The Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore has invited applications for one (01) Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Project Associate-I (PA-I) post under the externally sponsored project "Development of Mo-free Duplex Stainless Steel", funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). JRF (with GATE/NET) gets ₹37,000 per month + HRA (as per norms) and Project Associate-I (without GATE/NET) gets ₹25,000 per month + HRA (as per DST/ANRF norms). The essential qualification is M.E./M.Tech./M.S., B.E./B.Tech. or M.Sc. in the listed disciplines with First Division, and the maximum age is 32 years. Applications are sent by email to [email protected], and the last date is 20 November 2026.
IIT Indore Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Indore |
| Department | Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science |
| Project | Development of Mo-free Duplex Stainless Steel |
| Funding Agency | Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) |
| Tenure | Initially one year, extendable up to three years; co-terminus with the project |
| Post Name(s) | Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Project Associate-I (PA-I) |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Pay | JRF: ₹37,000 per month + HRA; Project Associate-I: ₹25,000 per month + HRA |
| Age Limit | Maximum 32 years |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
About IIT Indore
The notice is issued by the Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Simrol, Khandwa Road, Indore - 453552 (M.P.), India. The post is in its Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science. It sits under an externally sponsored research project funded by ANRF.
Who Can Apply
Candidates holding any one of the following qualifications are eligible:
| Option | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Option I | M.E./M.Tech./M.S. in Metallurgy/Materials Science and Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering/Production Engineering/Nanotechnology/Engineering Science/Engineering Physics/Ceramics Engineering/Electronics/Chemical Engineering/Energy Science and Engineering or a related discipline |
| Option II | B.E./B.Tech. in the same list of disciplines or a related discipline |
| Option III | M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics/Materials Science or a related discipline |
Candidates must have obtained First Division or an equivalent CGPA/CPI, as defined by the awarding Institute/University.
JRF or Project Associate-I
Candidates with a valid GATE score or a qualified national-level examination (CSIR-UGC NET, DST-INSPIRE, etc.) will be considered for the post of JRF. Candidates without GATE/NET qualification are also eligible to apply and will be considered for the position of Project Associate-I.
Desirable Skills
Candidates with interest and/or experience in one or more of these areas are encouraged to apply:
- Mechanical behaviour of materials, including high-temperature deformation studies.
- Materials characterization techniques (XRD, SEM, TEM, EBSD, etc.).
- Computational modelling (e.g., ABAQUS or other finite element analysis software).
- Thermodynamic and phase stability analysis (e.g., Thermo-Calc).
- Corrosion behaviour of metallic materials.
- Experimental materials processing, including melting, casting, heat treatment and thermo-mechanical processing.
Age Limit
The age limit is maximum 32 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates. The notice does not mention a cut-off date for counting age.
The notice does not list further discipline-wise conditions; for the full eligibility, refer to the official notification.
Pay and Tenure
| Position | Fellowship |
|---|---|
| JRF (with GATE/NET qualification) | ₹37,000/- per month + HRA (as per norms) |
| Project Associate-I (without GATE/NET qualification) | ₹25,000/- per month + HRA (as per DST/ANRF norms) |
The engagement is initially for one year and is extendable up to three years based on satisfactory performance. The position is co-terminus with the project. The selected candidate will be strongly encouraged to register for the Ph.D. programme at IIT Indore, subject to fulfilling the Institute's admission requirements.
How to Apply for IIT Indore Recruitment 2026
- Prepare a detailed CV/resume.
- Gather copies of academic marksheets/degree certificates, and the GATE scorecard or other qualifying examination/fellowship certificates, if available.
- Email them to Dr. Chandan Halder, Assistant Professor, Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, at [email protected].
- Write the email subject exactly as: Application for JRF under ANRF Project.
- Send the email on or before 20 November 2026.
Selection and Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for the interview. The interview is tentatively scheduled to be conducted online during the last week of November 2026. The notice gives no exact interview date.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notice | 4 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Application | 20 November 2026 |
| Interview (online, tentative) | Last week of November 2026 |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| IIT Indore JRF/Project Associate-I Official Notification PDF | Advertisement dated 4 November 2026 |
| IIT Indore Official Website | Institute website |
