Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment – Indian Institute of Technology Jammu 2026
IIT Jammu invites applications for Junior Research Fellow for the project on Two-dimensional Materials for Electrochemical CO₂ Reduction. M.Sc. Chemistry candidates with GATE/NET can apply online before 13 February 2026.
Date Posted: 04 February 2026
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu
Organization Profile
IIT Jammu was established following a historic MoU signed on May 01, 2016 between the Department of Higher Education, Government of Jammu & Kashmir and the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The permanent campus is located at Jagti, Tehsil Nagrota, Jammu, on the National Highway, about 15 km from Jammu Airport, providing a vibrant ecosystem for research and innovation.
Job Title
👉 Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Title:
Two-dimensional Materials towards Electrochemical CO₂ Reduction
Area of Specialization / Research:
Materials Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Qualification Requirements
M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences with specialization in Electrochemistry
Minimum 60% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA
Minimum 60% marks from Class XII onwards
Must have qualified any one of the following:
GATE
CSIR–UGC NET (including Assistant Professorship)
National level exams conducted by agencies such as:
DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc.
Job Details
Location: Jammu
Duration: Initially 6 months (extendable; co-terminus with project)
Pay Scale: ₹31,000/- per month + HRA as applicable
Apply Mode: Online
Important Date
Last Date to Apply: 13 February 2026
How to Apply
Candidates must submit:
Duly filled application form
Scanned copies of certificates
Supporting documents
through the online portal:
👉 https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home
Select [Contract/Project Staff/JRF/SRF] tab while applying.
Address
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
Jagti, NH-44 Nagrota Bypass
Jammu – 181221
🌐 Website: www.iitjammu.ac.in