IIT Hyderabad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts, Apply Online by 15 Aug (Telangana)

IIT Hyderabad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 is out — Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad has released a notification for 3 contractual Junior Research Fellow vacancies under a liver-on-chip research project. Is this notification out? Yes — with online applications open until 15 August 2026, offering M.Tech/M.Sc postgraduates in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology, or related fields a route into cutting-edge organ-on-chip biomedical research at a premier IIT. The selected Junior Research Fellows will support a liver-on-chip project — a research area within organ-on-chip technology, which uses microfluidic devices lined with living human cells to replicate organ-level functions outside the body, offering an alternative to animal testing for drug development and toxicology research. This is a scientifically significant and internationally competitive research area. The selection process is Shortlisting based on merit, followed by an Online Interview, tentatively scheduled for 18 or 21 August 2026. Compensation follows the standard JRF stipend plus HRA. The online application is submitted via a Google Form linked from the official notification. The last date to apply is 15 August 2026 — a notably short window from the notification's release, meaning candidates meeting the eligibility criteria should apply without delay. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, and should be prepared for a very fast-moving selection timeline, with shortlist announcement expected just two days after the application deadline.

M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent Biosciences degrees with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, OR an M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or equivalent courses such as M.Pharma, with valid fellowships or at least 1 year of research experience. This dual-pathway eligibility spanning multiple engineering and biosciences disciplines reflects the inherently interdisciplinary nature of "liver-on-chip" research, which combines microfluidics, tissue engineering, and cell biology.

Maximum age: 32 years

• M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent Biosciences (minimum 60% marks/equivalent CGPA), OR M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or equivalent (M.Pharma) with fellowship or 1 year research experience
• Maximum age 32 years
• This is a contractual position tied to the liver-on-chip research project, not a permanent IIT Hyderabad appointment
• Given the very short application window (closing 15 August, just days after release), interested and eligible candidates should apply immediately rather than delaying

No application fee mentioned for any category

JRF stipend plus HRA (as per standard national JRF norms)

1. Visit iith.ac.in — official website of IIT Hyderabad
2. Read the complete official notification PDF carefully before applying
3. Access the online application via the Google Form link provided in the notification
4. Fill in personal, educational, and research experience details accurately
5. Upload required documents — photograph, signature, and educational/experience certificates in the prescribed format
6. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
7. Submit the application before the last date: 15 August 2026
8. Monitor for shortlist announcement (17 August) and prepare for the Online Interview (18 or 21 August 2026)