IISER Bhopal Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal has invited applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Chemical Engineering for a CSIR funded project under the ASPIRE scheme. The project is titled "Synthesis of Biomass-derived Carbon-based Gas Diffusion Layers (GDLs) for Application in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel cells and Electrolyzers". The position offers a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- p.m. Eligible candidates holding a B.S., BS-MS, MSc, BE, BTech or equivalent degree with NET or GATE qualification may apply by sending their application via email to [email protected] on or before 31st October, 2026.

IISER Bhopal Junior Research Fellow at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the advertisement no. or the application fee.

About IISER Bhopal Junior Research Fellow

The recruitment is conducted by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal for a time-bound research project under the CSIR funded ASPIRE scheme. The selected Junior Research Fellow will work in the Department of Chemical Engineering on biomass-derived carbon-based gas diffusion layers for PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers. The appointment is purely on a contractual basis for an initial tenure of 3 months within a total project tenure of 24 months.

Vacancy Details

There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the Junior Research Fellow position in the Department of Chemical Engineering under the CSIR funded ASPIRE scheme.

Who Can Apply

Candidates must fulfil the essential educational qualifications, age limits, and testing requirements specified in the official notification.

• Essential Qualification: B.S. 4 years programme / Integrated BS-MS / MSc / BE / BTech or equivalent degree (in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / allied areas), with 55% marks and passing of NET/GATE test.
• Age Limit: JRF-28 Yrs.
• Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates.

Pay and Tenure

The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) receives a fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- per month. The project tenure is 24 months, and the initial tenure of the position offered is 3 months.

IISER Bhopal Junior Research Fellow Job Description

The selected candidate will be expected to fulfil the following duties and responsibilities:

• The candidate should have knowledge/experience in Electrochemistry/Electrochemical engineering, Electrochemical Sensors, Material synthesis, particularly electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells and energy conversion applications.
• The candidate should have knowledge of different physical, chemical and functional characterization techniques.
• The candidate is desired to have an experience in different electrochemical characterization techniques pertaining to three-electrode systems and Fuel Cells via Potentiostats/Electrochemical Workstations.
• The candidate is also desired to be equipped with (i) scientific reporting and presentation skills (ii) coordinate with the team members and (iii) perform results analysis and interpretation.

How to Apply for IISER Bhopal Junior Research Fellow

1. Prepare your application along with all required supporting documents as a single PDF file.
2. Send the single PDF file via email to [email protected] on or before 31st October, 2026.
3. Ensure the email uses the exact subject line: CSIR-JRF.

Documents Named in the Notice

• 10th marks sheet (DOB proof)
• Educational qualifications certificates (10th, 12th, Bachelors, Masters)
• Certificates (NET/GATE)
• Caste certificate, if any
• Photo ID (Aadhar/PAN card)

Selection and Interview

The official notification specifies that applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates to be submitted via email by 31st October, 2026. Further specific stages of the selection process or interview schedule are not mentioned in the official notification.

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