Date Posted: 6th April 2026
Applications are invited from the Indian nationals interested for the post of Junior Research
Fellow (JRF) to work on the funded research project titled “Grid-Connected Rural Micro-Grid
with Solar Energy Based Portable Clean Drinking Water Treatment Unit” sanctioned by National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS). Interested candidates can apply via Online by submitting required documents before the deadline.
Job Details:
Job Role: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Job Type: Temporary
Remuneration: Rs. 37000/- p.m+18%HRA
Job Location: Jammu, J&K
Job Description:
Title of The Project Grid-Connected Rural Micro-Grid with Solar Energy Based Portable Clean Drinking Water Treatment Unit
Vacancy Available Area:
- Power Engineering & Renewable Energy Resources
Eligibility:
- A. M.Tech. / M.E. in Electrical Engineering and related streams and B.Tech / B.E. with minimum 60% marks (or 6.5/ 10.0 CGPA). 5% marks relaxation for ST/SC/PH candidates. Students awaiting results may also apply.
OR
B.Tech. /B.E. degree in Electrical Engineering and related streams with a minimum 60% mark (or 6.5/ 10.0 CGPA) throughout starting from Class XII. - B. Qualified in any of the following criteria:
- GATE
- National-level examination conducted by Central Govt. Departments and their agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, etc.
- Experience as JRF in any Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, etc.
Tenure of Project: Initially for the period of one year.
Apply Mode: Online
How to Apply:
Duly filled application form along with scanned certificates and documents should be uploaded through the online portal (https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home) by 08.04.2026 Please apply through the [contract/project staff/JRF/SRF] tab on the referred application portal.
Last Date to Apply: 08.04.2026
Important Points:
- The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of the information, other documents, and photographs submitted.
- Merely possessing the prescribed qualification does not ensure that the candidate will be called for an Interview. The candidates may be shortlisted based on merit and need for the project
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail about the interview. So, the candidate must provide valid e-mail IDs, and phone number information in their applications.
- Shortlisted candidates must present themselves for the interview on the interview date with an updated CV and original and attested photocopies of mark sheets/certificates supporting their academic qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. The time of the interview will be informed to the shortlisted candidates by e-mail. The interview will be held using the online/offline platform
- Candidates called for interview should reach IIT Jammu on their own fund. TA/DA is not permissible to appear offline interview or joining the position if job is offered.
- Candidates who are already employed should produce a relieving certificate from their employers if selected.
- The last date for receiving the duly filled-in application is 08.04.2026.
- The date of the interview will be informed to the shortlisted candidates through email.
- Candidate must upload all the documents with respect to educational qualification (10, 12, graduation, post-graduation etc. and also experience, etc.
Detailed Job Notification: https://www.iitjammu.ac.in/Advertisements/Contract/2026/IITJRCRP-100283A-%20174.pdf
Organization Profile:
Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu
About Organization:
It was a memorable day on May 01, 2016, at Jammu, when a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Department of Higher Education, Government of Jammu & Kashmir and Department of Higher Education, MHRD, Government of India, was signed, setting the ball rolling to set up an IIT campus at village Jagti, Tehsil Nagrota at Jammu. The site is located on the National Highway and is about 15 Km from the Airport.
Organization Website: www.iitjammu.ac.in
