IIEST Shibpur Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 (CH 1952) — 2 Posts, Walk-in 02 Sep (West Bengal)

Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, Shibpur (IIEST Shibpur), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released a Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. CH 1952, advertised 18 August 2026) in the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, for 2 posts under a project led by Prof. Snehanshu Pal. Candidates holding an M.E./M.Tech. in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or allied disciplines, or an M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Life Sciences or Mathematics with a valid GATE/NET score, are eligible to apply for this IIEST Shibpur government job 2026. Selected Junior Research Fellows will work on the sponsored research project in the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, though the exact research focus is not detailed beyond the project lead's name in the available source material. Candidates must hold a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates) in their qualifying degree, and a valid GATE or NET score is mandatory — this is not a waivable requirement. The selection process for IIEST Shibpur JRF 2026 consists of a Walk-in Interview followed by physical document verification at the time of joining; there is no separate written test beyond the GATE/NET qualifying requirement. The consolidated salary is ₹48,100 per month (₹37,000 base plus ₹11,100 HRA at 30%). Candidates must email soft copies of their complete application, including bio-data, mark sheets and certificates, to the official email address in the notification by 01 September 2026, and then attend the Walk-in Interview on 02 September 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Dean (R&C) office, Science and Technology Building, IIEST Shibpur. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official IIEST Shibpur JRF 2026 notification PDF at iiests.ac.in before applying to confirm the exact eligibility, subject-specific requirements, and interview arrangements.

M.E./M.Tech. in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Bio-medical Engineering, Biotechnology, Ceramics Engineering, or allied discipline, OR M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science/Life Sciences/Mathematics from a recognised University/Institute, with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (55% marks or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates). A valid GATE/NET score is mandatory for all applicants.

• Maximum 30 years, with age relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Woman and physically handicapped candidates

• M.E./M.Tech. in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Bio-medical Engineering, Biotechnology, Ceramics Engineering, or an allied discipline
• OR M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science/Life Sciences/Mathematics from a recognised University/Institute, with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (55% marks or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
• Valid GATE/NET score is mandatory for all candidates — this is a hard requirement, not waivable
• Age Limit: Maximum 30 years, with relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Woman and physically handicapped candidates
• Nature of appointment: Project-based, tied to the specific sponsored research project in the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering — no claim to regular IIEST employment
• Selection Process: Walk-in Interview, followed by physical document verification at the time of joining — no separate written test

No application fee

• ₹37,000 per month + ₹11,100 (30% HRA) = ₹48,100 per month (consolidated)

1. Visit https://www.iiests.ac.in and download the complete Junior Research Fellow notification PDF (Advt. No. CH 1952, Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering)
2. Confirm your eligibility — qualifying degree, marks/CGPA, and a valid GATE/NET score — before proceeding
3. Prepare a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and any research/work experience
4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — educational certificates, mark sheets, GATE/NET scorecard, experience certificates (if any), ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs
5. Clearly mention "Junior Research Fellow — Advt. No. CH 1952" in the subject line of your email
6. Send the complete application as email attachments to the official email address specified in the notification
7. Ensure the email is sent before the last date, 01 September 2026
8. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for your own records
9. Report in person to the Walk-in Interview at the Dean (R&C) office, Science and Technology Building, IIEST Shibpur, on 02 September 2026 at 11:30 AM, carrying original documents and self-attested photocopies
10. Complete physical document verification at the time of joining if selected