IIT Guwahati Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 24 Aug (Organic Chemistry)

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has released its Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting applications for 1 post on a contractual basis. Eligible candidates can apply online until 24 August 2026. Applicants need an M.Sc./M.Tech. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or an allied discipline, along with a valid GATE score or CSIR-UGC NET qualification. Specialization in synthetic chemistry and computational molecular design is desirable, with an Organic Chemistry background preferred. The JRF role at IIT Guwahati carries a maximum age limit of 35 years, with relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Women candidates as per ANRF and Government of India norms. Selection for this IIT Guwahati post is based on an Interview, scheduled for 24 August 2026. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 44,400. Interested candidates should apply online through the official IIT Guwahati website well before the 24 August 2026 deadline, since there is no application fee for any category. This IIT Guwahati JRF post is notably specific about the required practical laboratory skills, calling out multi-step organic synthesis, column chromatography purification, and characterization techniques including NMR, IR, and Mass Spectrometry — candidates should ensure their application clearly documents hands-on experience with each of these specific techniques rather than only listing coursework or theoretical knowledge. Given the mention of computational molecular design as a desirable specialization alongside synthetic chemistry, candidates with some exposure to molecular modeling or computational chemistry software, in addition to strong wet-lab organic synthesis skills, may find their profile particularly well-matched to this research project. Candidates should note the unusually short window between the 24 August 2026 application deadline and the interview scheduled on the very same day, meaning applicants should be prepared and available for the interview immediately after submitting their application, rather than expecting a separate shortlisting period. Interested candidates should apply and prepare well in advance given this compressed timeline. This role offers a solid research opportunity for organic chemistry specialists at a premier technical institute.

• M.Sc./M.Tech in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering or allied disciplines
• Valid GATE score or CSIR-UGC NET
• Preferred: Organic Chemistry background; synthetic chemistry and computational molecular design specialization desirable

• Maximum Age Limit: 35 years
• Relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Women as per ANRF and GoI norms

• M.Sc./M.Tech in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering, GATE/CSIR-UGC NET qualified
• Organic Chemistry background preferred
• Age up to 35 years, with category-wise relaxation

No application fee for any category

• Rs. 44,400 per month

1. Applications must be submitted online on or before 24 August 2026
2. Use the Apply Online link on the official IIT Guwahati website
3. Alternatively, visit the official IIT Guwahati 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 on the same day as the application deadline