Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 – IIT Jammu (E-Waste Recycling Project)

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu invites applications for Research Assistant in an e-waste recycling and electrochemical processing project. Salary ₹28,000 per month. Apply online before 24 February 2026.

Post Date: 17th February 2026

Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Jammu

🏫 Organization Profile

IIT Jammu was established in 2016 after a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Jammu & Kashmir and the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The permanent campus is located at Jagti, Tehsil Nagrota, along NH-44, about 15 km from Jammu Airport.

📌 Project Details

Project Title:
Sustainable Electrochemical Pathways for Yttrium (Y) Powder Production from E-Waste Recycling

Area of Specialization / Research:

• E-waste recycling

• Electrochemical processing

🎓 Qualification

• B.Tech / M.Tech in:

  • Metallurgy

  • Materials Science

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university/institute

⏳ Duration

• Initially for six months

• Extendable based on performance or until project completion (whichever is earlier)

💰 Pay Scale

• ₹28,000 per month (Consolidated)

• No HRA

📅 Important Date

🗓 Last Date to Apply: 24 February 2026

📩 How to Apply

• Fill out the prescribed application form online.

• Upload scanned copies of certificates and supporting documents.

• Apply via the Contract/Project Staff/JRF/SRF tab on the portal.

🔗 Application Portal: https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home
🌐 Official Website: www.iitjammu.ac.in

📍 Address

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
Jagti, NH-44 Nagrota Bypass
Jammu – 181221