- Applications invited for 1 (one) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under the ANRF PAIR SAKSHAM project.
- Project title: Mid-IR Light Generation in Nonlinear Materials using Four-Wave-Mixing (Lead Co-PI: Dr. Than Singh Saini).
- Conducted under the ANRF PAIR Program with NIT Kurukshetra (Spoke) and IIT Indore (Hub).
- Project themes include Advanced Materials, Environmental Sustainability & Energy Technology, and Health & Medical Technologies.
- Workplace may vary between NIT Kurukshetra (Spoke) and IIT Indore (Hub) as per project requirements.
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🎓 Master's Degree
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Advanced Materials under ANRF PAIR SAKSHAM Project
National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra & Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (Spoke) & Indian Institute of Technology Indore (Hub)
Apply Deadline
16 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra & Indian Institute of Technology Indore (NIT Kurukshetra & IIT Indore) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA (as per norms) |
| Age Limits | Maximum 32 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | • Summary: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Post-graduation in Basic Sciences/Engineering with 60% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.5/10 (for General/OBC).
- 5% relaxation in marks/CGPA (or 0.5 CGPA relaxation) for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- Degree must be from a UGC-recognized university/institute/autonomous body.
- Final-year Master’s students who have submitted their thesis but lack final-semester results as of 16.11.2026 may apply, provided they submit results by 31 December 2026. Otherwise, JRF offer will be cancelled.
- Desirable: CSIR/UGC-NET, GATE, or GPAT qualification.
- 5% relaxation in marks/CGPA (or 0.5 CGPA relaxation) for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- Degree must be from a UGC-recognized university/institute/autonomous body.
- Final-year Master’s students who have submitted their thesis but lack final-semester results as of 16.11.2026 may apply, provided they submit results by 31 December 2026. Otherwise, JRF offer will be cancelled.
- Desirable: CSIR/UGC-NET, GATE, or GPAT qualification.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Written test and interview in physical mode at NIT Kurukshetra.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for the written exam and interview schedule.
- Syllabus: As per GATE/NET curriculum for the respective discipline.
- Candidates who have qualified GATE/NET or other national-level exams are exempted from the written test.
- No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the written test/interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for the written exam and interview schedule.
- Syllabus: As per GATE/NET curriculum for the respective discipline.
- Candidates who have qualified GATE/NET or other national-level exams are exempted from the written test.
- No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the written test/interview.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
GEN, OBC, SC, ST, PwD
📂 Required Documents
- Filled and signed application form (prescribed format attached in the advertisement).
- Copy of all academic documents (degree certificates, mark sheets, etc.).
- Proof of National Eligibility Test qualification (if applicable, e.g., GATE/NET/GPAT).
- Research experience documents (if any).
- Passport-sized photograph (recent).
- Single PDF soft copy of all documents and the application form.
- Copy of all academic documents (degree certificates, mark sheets, etc.).
- Proof of National Eligibility Test qualification (if applicable, e.g., GATE/NET/GPAT).
- Research experience documents (if any).
- Passport-sized photograph (recent).
- Single PDF soft copy of all documents and the application form.
💳 Application Fee Details
• Summary: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under this project?
There is 1 vacancy for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in Advanced Materials under the ANRF PAIR SAKSHAM project.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?
The last date to submit the application is 16 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applying to this JRF position?
The upper age limit for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position is 32 years as of 16 November 2026.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, the notification does not mention any application fee for this JRF position.
Q.
What is the fellowship amount for the selected Junior Research Fellow?
The selected candidate will receive a fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- per month along with HRA as per norms.