BITS Pilani Goa Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus has invited applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in its Department of Mechanical Engineering for the DRDO-Armaments Research Board (ARMREB) sponsored project "Development of High Damping Shock Isolator for Optronics Signs of ATAGS". The fellowship is 37,000 pm + 20% HRA. Applicants need a Post Graduate Degree (M.E./M.Tech./M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engg/Materials Engg/Computational Mechanics, with GATE qualified preferred. The application and CV go by email to the principal investigator by 11 November 2026.

BITS Pilani Goa Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies, the age limit or the application fee.

About BITS Pilani Goa

The post is offered at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa, in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. It sits in a DRDO-ARMREB sponsored research project. The broad area of research is Design Engineering, Vibration Controls, Smart Materials and System Dynamics. The principal investigator is Prof. Devendra G. Patil and the co-principal investigator is Prof. Sandeep Jose.

Who Can Apply

The notice gives one qualification line for the Junior Research Fellow post.

Candidates who have not appeared in the above examinations may still be considered for the position.

Required Skills

• Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
• Fundamental knowledge of Design Engineering, Vibration Controls, Smart Materials, System Dynamics, Finite Element Method and Numerical Analysis

The notice does not mention any experience requirement beyond asking for details of research experience in the CV. For discipline-specific eligibility, candidates should read the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

The fellowship amount is Rs. 37,000 pm + 20% HRA. The project duration is printed as 1 year (9 months) followed by PhD conversion. Hostel accommodation will be provided subject to availability and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Institute prevailing at the time of joining of the candidate.

Benefits Listed in the Notice

• Opportunity to work with industrial/academic collaborators and hone the research skills
• Opportunity to accelerated doctoral study
• Training in development of next generation damping systems for real life engineering problems
• The selected candidate will be encouraged to apply for a full-time Ph.D. program at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, as per the institute norms

How to Apply for BITS Pilani Goa Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

1. Prepare an application and a curriculum vitae (CV) with details of research experience.
2. Email them to the principal investigator at [email protected] or [email protected].
3. Start the email subject line with "JRF Application - subject".
4. Send the email by 11 November 2026.

Selection and Interview

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via e-mail for an online/personal interview to be held at BITS Pilani, Goa Campus. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview. The notice does not describe the shortlisting criteria.

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