- Applications invited for temporary contract-based Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions in the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras.
- Duration: Initially for six months, extendable based on performance.
- Coordinator: Prof. Balaji Narasimhan, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras.
- Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Mode of recruitment: Online application only via the official IIT Madras careers portal.
IIT
Active Listing
🎓 B.A.
🎓 Master's Degree
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Civil/Agricultural/Geomatics Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Apply Deadline
09 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) (IIT Madras) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.A. (bachelor's-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹37,000 per month + 27% House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | • Message: No explicit mention of an application fee is found in the provided raw job notification text. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum Qualifications:
• Four-year bachelor’s degree in Civil/Agricultural/Geomatics Engineering and a Two-Year master’s degree in Civil/Agricultural/Allied Engineering disciplines with specialization in Hydrology/Hydraulics/Water Resources/Irrigation Water Management/Irrigation and Drainage Engineering or equivalent.
- Eligibility Criteria:
• Candidates must have passed GATE OR cleared a National Level selection process conducted by IIT Madras for this announcement.
- Desirable Skills:
• Preference given to candidates with expertise in GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS), Field Hydrology, measurements, and hydrologic modeling (Mike+, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM).
• Four-year bachelor’s degree in Civil/Agricultural/Geomatics Engineering and a Two-Year master’s degree in Civil/Agricultural/Allied Engineering disciplines with specialization in Hydrology/Hydraulics/Water Resources/Irrigation Water Management/Irrigation and Drainage Engineering or equivalent.
- Eligibility Criteria:
• Candidates must have passed GATE OR cleared a National Level selection process conducted by IIT Madras for this announcement.
- Desirable Skills:
• Preference given to candidates with expertise in GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS), Field Hydrology, measurements, and hydrologic modeling (Mike+, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on GATE scores or IIT Madras selection process results.
- Interview/Document Verification for shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection based on performance and suitability for the role.
- Interview/Document Verification for shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection based on performance and suitability for the role.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Proof of GATE score (if applicable) or selection process clearance certificate from IIT Madras.
- Marksheets and certificates of bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
- Experience certificates (if any).
- Proof of specialization in relevant fields (e.g., Hydrology, Water Resources).
- Testimonials from referees (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed at IIT Madras.
- Marksheets and certificates of bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
- Experience certificates (if any).
- Proof of specialization in relevant fields (e.g., Hydrology, Water Resources).
- Testimonials from referees (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed at IIT Madras.
💳 Application Fee Details
• Message: No explicit mention of an application fee is found in the provided raw job notification text.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position at IIT Madras?
There are 2 vacancies available for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position at IIT Madras?
The last date to submit the online application is 9 November 2026.
Q.
Is there an application fee for applying to the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?
The notification does not mention any application fee for this position.
Q.
What is the salary for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?
The salary is ₹37,000 per month plus 27% House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Q.
What qualifications are required for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?
Candidates must have a four-year bachelor’s degree in Civil/Agricultural/Geomatics Engineering and a two-year master’s degree in Civil/Agricultural/Allied Engineering disciplines with specialization in Hydrology/Hydraulics/Water Resources/Irrigation Water Management/Irrigation and Drainage Engineering or equivalent. Additionally, candidates must have passed GATE or cleared the IIT Madras selection process.