IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply Online by 20 Aug (Jharkhand)

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad (IIT ISM Dhanbad), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF Recruitment 2026 for 1 post under Advertisement No. 265/2026-27. Is IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, the notification is currently open, offering postgraduate engineers and NET/GATE-qualified candidates a research fellowship opportunity focused specifically on energy storage materials and electrochemical technologies. The selected Junior Research Fellow will support a research project centred on energy storage materials, with preference given to candidates having knowledge of lithium-ion batteries, electrocatalysis, supercapacitors, and electrochemical characterization, an increasingly important research area in India's clean energy push. Selection for this post consists of Shortlisting followed by an Interview. Salary for this post is ₹37,000 per month for the first two years, rising to ₹42,000 per month in the third year, a standard national-level JRF fellowship rate. The IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF 2026 online application is available via the linked Google Form. The last date to apply is 20 August 2026. There is no application fee for any candidate category. Candidates must read the complete official IIT ISM Dhanbad JRF 2026 notification PDF before applying, since this posting is distinct from the institute's other concurrently open ANRF-JRF positions in different research areas, including geoscience.

Post Graduate Degree in Mechanical/Electronics/Computer Science and M.Sc. in Chemistry/Material Science/Nano Technology/Energy Sciences, OR a Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course selected through National Eligibility Tests such as CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE, or national-level examinations conducted by DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MOE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, and similar bodies. Candidates with knowledge of energy storage materials, lithium-ion batteries, electrocatalysis, supercapacitors, and electrochemical characterization are preferred. This JRF post is tied to a distinct energy materials research project, separate from IIT ISM Dhanbad's other concurrently open ANRF-JRF positions in geoscience and other fields.

• Maximum 35 years
• Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/PwD candidates

• Post Graduate Degree in Mechanical/Electronics/Computer Science and M.Sc. in Chemistry/Material Science/Nano Technology/Energy Sciences, or a Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course qualified through CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or other national-level examinations
• Candidates with knowledge of energy storage materials, lithium-ion batteries, electrocatalysis, supercapacitors, and electrochemical characterization are preferred
• Maximum age limit is 35 years, with relaxation as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/PwD candidates
• This is a contractual research fellowship tied to a specific energy materials project, not a permanent institutional staff position
• No application fee is charged to any candidate category
• Distinct from IIT ISM Dhanbad's other concurrently open ANRF-JRF positions in geoscience and other research areas

• No application fee for any category

• ₹37,000 per month for the first two years, ₹42,000 per month in the third year

1. Read the official IIT ISM Dhanbad JRF 2026 notification carefully before applying
2. Confirm your postgraduate qualification and NET/GATE or equivalent national-level examination qualification meet the eligibility threshold
3. Use the Apply Online link to access the application form
4. Fill in the application form with correct personal, educational, and qualification 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. Submit the application on or before the last date, 20 August 2026
8. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
9. Watch for a response from IIT ISM Dhanbad regarding shortlisting for interview
10. Prepare to discuss your energy storage or electrochemistry background if called for interview