IITH Optics JRF and Lab Support Engineer Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) - Department of Physics; research group of Dr. Vandana Sharma
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Vacancies
3
Salary
₹25,000 - ₹37,000
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
15 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for IITH Optics JRF and Lab Support Engineer posts. MSc/BTech routes. Salary: Rs 25,000-37,000. Last date: 15 Oct 2026. Apply online.
IITH Optics JRF and Lab Support Engineer Recruitment 2026: Overview
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) is recruiting Junior Research Fellows in Optics and a Lab Support Engineer for Dr. Vandana Sharma’s research group in the Department of Physics. The group is based at the institute’s Kandi campus in Sangareddy, Telangana. The same notice covers research and engineering support roles, giving you distinct options within one research group.
Posts and Disciplines
- Junior Research Fellow in Optics: This is the optics and photonics research route in the Physics department. The notice’s focus includes laboratory optics, optical alignment and imaging systems, connecting the role with experimental research.
- Lab Support Engineer: This is the engineering route within the same group. The notice addresses both Computer Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering backgrounds, covering computational and mechanical aspects of laboratory support.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
JRF: The notice lists M.Sc. in Physics/Optics/Photonics or a related specialisation and valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR NET-JRF under 'any of the following qualifications'; check the original wording for your route. Lab Support Engineer: B.Tech. in...
Preferred Qualification
JRF: optical alignment, laboratory optics, optical simulation, data acquisition, image processing/analysis and experimental work with cameras, lasers, optical components or imaging systems. Lab Support Engineer: machine learning, deep learning, Python,...
Required Skills
Desirable computational skills include Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, data acquisition, data analysis, data visualisation, image processing and scientific computing.
Age Limit
Up to 28 years (as on 30 Oct 2026)
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Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
JRF: Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA. Lab Support Engineer: Rs. 25,000 per month, consolidated.
Allowances
HRA applies to the JRF positions.
Selection Process
- 1 Interview
How to Apply
Application Mode: Online
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Frequently Asked Questions
You must fill in the prescribed form by 15 October 2026.
For JRF, the notice lists an M.Sc. in Physics, Optics, Photonics or a related specialisation and GATE or UGC/CSIR NET-JRF under its wording any of the following qualifications; check this wording for your route. For Lab Support Engineer, you need a B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
You can apply through the Google Form specified in the official notice. Use the application link provided with this listing.
The JRF pay is Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA. The Lab Support Engineer receives Rs. 25,000 per month, consolidated.
If shortlisted, you will attend an online interview on 30 October 2026 at 10:00 AM IST. The institute sends the meeting link and further instructions only to shortlisted applicants.
Important Dates
Application Start
30 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
15 Oct 2026
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