IITH JRF Recruitment 2026

IIT Hyderabad is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Civil Engineering for an ANRF-sponsored hydraulics research project. If you have a first-class B.E./B.Tech and first-class M.E./M.Tech or M.S. in the listed engineering areas, you can apply by email. The last date to send your application is 22 June 2026 by 5:00 PM. Salary is Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA for years 1-2 and Rs. 42,000 per month plus HRA in year 3.

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad JRF Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) has released a notice dated 08 June 2026 for one JRF post in the project titled Investigating numerous realistic logjam scenarios in streams using model study: effects on the hydrodynamics and bed morphology. The position is in Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering under the Department of Civil Engineering at Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana.

This is a purely time-bound research position linked to project funding from the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The appointment starts for 6 months and may continue up to 3 years with renewal every 6 months, based on performance and funding. The notice also says there may be a chance to join the PhD programme, depending on performance and IIT Hyderabad rules.

Research work: The project focuses on realistic logjam scenarios in streams and their effect on hydrodynamics and bed morphology. You will work with flume studies, flow instruments, CFD modelling, sediment transport data and research publications. The notice keywords are natural stream, logjam, flume study, CFD, hydrodynamics and sediment transport, so this role is best for engineers who want both lab-based and modelling-based research.

Research opportunity: IIT Hyderabad says the selected JRF can gain experience in advanced hydraulic experimentation and CFD, contribute to academic publications, present findings at conferences and work with researchers in hydraulics, river engineering and environmental fluid mechanics. The notice also highlights a possible PhD pathway at IIT Hyderabad, subject to institute rules and performance.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• Bachelor's degree: You need a first-class B.Tech/B.E. in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Hydropower, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics or allied areas from a recognised university.
• Master's degree: You also need a first-class M.Tech/M.E./M.S. in Hydraulic Engineering, Hydraulic Structures, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Fluid Mechanics, Hydromechanics, Hydropower, River Engineering, Environmental Engineering or allied areas.
• Academic record: Both the bachelor's and master's degree conditions are required as per the notice.

Desirable Skills

• Hydraulics knowledge: Understanding of fluid mechanics, hydraulics, sediment transport and river engineering will help.
• Lab and modelling exposure: Experience with hydraulic lab experiments, flow measuring instruments and numerical modelling is preferred.
• CFD tools: Familiarity with OpenFOAM, FLOW-3D, REEF3D, STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent/CFX, TELEMAC, Delft3D or similar tools is useful.
• Programming: Basic programming skills in MATLAB, Python or C++ are preferred.
• Research writing: Scientific writing, critical thinking, communication and teamwork skills are important for this JRF role.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 30 years.
• The notification does not mention a separate age-relaxation table. Use the official notice for any institute-level clarification before applying.

Salary

• Years 1-2: Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA as per norms.
• Year 3: Rs. 42,000 per month plus HRA as per norms.
• The appointment is linked to project funding and satisfactory performance, with renewal every 6 months.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

IIT Hyderabad will shortlist applicants based on merit and project requirements. The notification does not mention a written exam.

1. Application screening: IIT Hyderabad will review the emailed application, academic record, project fit, skills and documents.
2. Online interview: Shortlisted applicants will be called for an online interview and will receive details by email.
3. Document verification: Degree certificates, grade sheets, date-of-birth proof, CV and other submitted documents may be checked before final selection.
4. Immediate joining: The selected person is expected to join immediately.

How to Apply

1. Prepare one single PDF file containing your latest CV with photograph and all required supporting documents.
2. Add scanned copies of bachelor's and master's degree certificates, grade sheets or transcripts.
3. Add your proof of date of birth, statement of purpose and contact details of two academic or professional referees.
4. Email the single PDF file to subhokadia@ce.iith.ac.in.
5. Use the email subject line Logjam-JRF ANRF.
6. Send the email before 22 June 2026, 5:00 PM.

Project contact: The notice gives Dr. Subhojit Kadia, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Hyderabad, as the Principal Investigator contact for queries. The project work includes flume experiments, hydraulic instruments, data analysis and CFD-based numerical modelling.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 08 June 2026
• Application Start: 08 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 22 June 2026, 5:00 PM
• Online Interview Date: To be announced by email
• Expected Joining: Immediately after selection

• Plan and conduct flume experiments for logjam and stream-flow research
• Operate hydraulic instruments such as ADV, UDS, flowmeters and point gauges
• Collect and analyse hydrodynamic and bed-morphology data from experiments
• Develop and validate numerical models using open-source or similar CFD tools
• Process research data and interpret results for project reporting
• Prepare research publications, technical reports and conference presentations
• Assist the Principal Investigator with laboratory work and project management