualifying NET/GATE is mandatory for Ph.D. admission in Engineering/Science, except for candidates with:', '- M.Tech/M.E. with First Class or minimum 60% marks, OR', '- B.Tech/B.E. with minimum CGPA of 8 (on a 10-point scale) from a CFTI or NIRF Top 100 institute, OR', '- B.Tech/B.E. with minimum CGPA of 8 (on a 10-point scale) from any other institute/University']
• Post Name: Project Assistant (PA), Qualifications: ['B.Tech/B.E. in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science & Engineering, or Geology', 'B.Sc. in Chemistry or Geology'], Minimum Marks: 60% or equivalent CGPA/OGPA, Additional Conditions: ['Must be from a recognized institute/university under a regular program.']
• Post Name: Project Assistant (PA), Qualifications: ['B.Tech/B.E. in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science & Engineering, or Geology', 'B.Sc. in Chemistry or Geology'], Minimum Marks: 60% or equivalent CGPA/OGPA, Additional Conditions: ['Must be from a recognized institute/university under a regular program.']
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on academic qualifications and NET/GATE (if applicable).
- Interview scheduled on November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM (hybrid mode, physical presence preferred).
- Interview scheduled on November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM (hybrid mode, physical presence preferred).
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, Female (relaxation in upper age limit as per GOI/DST rules)
📂 Required Documents
- Attested copies of all degree certificates.
- Attested copies of experience certificates (if applicable).
- Hard copy of application with speed post submission.
- Attested copies of experience certificates (if applicable).
- Hard copy of application with speed post submission.
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the JRF and Project Assistant positions at IIT(ISM)?
The last date to apply is October 30, 2026, at 11:00 PM.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applicants applying for these positions?
The upper age limit is 28 years as of the date of appointment, with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and Female candidates as per GOI/DST rules.
Q.
What is the salary for the JRF and Project Assistant positions?
The salary for JRF is Rs. 37,000/- per month, and for Project Assistant, it is Rs. 25,000/- per month.
Q.
Is there an interview for these positions?
Yes, the interview is scheduled on November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM in hybrid mode, with physical presence preferred.
Q.
How should I apply for these positions?
Send a hard copy of the application with attested copies of all degree and experience certificates by speed post and email to kekaojha@iitism.ac.in and archanabalikram@iitism.ac.in. Mention the project number (CSSR0001I) in the subject.