IIT BHU JRF (Civil Engg) Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by 11 Sep (UP)

Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi has released the IIT BHU Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 for 2 posts in a sponsored research project in the Department of Civil Engineering, specialising in Solid Mechanics. This is a contractual research opportunity at one of India's premier Institutes of National Importance, suited to Civil Engineering graduates and postgraduates seeking hands-on project research experience. Candidates up to a maximum age of 28 years, holding a First Class BE/B.Tech and M.Tech in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI, along with a valid GATE qualification, are eligible to apply via email. Selected Junior Research Fellows will work on the sponsored Civil Engineering research project under faculty supervision at IIT BHU, contributing to solid mechanics research and related technical work. The selection process for IIT BHU JRF 2026 is based on an interview of eligible applicants. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus HRA, in line with standard JRF norms for sponsored research projects at IITs. GATE qualification is mandatory for most candidates, though exemptions apply for candidates from IITs, NITs, CFTIs, State or Centrally funded universities, and institutions ranked in the Top NIRF 100 or on foreign QS rankings, provided they hold a CGPA/CPI of 7.0 or above. The IIT BHU JRF 2026 application must be submitted via email, since there is no online application portal for this project post. The last date to apply is 11 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates should read the complete official notification PDF on iitbhu.ac.in before applying, clearly mention the post applied for in the email subject line, and ensure their bio-data and supporting documents are complete before sending the application.

First Class in BE/B.Tech and M.Tech in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI from a recognized institute. A valid GATE qualification is mandatory. Exemptions from the GATE requirement are provided for candidates from IITs, NITs, CFTIs (Centrally Funded Technical Institutions), State or Centrally funded universities, and Top NIRF 100 or foreign QS-ranked institutions, provided the candidate holds a CGPA/CPI of 7.0 or above.

• Maximum age limit: 28 years
• Age relaxation for Female/SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped candidates as per government norms

• First Class BE/B.Tech and M.Tech in Civil Engineering, minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CPI
• Valid GATE qualification mandatory, with exemptions for candidates from IITs/NITs/CFTIs/State or Centrally funded universities/Top NIRF 100 or foreign QS-ranked institutions holding CGPA/CPI 7.0 and above
• Maximum age 28 years, with relaxation for Female/SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates as per government norms
• Application accepted only via email; no online portal for this post

No application fee is mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) in the official notification.

₹37,000 per month, plus House Rent Allowance (HRA).

1. Read the official IIT BHU JRF Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, GATE score (if applicable), and any research experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including educational certificates, mark sheets, GATE scorecard, experience certificates and ID proof
4. Attach a recent passport-size photograph
5. Clearly mention the post applied for, Junior Research Fellow (Civil Engineering, Solid Mechanics), in the subject line of the email
6. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
7. Ensure the email is sent before the last date, 11 September 2026
8. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for future reference
9. Watch for a response from the project's Principal Investigator regarding shortlisting
10. Prepare for the interview stage, which forms the basis of final selection