IIT (ISM) Dhanbad ANRF JRF 2026 — 1 Post, 19 Aug

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. ANRF/ECRG/2025/000131_ENS for 1 post under an ANRF Early Career Research Grant project. This Jharkhand central government job vacancy 2026 is a contractual research position open to candidates holding a BE/BTech/ME/MTech/MS/MCA/MSc with a valid GATE (CS/DA/EC/EE) or NET (Computer Science and Applications/Electronic Science/Mathematical Sciences) qualification. Candidates can apply online before the last date. Selected Junior Research Fellow will support an ANRF-funded Early Career Research Grant project at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, working across computer science, data science, electronics, or electrical engineering research areas depending on the project's specific technical scope. The selection process for IIT (ISM) Dhanbad ANRF JRF 2026 consists of shortlisting based on merit, followed by an interview conducted via video conferencing. The stipend is ₹37,000 per month plus 20% HRA for the first two years, rising to ₹42,000 per month plus 20% HRA in the third year. The IIT (ISM) Dhanbad ANRF JRF 2026 online application closes on 19 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification (Advt No. ANRF/ECRG/2025/000131_ENS) before applying, and should ensure their GATE or NET qualification falls within the specified disciplines before submitting their application.

Candidates need a BE/BTech/ME/MTech/MS/MCA/MSc with a valid GATE qualification in Computer Science (CS), Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA), Electronics and Communication (EC), or Electrical Engineering (EE), or a valid NET qualification in Computer Science and Applications, Electronic Science, or Mathematical Sciences. This is a contractual Junior Research Fellow position under an ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation) Early Career Research Grant project.

Maximum age is 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India / IIT (ISM) Dhanbad norms.

• BE/BTech/ME/MTech/MS/MCA/MSc with valid GATE qualification in CS, DA, EC, or EE
• OR valid NET qualification in Computer Science and Applications, Electronic Science, or Mathematical Sciences
• Maximum age 35 years, with relaxation as per Government of India/IIT (ISM) Dhanbad norms
• This is a contractual, project-based position, not a permanent institute appointment
• No application fee is required for this recruitment
• Selection consists of shortlisting based on merit, followed by an interview via video conferencing
• ANRF Early Career Research Grants are aimed at supporting early-stage faculty research programmes across technical disciplines

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

₹37,000 per month plus 20% HRA for the first two years ₹42,000 per month plus 20% HRA for the third year This is a contractual, project-based position, not a permanent institute appointment

1. Visit the official IIT (ISM) Dhanbad application portal
2. Register and fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and GATE/NET 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 19 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 video conferencing interview schedule