IIT Jammu RA III and JRF Recruitment 2026

IIT Jammu is hiring 3 project staff posts for an R&D project on plastic waste, AI, and IoT in Himalayan regions. The posts are 1 Research Associate III and 2 Junior Research Fellows. If you have an Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, or Environmental Science background, you can apply online. The last date is 15 June 2026, and salary ranges from Rs. 37,000 to Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA.

IIT Jammu RA III and JRF Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu) has released Advt. No. IITJMU/RC/A-09 dated 01 June 2026 for project staff under the R&D project titled Litter Vision: Combating Plastic Waste Crisis in the Himalayan Regions with AI and IoT - The Cases of Jammu and Sikkim. The project is sanctioned by the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS).

The appointment is initially for 8 months and may be extended based on performance. This is a strong opportunity for researchers who have worked on smart waste management, circular economy, microplastics, environmental modelling, solid waste management, or sustainable waste systems. Shortlisted applicants will be informed about the interview by email.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

For Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• Qualification: You need B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biotechnology, or another relevant discipline.
• Science route: You can also apply with M.Sc. in Environmental Science or a relevant discipline with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
• National test: GATE, CSIR-UGC NET, or another national-level exam by central government departments, agencies, or institutions is listed for JRF.
• Without national test: Applicants without the listed national test may be considered for Project Associate at a lower applicable salary.

For Research Associate III (RA-III)

• Ph.D. route: You need a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related area.
• M.Tech route: You can also apply with M.E./M.Tech plus 3 years of research or industrial experience and at least 1 SCI-indexed journal publication.

Preferred Research Profile

• Waste management: Knowledge of solid waste, liquid waste, plastic waste, and circular economy will help.
• Field work: Experience in field sampling, waste characterization, and sustainability assessment is desirable.
• Project area: The work connects environmental research with AI and IoT for Himalayan region waste-management problems.

Age Limit

• JRF upper age limit: 28 years.
• RA-III upper age limit: 35 years.
• Age relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST, women, and physically handicapped candidates; 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates.
• Age reference date: The notification does not mention a separate age cut-off date.

Salary

• Research Associate III: Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA as applicable.
• Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA as applicable.
• The amount is a consolidated monthly project salary.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on shortlisting, interview, and document verification. Having the minimum qualification alone does not guarantee an interview call.

1. Application Scrutiny: IIT Jammu may shortlist applicants based on merit and project need.
2. Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be informed by email. The interview may be held through an online or offline platform.
3. Document Verification: Applicants must produce updated CV, original certificates, and attested copies at the interview stage.

No written exam pattern is mentioned in the notification. If you are already employed, you must produce a relieving certificate from your employer if selected.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Jammu application portal at apply.iitjammu.ac.in.
2. Choose the Contract / Project Staff / JRF / SRF section on the portal.
3. Fill in the online application form with a valid email ID and phone number.
4. Upload scanned copies of certificates, mark sheets, experience proof, publications, and supporting documents.
5. Submit the complete application before 15 June 2026.
6. Keep a copy of the submitted form or acknowledgement for your records.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending an offline interview or joining the position. The correspondence address given in the notification is the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Jammu, Jagti, Jammu.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 01 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 01 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 15 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be informed by email to shortlisted applicants

• Handle research work on smart waste management and sustainable waste systems
• Collect and study field samples linked with plastic and solid waste management
• Work with AI and IoT-based tools for environmental monitoring and analysis
• Prepare research data, project reports, presentations, and technical notes
• Assist the project investigators with experiments, field coordination, and documentation
• Follow IIT Jammu project rules for records, safety, communication, and reporting