IIT Mandi JRF Recruitment 2026

IIT Mandi is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for a funded research project on lattice-structured hip implant design for osteoporotic bone. If you have a B.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Biomedical, Applied Mechanics, or Aerospace Engineering with GATE qualification, this is your chance to do cutting-edge research at an IIT. The last date to apply is 21 April 2026 by 5:00 PM. The stipend is Rs. 37,000 per month plus 10% HRA.

IIT Mandi JRF Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) has released a notification for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the project titled "Design and Additive Manufacturing of Lattice-Structured Hip Implant for Osteoporotic Bone: Experimental and Numerical Investigations". The project is funded by ANRF (ARG) and is based in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (SMME). The principal investigator is Prof. Rajesh Ghosh, with Dr. Prateek Saxena as Co-PI. This is a great opportunity for engineering graduates who want to work on biomedical research at the intersection of additive manufacturing and biomechanics.

Who Can Apply?

• Minimum Qualification: B.Tech or BE in Mechanical Engineering / Applied Mechanics / Biomedical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering or allied areas with 60% or higher marks (or equivalent CGPA).
• GATE Requirement: You must be GATE qualified in any relevant allied area — this is mandatory for the JRF stipend.
• Nationality: Indian nationals only.
• Desirable: Prior experience or coursework in additive manufacturing, biomechanics, finite element analysis, or osteoporosis research will be an advantage.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 28 years as per standard JRF norms (relaxation applicable for OBC/SC/ST/PwD as per GoI rules).
• Age relaxation of marks may be granted to OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/PwD candidates as per Government of India norms.

Salary

• Stipend: Rs. 37,000 per month
• HRA: 10% of stipend (as applicable, making total up to Rs. 40,700 per month)
• This is a consolidated pay on a project basis. No other allowances or pension benefits apply.

Selection Process

1. Application Screening: Your CV will be reviewed against the advertised qualifications and project requirements. IIT Mandi reserves the right to set higher shortlisting criteria.
2. Interview (Online or Offline): Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview — the format (online/offline) will be communicated individually along with the date and time.

The names of shortlisted candidates will be either displayed on the IIT Mandi website or communicated individually.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your complete CV with personal details, academic qualifications, research experience, publications (if any), name, affiliation, and mobile number.
2. Include the email addresses of two referees in your CV.
3. Include details of educational qualifications showing percentage of marks/division for each degree.
4. Add details of work experience and any relevant research exposure.
5. Send your CV as a PDF attachment by email to rajesh@iitmandi.ac.in with a CC to prateek@iitmandi.ac.in.
6. Use the advertisement number IITM/SRIC/RG/SMME/ANRF/2026(1) in the subject line of your email.
7. Submit before 21 April 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 6 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 21 April 2026 by 5:00 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced (communicated individually to shortlisted candidates)

• Assist in design and simulation of lattice-structured hip implants for osteoporotic bone applications
• Carry out additive manufacturing experiments and fabricate prototype implant structures
• Perform mechanical testing and characterisation of manufactured implant samples
• Run numerical (finite element) analyses to model implant behaviour under load conditions
• Maintain detailed research logs, data records, and prepare progress reports
• Support the PI and Co-PI in preparing research papers and project deliverables
• Present research findings at group meetings and project review sessions