IIT Jammu JRF Recruitment | Earn upto: Rs 73,200/- pm | Apply Online

IIT Jammu JRF Recruitment | Earn upto: Rs 73,200/- pm | Apply Online

IIT Jammu JRF Recruitment 2026 brings an excellent research opportunity for candidates seeking IIT Jammu research jobs in advanced polymer and chemical engineering research. Applications are invited from Indian nationals for 2 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions and 1 Research Associate (RA-II) position under a DRDO-NRB sanctioned project. This IIT Jammu JRF vacancy offers candidates an opportunity to work on optical interferometry, polymer-plasticizer systems, interfacial dynamics, and composite propellant-related research.

About IIT Jammu:

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu is inviting applications for project staff to work on a research project sanctioned by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), NRB, India. The opportunity under IIT Jammu JRF Recruitment is associated with the Department of Chemical Engineering and involves the development of an Optical Interferometer prototype for studying thermodynamic compatibility and interfacial dynamics of polymers.

Advertisement No.: IITJMU/R&C/RP-100324/A-39

• Project Code: ARMREB/HEM/2026/339
• Funding/Sanctioning Agency: DRDO, NRB, India
• Department: Chemical Engineering
• Number of Positions: 03
• Project Title: “Development of Non-invasive Optical interferometry for study thermodynamic compatibility and interfacial dynamics of polymer-plasticizer systems used in composite propellant”

Available Positions:

The IIT Jammu JRF Recruitment therefore offers three project positions, including two openings under the IIT Jammu JRF vacancy.

Essential Qualification for this IIT Jammu JRF vacancy:

• JRF: B.E./B.Tech in relevant disciplines with First Division at both the Graduate and Postgraduate levels with a valid GATE/CSIR-UGC NET. Alternatively, M.E./M.Tech or M.Sc in relevant fields with the same criteria.
• Research Associate (RA-II): Ph.D. in relevant disciplines or M.E./M.Tech with a minimum of 3 years of R&D/Research/Industrial experience and at least one SCI-indexed journal publication.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Candidates applying for the IIT Jammu JRF vacancy should possess any of the following:

• Option 1: B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Energy Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Nanotechnology, Production and Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Plastic and Polymer Engineering, General Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other relevant discipline, with First Division at both Graduate and Postgraduate levels and a valid GATE/CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship)/National-level examination conducted by Central Government Departments, etc.

OR

• Option 2: M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Energy Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Nanotechnology, Production and Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Plastic and Polymer Engineering, General Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other relevant discipline, with First Division at both Graduate and Postgraduate levels.

OR

• Option 3: M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Materials Science, Materials Physics, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Materials Chemistry, Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer and allied branches, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (Integrated MSc), Engineering Sciences, etc., with a valid GATE/CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship)/National-level examination conducted by Central Government Departments, etc.

Research Associate (RA-II)

For the RA-II position under IIT Jammu research jobs, candidates should possess:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Energy Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Nanotechnology, Production and Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Plastic and Polymer Engineering, General Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other relevant discipline, with First Division at both Graduate and Postgraduate levels from a reputed institution.

OR

• M.E./M.Tech. in one of the specified disciplines with a minimum of 3 years of R&D/Research/Industrial experience in a reputed institution/organization along with at least one SCI-indexed journal publication.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Sound knowledge of Polymer-Plasticizer Diffusion; Optical Interferometry; Interfacial Dynamics; Phase Separation technologies; Transport Phenomena.
• Experience in COMSOL, material characterization, and phase dynamics studies.

Upper Age Limit:

The upper age limit is relaxable by up to 5 years for SC/ST/Women and physically handicapped candidates, and by 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates.

Application Procedure:

• Candidates interested in IIT Jammu JRF Recruitment must submit the duly filled application form along with scanned certificates and documents through the IIT Jammu online application portal.
• Candidates must apply through the: Contract / Project Staff / JRF / SRF tab on the application portal.

Important Dates:

• Advertisement Date: 25 August 2026
• Last Date for Receiving Applications: 9 September 2026
• The interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through email.

Correspondence:

Dr. Yogesh M. Nimdeo
Department of Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
Jagti, NH-44 Nagrota Bypass
Jammu – 181221

Email: yogesh.nimdeo@iitjammu.ac.in

The IIT Jammu JRF Recruitment offers a strong opportunity for candidates looking for IIT Jammu research jobs in polymer science, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, and interdisciplinary research. With two positions under the IIT Jammu JRF vacancy and an additional RA-II opening, selected candidates can contribute to a DRDO-sanctioned project involving advanced optical interferometry and polymer systems. Eligible candidates should submit their online applications within the prescribed deadline.

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