IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply Online by 17 Aug

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad (IIT ISM Dhanbad), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. TTDF/6G/162 for 1 post in a photonics and electronics research project. This is a government research job 2026 open to candidates with a background in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, or related Physics specialisations. Candidates must have qualified GATE or NET to be eligible. The selected JRF will work on cutting-edge research involving Photonics Integrated Circuits, Silicon Photonics, Microelectronics, Optoelectronics, and Optical Communication, using tools such as ANSYS Lumerical and MATLAB. Selection for JRF 2026 consists of shortlisting based on merit and project requirements, followed by an interview — there is no written examination. The salary for this JRF position is ₹37,000 per month for the first two years, rising to ₹42,000 per month in the third year. The IIT ISM Dhanbad JRF 2026 online application is available via the Google Form link provided in the official notification. The last date to apply for this recruitment is 17 August 2026. There is no application fee for this recruitment. Candidates must read the complete official IIT ISM Dhanbad JRF 2026 notification PDF before applying to confirm all eligibility and project-specific requirements.

• M.Tech / M.E. / MS in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication or related field
• OR B.Tech / B.E. or equivalent degree in Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication
• OR M.Sc in Electronics, or M.Sc in Physics (Specialization in Electronics/Photonics)
• Must have qualified GATE/NET
• Basic knowledge of Photonics Integrated Circuits, Silicon Photonics and Communication systems, Microelectronics, Optoelectronics, Nanotechnology, Optical Communication, or VLSI
• Proficiency in ANSYS Lumerical and MATLAB

• Maximum 35 years
• Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH as per Government of India rules

• M.Tech/M.E./MS in Electronics or related field, or B.Tech/B.E. in Electronics, or M.Sc in Electronics/Physics (Photonics specialisation)
• Mandatory GATE/NET qualification
• Maximum age 35 years, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH as per GoI rules
• Working knowledge of ANSYS Lumerical and MATLAB preferred

No application fee

• 1st and 2nd Year: ₹37,000 per month
• 3rd Year: ₹42,000 per month

1. Visit the official website — iitism.ac.in
2. Locate the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 project opening, Advt No. TTDF/6G/162
3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully
4. Click the Google Form apply link provided in the notification
5. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and GATE/NET qualification details
6. Upload required documents such as educational certificates and GATE/NET scorecard
7. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
8. Submit the form on or before 17 August 2026
9. Retain a confirmation of your submission for future reference
10. Await shortlisting and interview call from the department