IIT ISM Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

IIT Indian School of Mines Dhanbad (IIT ISM Dhanbad) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Junior Research Fellow Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT ISM Dhanbad website. The last date to submit the application form is 09-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT ISM Dhanbad 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 (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Essential Qualification: Master's degree (M.Tech / M.Sc.) in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Mining Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, Environmental Engineering, Earth Sciences, etc.). GATE score is necessary in the relevant discipline. Minimum academic performance as per institute norms (usually 60% or equivalent CGPA).
• Desirable Qualification: Prior research/project experience. Exposure to data analysis, programming, AI/ML, GIS, or domain-specific tools (as applicable). Programming: Python / R / MATLAB, LLMs, document processing, text mining. Periodic progress reports (monthly/quarterly), Research papers/conference submissions.

Salary/ Stipend

• Rs. 31,000/- per month (consolidated)

Age Limit (as on Interview Date)

• The upper age limit is 35 years at the time of interview.
• Age relaxation for SC/ST candidates and OBC Candidates as per GOI rules, and 2 years for the candidates with research/ work experience in relevant industries.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on merit.
• Shortlisted candidates should appear for the interview in person with original degree certificates (one set of Xerox), date of birth proof along with any other relevant documents (like copies of publications, awards, experience, recommendations, etc.).
• The date and time of interview will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates through email.
• No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates called for interview.

General Information / Instructions

• Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for the advertised position.
• The award of fellowship does not imply any employment guarantee by the sponsor or IIT(ISM) of the project.
• The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project sanctioned for a maximum period of 2 years. The appointment will be extended till the duration of the project extension if any, subject to satisfactory performance of the candidate.
• The selected candidates will have 2 weeks to join in the project from the date of communication of the result.

How to Apply

• Completed applications on plain paper, providing full biodata with a passport-size photo, indicating the project number, project name, and post, and enclosing self-attested copies of the relevant supporting documents (age, qualification, experience, etc.), may be sent as soft copies to the email: [email protected]

IIT ISM Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Important Links

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