IIT BHU JRF (Materials Science) 2026 — 1 Post, 1 Sep

Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released IIT BHU Junior Research Fellow (Materials Science) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post under a Non-Oxide Ceramics research project. This Uttar Pradesh central government job vacancy 2026 is a contractual research position open to candidates holding an M.Tech or M.Sc. in Materials Science, Ceramics, Metallurgy, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 60% marks and a valid GATE or CSIR-UGC NET qualification. Candidates up to 28 years of age can apply online before the last date. Selected Junior Research Fellow will support research on non-oxide ceramics at IIT BHU, contributing to the institute's materials science and engineering research activities, likely involving synthesis, characterisation, and testing of advanced ceramic materials such as silicon carbide, silicon nitride, or boron carbide, which are widely used in high-temperature and structural applications. The selection process for IIT BHU JRF (Materials Science) 2026 is an interview, with candidates shortlisted based on their qualifications and GATE/CSIR-UGC NET scores. The stipend is ₹37,000 per month, plus 18% HRA if institute accommodation is not provided. The IIT BHU JRF (Materials Science) 2026 online application closes on 1 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official notification before applying via the Google Form application link, and should ensure their GATE or CSIR-UGC NET qualification remains valid as on the date of application.

Candidates need an M.Tech or M.Sc. in Materials Science, Ceramics, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or any related field, with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. Candidates must be GATE or CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship) qualified. This is a contractual Junior Research Fellow position under a Non-Oxide Ceramics research project at IIT BHU.

Maximum age is 28 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.

• M.Tech or M.Sc. in Materials Science, Ceramics, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related field with minimum 60% marks or equivalent
• GATE or CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship) qualified
• Maximum age 28 years, with relaxation as per Government of India rules
• This is a contractual, project-based position, not a permanent institute appointment
• No application fee is required for this recruitment
• Non-Oxide Ceramics research supports high-performance materials development for structural and high-temperature engineering applications
• Selection is through an interview

No application fee is mentioned for any category, including Women, General/OBC, and SC/ST.

₹37,000 per month, plus 18% HRA if institute accommodation is not provided This is a contractual, project-based position, not a permanent institute appointment

1. Visit the official IIT BHU Google Form application link
2. Read the eligibility criteria and project details in the official notification carefully
3. Fill in the required personal, educational, and GATE/NET qualification details in the online form
4. Upload the required documents, including educational certificates and GATE/NET scorecard, in the prescribed format
5. Review all entered details carefully before final submission
6. Submit the application online on or before 1 September 2026
7. Take a screenshot or save a copy of the submission confirmation for your own future reference
8. Wait for further communication regarding the interview schedule