Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam has released an official advertisement inviting applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (GATE) for Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Research and Development Section. This is a great opportunity for Structural Engineering/Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering with GATE/NET qualified postgraduates. The last date to apply is 22nd July 2026.
Date Posted: July 2, 2026.
Institution Name: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Institution Profile: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, the sixth member of the IIT fraternity, was established in 1994. The academic programme of IIT Guwahati commenced in 1995. At present the Institute has eleven departments, seven inter-disciplinary academic centres and five schools covering all the major engineering , science, healthcare, management and humanities disciplines, offering B.Tech., B.Des., BSc(Hons), M.Tech., M.Des., M.Sc., MBA, M.A. and Ph.D. programmes. Within a short period of time, IIT Guwahati has been able to build up world class infrastructure for carrying out advanced research and has been equipped with state-of-the-art scientific and engineering instruments. Besides its laurels in teaching and research, IIT Guwahati has been able to fulfil the aspirations of people of the North East region to a great extent since its inception in 1994. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati’s campus is on a sprawling 285 hectares plot of land on the north bank of the river Brahmaputra around 20 kms from the heart of the city. With the majestic Brahmaputra on one side, and with hills and vast open spaces on others, the campus provides an ideal setting for learning.
Title of Project: Low-Cost Hybrid Yielding Dampers and ML-Based Fragility Modeling for Seismic Strengthening of Non-Ductile RC OGS Frames.
Designation: JRF (GATE)
Number of Positions: One
Duration: 11 Months
Qualification: M.E/M.Tech in Structural Engineering/Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering with GATE/NET qualified. Preference will be given to candidates with proficiency in Python/programming and familiarity with large-scale experimental testing.
Apply Mode: Online
Last Date to Apply: 22nd July 2026 (Wednesday) 5 PM
Interview Location: Online interview (link will be provided to shortlisted candidates)
Institution Website: https://www.iitg.ac.in/
How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates should apply online by visiting the Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati.
Link to Apply: https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/
Institution Address:
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati,
Guwahati – 781039, Assam, India
Reference Official Notification: JRF (GATE)
Selection Process:
- Candidates are required to appear for an Online Interview scheduled on: 27
th July 2026 (Monday) at 11:00 AM. - Selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the online interview.
- Candidates will not be sent any call letter separately. However shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email for the interview, with the
interview link.
General Instructions for Candidates Applying for IIT GUWAHATI Jobs:
- Applicants must carefully follow the instructions and guidelines provided on the portal. The relevant position can be accessed by searching for the project title as mentioned in this advertisement.
- No campus accommodation will be available for the selected candidates.
- No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for appearing in the test and interview.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this job post is published for informational purposes only. Candidates are advised to verify all details directly from the official website or notification of the respective institution before applying.
