IIT Patna Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
IIT Patna Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Notification Out! Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) Recruitment 2025: Apply online for 200 Junior Research Fellow vacancies. B.Tech/B.E, M.E/M.Tech eligible. Application open 18 Dec to 24 Jan Oct at iitp.ac.in.
Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Junior Research Fellow Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT Patna website. The last date to submit the application form is 24-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Patna Junior Research Fellow Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
IIT Patna Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Company Name
Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna)
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow
No of Posts
01
Salary
Rs. 37,000
Qualification
M.E/ M.Tech or B.Tech/B.E. in relevant branches
Age Limit
Minimum age not specified to 30 years
Start Date
18 December 2025
Last Date
24 January 2026
Official Website
iitp.ac.in
Vacancy Details
Name of the temporary assignment
Number of Post
Junior Research Fellow
01
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: The candidate should have an M.E./M.Tech(Mechanical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering/Electrical and Electronics Engineering/Robotics and Automation Engineering) or related branches with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks. Alternatively, a B.Tech/B.E. in related branches with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks and a minimum of one year of experience is acceptable.
Experience: Candidates with working/research experience in the field of Assistive Technology/Wearable Robotics will be given preference.
Salary/ Stipend
Rs. 37,000 per month (Consolidated).
Age Limit (as on 24-01-2026)
The upper age limit for applying for the Junior Research Fellow position shall be 30 years.
Relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/women/PD will be given as per the GOI rules.
Important Dates
Notification Date
18 December 2025
Last Date for receiving email
24 January 2026
Shortlisted candidates informed by
26 January 2026
General Information / Instructions
This project is specialized, time-bound, and target orientated.
Meeting the minimum qualification and experience criteria does not guarantee an interview call.
IIT Patna reserves the right to not shortlist any candidate if the application email is incomplete.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the online interview date separately.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should write an email to the project investigators Dr. Jyotindra Narayan at [email protected].
The subject of the email must read as "Junior Research Fellow".
The email must include a scanned/pdf copy of the duly filled application form with the applicant’s signature.
Self-attested scanned PDF copies of all supporting documents (degree certificates, mark-sheets, category certificate, if applicable) are required.
A 500-word statement of purpose (SOP) explaining interest and relevant prior experience must be included.
Copies of any Scopus-indexed conference/journal papers should be attached.
A brief Academic CV not exceeding two pages should be part of the application.
A recommendation letter should be sent to the email addresses by the deadline of 24 January 2026.
IIT Patna Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for the IIT Patna Junior Research Fellow position?
The last date for receiving the application email is 24 January 2026.
Q2. What is the salary offered for the Junior Research Fellow role?
The consolidated fellowship/salary is Rs. 37,000 per month.
Q3. What are the essential qualifications required for this post?
Candidates need an M.E./M.Tech or B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical and Electronics, or Robotics and Automation Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CPI; B.Tech holders also need one year of experience.
Q4. How should I submit my application?
Applications must be submitted via email to the project investigator(s) with the subject line "Junior Research Fellow" and all required documents attached as scanned PDFs.
Q5. When will shortlisted candidates be informed?
All shortlisted candidates will be informed regarding further details by 26 January 2026.