The Department of Chemistry at Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology (IIEST), Shibpur has one Junior Research Fellow post in a PAIR Network project sponsored by ANRF, Govt. of India, with a fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- p.m. + Rs 11,100/- (30% HRA) = Rs 48,100/- per month. Candidates with an M.Sc. in Chemistry or allied branches and valid GATE/NET must email their application documents to [email protected] by 15 November 2026 at 5:00 pm and appear for the walk-in interview on 16 November 2026 at 11:30 AM.
IIEST Shibpur Junior Research Fellow at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology (IIEST), Shibpur |
| Advertisement No. | CH 1696, dated 03.11.2026 |
| Department | Department of Chemistry |
| Project | PAIR Network Project titled "An Eight Institution Partnership for Advancing Materials Research and Development: From Fundamental Design to Emerging Applications in Structural, Functional and Biomaterials Spaces" |
| Funding Agency | ANRF, Govt. of India |
| Tenure | Duration of the Project: five years from the date of commencement or till the project continues, whichever is earlier |
| Post Name(s) | Junior Research Fellow |
| Vacancies | One (01) |
| Pay | Rs 48,100/- per month (Rs. 37,000/- p.m. + Rs 11,100/- as 30% HRA) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 28 years |
| Job Location | Department of Chemistry, IIEST, Shibpur, Howrah |
| Application Mode | Email (soft copies in advance), followed by walk-in interview |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 November 2026, 5:00 pm |
The official notification does not mention an application fee.
About the Project
The post is advertised by the Office of the Dean Research and Consultancy, IIEST, Shibpur, Howrah-711 103, for work in the institute's Department of Chemistry. The fellowship is funded under the PAIR Network Project on materials research and development, an eight-institution partnership sponsored by ANRF, Govt. of India. The institute project code is DRC/ANRF-PAIR (4211)/CHEM/PB/010/25-26.
Who Can Apply
Essential qualification: M. Sc. in Chemistry or allied branches from a recognized University/Institute with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale, with valid GATE/NET.
Relaxation in marks: For SC/ST/PwD category candidates, a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale is required, with valid GATE/NET.
Age limit: Maximum 28 years. The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC/Woman and Physically handicapped candidates | Upper age limit relaxable up to 5 years |
A valid GATE/NET score is part of the essential qualification for every category. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility wording of the post.
Pay and Tenure
The Junior Research Fellow receives a fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- p.m. plus Rs 11,100/- as HRA (30%), making Rs 48,100/- per month. The post is tied to the ANRF PAIR Network project, whose duration is five years from the date of commencement or till the project continues, whichever is earlier. The notice does not mention any other allowance.
How to Apply for IIEST Shibpur Junior Research Fellow
- Prepare an application letter in plain paper, a recent bio-data, mark sheets and certificates.
- Self-attest all the documents.
- Mention a valid e-mail id, residential address and phone number in the application for communication.
- Email the soft copies to Dr. Papu Biswas, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, at [email protected].
- Make sure the email is sent by 15 November 2026 at 5:00 pm.
- Attend the walk-in interview on 16 November 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Office of the HoD, Department of Chemistry, IIEST, Shibpur.
The notice does not prescribe an email subject line or an application form format.
Selection and Interview
Selection is through a walk-in interview on 16 November 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Office of the HoD, Department of Chemistry, IIEST, Shibpur. Short listing may be done before the interview (if required), based on the soft copies emailed in advance. Physical documents will be verified at the time of joining, and the selection will be canceled if any discrepancies are found in the documents at the time of physical verification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 03.11.2026 |
| Last date to email soft copies | 15 November 2026, 5:00 pm |
| Walk-in interview | 16.11.2026, 11:30 AM |
Important Instructions
- Soft copies of the application letter, bio-data, marksheets and certificates must be sent by e-mail in advance of the interview.
- All documents should be self-attested.
- Physical documents will be verified at the time of joining.
- Any discrepancy found in the documents at physical verification will lead to cancellation of the selection.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| IIEST Shibpur JRF Notification PDF (Advt. No. CH 1696) | Official notice for the Junior Research Fellow post |
| IIEST Shibpur Official Website | Institute website |
