BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-1 Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post

Yes, BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-1 Recruitment 2026 is out. Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, has released a notification for 1 contractual post under an ANRF-funded research project, engaged either as Junior Research Fellow or Project Associate-I depending on the candidate's qualification. The post carries a dual-designation structure common to ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation)-funded projects: candidates who are GATE or NET qualified are engaged as Junior Research Fellow at the higher stipend of Rs. 37,000 per month, while candidates without a GATE/NET qualification but with significant research or industry experience are engaged as Project Associate-I at Rs. 30,000 per month. BITS Pilani runs several concurrent project-specific recruitment cycles across its campuses at any given time, each tied to a distinct funded project — this ANRF project post is separate from other recent BITS Pilani postings such as the MoEFCC-funded JRF and the Organic Chemistry Project Associate-I role. Eligible candidates can apply by email on or before 22 August 2026. Since the eligibility criteria allow either a GATE/NET-qualified route or a direct experience-based route, candidates should clearly state their qualifying pathway and attach the relevant certificates (GATE/NET scorecard or experience letters) accordingly.

• M.Sc/M.E/M.Tech or equivalent
• Or B.E/B.Tech with significant research or industry experience, along with GATE/NET qualification

• Not specified in the official notification

• Open to candidates holding an M.Sc/M.E/M.Tech or equivalent qualification
• Alternatively, candidates holding a B.E/B.Tech with significant research or industry experience are also eligible, provided they hold a valid GATE/NET qualification
• This is a contractual position tied to a specific ANRF-funded research project, not a permanent BITS Pilani appointment
• The exact stipend depends on which eligibility route a candidate qualifies under — GATE/NET-qualified candidates are engaged as JRF at the higher rate, others as Project Associate-I

No application fee mentioned in the official notification

• Rs. 37,000 per month as Junior Research Fellow (NET/GATE qualified)
• Rs. 30,000 per month as Project Associate-I (Non NET/GATE)

1. Read the official notification PDF carefully to confirm your eligibility route and the specific project requirements before applying
2. Prepare your complete application with bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications and any relevant research or industry experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — educational certificates, GATE/NET scorecard (if applicable), experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
4. Clearly mention "Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-1" in the subject line of your email
5. Compile all documents and your application into a single email submission as specified in the notification
6. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification PDF
7. Ensure the email is sent well before the last date, 22 August 2026, to avoid last-minute technical issues
8. Retain a copy of the sent email, including all attachments, for your own records
9. Regularly check the official BITS Pilani website for updates on shortlisting and the online interview schedule
10. Prepare for shortlisting based on merit, experience and project requirements, followed by an online interview