Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 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 02-02-2026. 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 JRF 2026 – Important Details
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Advt No | R&D/1086/DLD/539 |
| Salary/Pay Scale | ₹37,000 per month for 1st and 2nd year; ₹42,000 per month for 3rd year (if the project gets an extension). |
| Educational Qualification | BE/BTech/MSc/ME/MTech/equivalent degree in EE/ECE/Instrumentation/Physics/related discipline OR BE/BTech/MSc/ME/MTech/MCA/equivalent degree in CSE/IT/related discipline, with valid GATE/NET or CGPA requirements as per the advertisement. |
| Age Limit | Not specified in the advertisement. |
| Application End Date | 02/02/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online-Email (prescribed format to be emailed) |
| Official Website | www.iitp.ac.in |
IIT Patna JRF 2026 Vacancy Details
Applications are invited in the prescribed format only for a purely time bound research project undertaken at IIT Patna in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Interviews will be conducted online.
| Name of Temporary Assignment | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 02 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess one of the following:
- BE/BTech/MSc/ME/MTech/equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Instrumentation, Physics or related discipline, OR
- BE/BTech/MSc/ME/MTech/MCA/equivalent degree in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT) or related discipline.
2. GATE/NET and Academic Requirements
A candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
- Option 1: BE/BTech/MSc/MCA/equivalent degree with valid GATE score (not before 2023) above the prescribed cut-off level or NET qualification, and CPI of 7.5 or 70% marks.
- The requirement of GATE score is waived for candidates with Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with CGPA > 8.0 (out of 10) and other IITs.
- Option 2: ME/MTech/equivalent degree with GATE qualification (not before 2023) and minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.
3. Experience / Domain Preference
- Candidates willing to work and having some prior knowledge in digital signal processing, Machine/Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence will be given priority.
- GATE/NET qualification will be advantageous although not mandatory, subject to fulfilling other criteria.
Age Limit
- The advertisement does not specify explicit minimum or maximum age limits for the JRF post.
- Eligibility is governed by the academic and GATE/NET criteria defined for the research project.
Selection Process
- Applications will be screened based on eligibility and completeness; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed to appear for an online interview.
- The online interview link will be intimated via email to shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection will be based on performance in the online interview and suitability for the project.
Application Fee
The advertisement does not mention any application fee for the Junior Research Fellow positions.
How To Apply
- Download or use the prescribed application format provided with the advertisement (Format of Application for Recruitment of JRF).
- Fill in personal details, contact information, category, educational qualifications, and professional exam details (GATE/CSIR-NET, etc.).
- Ensure all academic information, marks/CGPA and year of passing are correctly entered.
- Sign and date the application form at the designated place.
- Send the complete filled application form by email to [email protected] addressed to Dr. Sumanta Gupta, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Patna.
- Submit the application on or before 02 February 2026; applications after this date will not be considered.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 22/01/2026 |
| Last Date of Filling Application Form | 02/02/2026 |
| Date of Online Interview | 04/02/2026 |
| Time of Online Interview | 2:00 PM |
| Online Interview Link | Will be intimated via email to shortlisted candidates |
Instructions
- Applications must be submitted strictly in the prescribed format; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email only; no separate communication will be sent by post.
- GATE/NET qualification is advantageous though not mandatory, subject to eligibility conditions.
- The selected candidate will be allowed to apply for PhD program of the EE & CSE department at IIT Patna following proper procedure.
- Candidates with prior knowledge in digital signal processing, Machine/Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence will be given priority.
Salary/Stipend
- Consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000 per month for 1st and 2nd year.
- Consolidated fellowship of ₹42,000 per month for 3rd year if the project receives an extension.
- The position is purely time bound and co-terminus with the project duration.
IIT Patna Junior Research Fellow Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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