IIT (BHU) Varanasi Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 10 Sep

Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi [IIT (BHU)] has released its Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. R&D/ANRF/4211/MAHAEV/EE/25-26/679-AKM, inviting applications for 1 post on a contractual basis. Eligible candidates can apply online until 10 September 2026. Applicants need a Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc.) in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science, or a Post Graduate Degree in Engineering in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, along with a valid GATE score or CSIR-UGC NET qualification and a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA. The Junior Research Fellow role at IIT (BHU) carries a maximum age limit of 28 years, with relaxation as per Government of India rules. Selection for this IIT (BHU) post is based on an Interview, with no separate written examination. Selected candidates will receive Rs. 37,000 per month plus 20% HRA, on a contractual basis, for a project sanctioned up to 31 May 2028. Interested candidates should apply online through the official IIT (BHU) website well before the 10 September 2026 deadline, since there is no application fee for any category. This Junior Research Fellow post is funded under an ANRF-supported project (Advertisement reference MAHAEV/EE) and sanctioned through 31 May 2028, giving the selected candidate a comparatively long and stable research engagement compared to shorter, single-year JRF contracts commonly seen elsewhere — a meaningful advantage for candidates seeking continuity in their early research career. The broad discipline eligibility spanning Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, and Nanoscience & Nanotechnology suggests this research project likely involves materials characterization or nanomaterials synthesis work that draws on overlapping expertise from both pure science and engineering backgrounds, making it accessible to a wide pool of qualified postgraduates. Candidates should note the relatively strict 28-year maximum age limit for this post, lower than many JRF postings that allow up to 30 or 32 years — those close to this cutoff should confirm their exact eligibility against the cut-off date specified in the full notification before applying.

• PG (M.Sc.) in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science, OR PG in Engineering (Materials Science/Chemical Engineering/Nanoscience & Nanotechnology)
• GATE (valid score) or CSIR-UGC NET qualified
• Minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA

• Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
• Age Relaxation: As per Govt. of India rules

• PG (M.Sc.) in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science, or PG Engineering in Materials Science/Chemical Engineering/Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
• GATE or CSIR-UGC NET qualified, 60%+ marks
• Maximum age 28 years

No application fee for any category

• Rs. 37,000 + 20% HRA per month

1. Applications must be submitted online on or before 10 September 2026
2. Use the Apply Online link on the official IIT (BHU) website
3. Alternatively, visit the official IIT (BHU) website to complete the application
4. Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details
5. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
6. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
7. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
8. Be prepared for an interview following shortlisting