IIT Jammu Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

IIT Jammu is hiring 1 Research Assistant for a Ministry of Mines funded project on sustainable electrochemical pathways for Yttrium (Y) powder production from e-waste recycling. If you have a B.Tech or M.Tech in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 18 April 2026. The salary is Rs. 28,000 per month (consolidated, no HRA).

IIT Jammu Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu) has announced a vacancy for the post of Research Assistant under the research project titled "Sustainable electrochemical pathways for Yttrium (Y) powder production from e-waste recycling" (Project No. RP-100348). This is a Ministry of Mines funded project based at IIT Jammu. The position is initially for 6 months, extendable based on performance or end of the project, whichever is earlier. If you have a background in metallurgy, materials science, or related engineering and want to work on cutting-edge critical metals recovery research, this is a great opportunity.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: B.Tech. or M.Tech. in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or any other relevant discipline from a recognised university or institute.
• Preferred skills: Experience or coursework in e-waste recycling and electrochemical processing is preferred for this role.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years as on the date of application.
• Age relaxation is available as per government guidelines for reserved category candidates.

Salary

• Salary: Rs. 28,000 per month (consolidated pay — no HRA is paid separately).
• This is a project-based contract position — no other government allowances apply.

Selection Process

The selection will happen in 2 stages:

1. Merit-based shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic merit and the relevance of their profile to the project. Simply meeting the qualification does not guarantee a call for interview.
2. Online Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview. The date and time will be communicated via e-mail. You must provide a valid e-mail ID and phone number in your application and check your inbox regularly.

If selected, the offer letter will also be sent by e-mail only. No other mode of communication will be used.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Jammu application portal at apply.iitjammu.ac.in.
2. Click on the [contract/project staff/JRF/SRF] tab on the portal.
3. Fill in the application form with all your details.
4. Upload scanned copies of your educational certificates and any other supporting documents.
5. Submit the form online before the deadline.

Candidates already employed should be ready with a relieving certificate from their current employer if selected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 7 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 18 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (communicated via e-mail to shortlisted candidates)

• Conduct experimental research in metallurgy and materials engineering with a focus on recovering critical metals from e-waste
• Operate electrochemical workstations and carry out experiments related to electrochemical processing of e-waste
• Assist in e-waste recycling operations including sample preparation, electrochemical testing, and data collection
• Prepare technical documents such as project reports, presentations, and research manuscripts for publication
• Maintain lab records and ensure proper documentation of experimental procedures and results
• Work closely with the principal investigator and co-PI on project deliverables and research outcomes