IASST JRF Vacancy – Government Fellowship for Chemistry Graduates
Looking for a prestigious JRF Vacancy in a leading research institution? IASST has invited applications for admission under its Institutional Junior Research Fellowship programme for the August 2026 session. This Government Fellowship offers outstanding opportunities for postgraduate candidates to engage in cutting-edge scientific research while receiving financial support and pursuing future doctoral studies. Candidates interested in interdisciplinary research can apply for this highly sought-after programme at IASST.
About the Institute
The Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati is an autonomous R&D Institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. The Institute is engaged in frontier areas of research in the specific domain of Physical, Chemical, Mathematical, and Biological Sciences. The Institute’s aim is to contribute to basic sciences and develop technology using local resources through strong interdisciplinary research approach across different divisions. Institute is equipped with modern and sophisticated instrumentation including TEM, SEM, XRD, LCMS-MS, AFM, DNA Sequencer and computational facility for cutting-edge scientific research. Ph.D program of IASST is affiliated with the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR).
Advertisement No. 591 / Date: 21/05/2026
Admission under Institutional-JRF Programme of IASST, August 2026
SessionResearch Areas and Qualification
For Physical Sciences Division
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology/ Material Science: M.Sc/M.Tech in Chemistry
- Condensed Matter Physics/Materials Science: M.Sc/M.Tech in Chemistry
- Applied Plasma Physics and Biophysics: Masters in Chemistry/M.Tech in ICE/Electrical Engineering
- Plasma Physics: MSc/M.Tech in Chemistry/Electrical Engineering
Eligibility
Candidates shall be eligible to apply for admission and registration within the ongoing program of research at IASST, if:
- He/she has obtained 55% marks in aggregate (Equivalent CGPA on 10 point scale) in the master’s degree examination. A candidate belonging to SC/ST who has obtained 50% marks in aggregate in master degree examination shall also be eligible to apply.
- Qualified valid national PhD research fellowship (CSIR-NET- JRF/UGC-NET- JRF/DBT-JRF/ICMR –JRF)
Or
- Qualified CSIR/UGC-NET Category–2 (appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to PhD) / CSIR/UGC-NET Category–3 (admission to PhD only) / JEST / GATE with validity of test score.
Age Limit
- Upper age limit is 28 years. Age relaxation as per the GOI Norms.
Application Procedure
- IASST’s Right: If suitable candidates are not found in any discipline, IASST reserves the right not to fill up its JRF position for this academic year.
This JRF Vacancy at IASST presents an excellent Government Fellowship opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a successful research career. With access to advanced laboratories, expert mentorship, attractive fellowship support, and future PhD opportunities, this programme provides a strong foundation for scientific growth and academic excellence. Eligible candidates should complete their applications within the prescribed timeline.
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