IIT Bhilai JRF Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT Bhilai) has released a notification for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in an ANRF-funded research project under the Department of Mechanical Engineering. If you have a B.E./B.Tech or M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (or allied discipline) with valid GATE score, you can apply online via Google Form. The last date to apply is 25 April 2026. The fellowship pays Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA.

IIT Bhilai Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT Bhilai), located in Durg district, Chhattisgarh, has invited applications for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in an Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) funded project. The research project is titled "Development, validation, and application of rate-dependent homogenized constitutive model for open-cell foams" and is led by Dr. Anshul Faye, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The initial appointment is for 12 months, extendable based on performance, with the total project duration being 4 years. This is a good opportunity for GATE-qualified mechanical engineering graduates or postgraduates interested in research on solid mechanics and additive manufacturing.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Graduate (B.E./B.Tech) or Postgraduate (M.E./M.Tech) degree in Mechanical Engineering or an allied discipline from a recognized institute or university.
• Marks: You must have First Class with 60% marks or equivalent (55% marks for SC/ST candidates).
• GATE: You must have cleared the GATE examination -- this is mandatory.
• Desirable: Sound knowledge of Mechanics of Solids and experience in Additive Manufacturing of Metals will give you an advantage.
• Nationality: Only Indian nationals can apply.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 30 years as on 01 April 2026.
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• You will get a monthly fellowship of Rs. 37,000 per month.
• HRA (House Rent Allowance) is also provided, if applicable.
• This follows the standard DST/ANRF JRF fellowship structure.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification. You can apply free of cost.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: Applications will be screened based on qualifications, GATE score, and experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

The decision of the selection committee will be final. The position is available immediately, so the selected candidate must join duty right after receiving the offer.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form attached with the official advertisement from the IIT Bhilai website.
2. Fill in the application form completely.
3. Prepare your resume/CV.
4. Combine the filled application form and your resume into a single PDF file.
5. Upload this PDF at the Google Form link: https://forms.gle/Gh8d29rkpZqXXywa7
6. Submit the form before the deadline.

Note: Applications sent through email will NOT be accepted. You must use the Google Form link only.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 25 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (only for shortlisted candidates)

• Conduct research on rate-dependent constitutive models for open-cell foams
• Assist the Principal Investigator in experimental and computational work
• Perform numerical simulations and validate models against experimental data
• Work with additive manufacturing techniques for metal foams
• Prepare research papers, reports, and project documentation
• Present findings at project review meetings and academic conferences
• Maintain lab equipment and manage experimental setups