IIT Madras JRF Recruitment 2026 - Advt.78/2026

IIT Madras is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Physics on a contract basis. If you have a B.E. / B.Tech in Electronic Engineering or Photonics, or an M.Sc. in Physics or related field, you can apply online. The last date to submit the online application is 19 May 2026. The stipend is Rs. 37,000 per month plus 24% HRA.

IIT Madras Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post (Advt.78/2026)

The Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR), Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has invited applications for the temporary post of Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Physics under Advt.78/2026 dated 29 April 2026. The project is co-ordinated by Dr. Bhallamudi Vidya Praveen (Department of Physics) and Dr. Sudharshan Srinivasan (Department of Electrical Engineering). The position is for 1 year and involves work on a magneto-optic quantum sensor.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Electronic Engineering or Photonics, OR M.Sc. in Physics or related field
• GATE: A valid GATE score is mandatory for the JRF position
• Hands-on Experience (Preferred): Fibre simulation and testing of fibre or photonic components for sensor systems
• System Engineering: Experience in design and assembly of magneto-optic quantum sensors
• Component Testing: Characterization and performance evaluation of electrical and optical components
• Instrumentation & Control: Programming in LabVIEW and Python for automated instrument control and data acquisition
• Industrial Experience is preferable
• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of India (or hold an eligibility certificate from the Government of India if you are from Pakistan or Nepal)

Age Limit

• Maximum age: Below 32 years

Stipend

• Stipend: Rs. 37,000 per month plus 24% HRA
• Duration: 1 year (purely contract basis, no claim for extension or regularization)

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

Selection is based on the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: Based on online application and eligibility criteria
2. Test / Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for test or interview at IIT Madras. Hard copy of the application is NOT to be sent to the Institute, but a printout must be carried to the test or interview.
3. Document Verification: All original certificates required at the time of test or interview

Mere possession of minimum qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Madras ICSR portal at icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php.
2. Check the advertisement number Advt.78/2026 displayed on the website.
3. Register and fill in the online application form for the relevant position.
4. Upload the required documents and submit your application.
5. Note that the application cannot be edited or reverted once submitted.
6. Submit your application before 19 May 2026.
7. If called for the test or interview, carry a printout of the submitted application along with all original documents.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 29 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 May 2026
• Test / Interview Date: To be announced

• Assemble, characterize and test the magneto-optic quantum sensor
• Design and evaluate fibre and photonic components for sensor systems
• Programme automated instrument control routines in LabVIEW and Python
• Perform data acquisition and analysis for ongoing experiments
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Participate in regular project review meetings
• Prepare technical reports and meet project milestones on time