IIT Hyderabad JRF (Materials Engineering) leading to PhD 2026 — 1 Post, 24 Aug

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released IIT Hyderabad Junior Research Fellow (Materials Engineering) leading to PhD Recruitment 2026 for 1 post. This Telangana central government job vacancy 2026 is a contractual research fellowship open to candidates holding an M.Tech in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field, or an M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics/Materials Science with a valid GATE/CSIR score. Candidates can apply online before the last date. Selected Junior Research Fellow will work under Dr. Mayur Vaidya on a materials research project at IIT Hyderabad, with a background in CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) and/or Materials Characterization considered desirable. The position leads to PhD registration, offering candidates a structured pathway into doctoral research. The selection process for IIT Hyderabad JRF (Materials Engineering) 2026 is an interview, tentatively scheduled for 31 August 2026, with an expected joining date of 10 September 2026. The stipend is ₹37,000 per month plus 30% HRA for the first two years as JRF, rising to ₹42,000 per month plus 30% HRA in the third year as SRF. The IIT Hyderabad JRF (Materials Engineering) 2026 online application closes on 24 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification before applying, and should be prepared to commit to PhD registration as part of accepting this fellowship, given the structured JRF-to-PhD pathway of this specific position.

Candidates need an M.Tech in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science and Engineering, Nanoscience and Technology, or Energy Science and Technology, or an M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science with a valid GATE or CSIR score. A background in CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) and/or Materials Characterization is desirable. Candidates must be willing to register for a PhD. This is a Junior Research Fellow position leading to PhD.

Age limit is not specified in the notification reviewed.

• M.Tech in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science and Engineering, Nanoscience and Technology, or Energy Science and Technology
• OR M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science with a valid GATE/CSIR score
• Background in CALPHAD and/or Materials Characterization is desirable
• Willingness to register for PhD
• Age limit is not specified in the notification reviewed
• This is a contractual research fellowship leading to PhD registration, not a permanent institute appointment
• No application fee is required for this recruitment
• Selection is through an interview

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for any category.

₹37,000 per month plus 30% HRA for the 1st and 2nd years (as JRF) ₹42,000 per month plus 30% HRA for the 3rd year (as SRF) This is a contractual research fellowship leading to PhD registration, not a permanent institute appointment

1. Visit the official IIT Hyderabad application portal
2. Register and fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and GATE/CSIR qualification details
3. Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
4. Pay the application fee online, if applicable (none is currently specified)
5. Review all entered details carefully before final submission
6. Submit the application online on or before 24 August 2026
7. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for your own future reference
8. Wait for further communication regarding the interview, tentatively scheduled for 31 August 2026