IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF/SRF & Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts, Apply by 15 Sep

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, has released the Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) Notification 2026 on 25 August 2026. A total of 3 vacancies have been announced — 2 for JRF/SRF and 1 for Postdoctoral Fellow — under Advt No. DST/OTC/NOWO/A/2026/01(G). Candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualifications for JRF/SRF or PDF, including the required degree, marks/CPI, GATE/NET qualification, and research experience where applicable, are eligible to apply. Selected Research Fellows will support a Department of Science and Technology funded research project at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, in the CSE/IT/AI/ECE/EE domain. The selection process consists solely of an Interview, with no separate written examination. The salary is ₹37,000 per month plus 20% HRA for JRF, ₹42,000 per month plus 20% HRA for SRF, and ₹77,000 per month plus 20% HRA for the Postdoctoral Fellow position. The online application process is open and will remain available until 15 September 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official IIT (ISM) Dhanbad notification PDF at the link above before applying, and use the correct Google Form link for their specific post — JRF/SRF or PDF.

• JRF/SRF: M.E./M.Tech or equivalent in CSE/IT/AI/ECE/EE/allied branches with minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CPI, plus GATE/NET qualification, OR B.E./B.Tech or equivalent with minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CPI, plus GATE/NET qualification. SRF additionally requires two years' research experience
• Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF): PhD in CSE/IT/AI/ECE/EE/allied branches with minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CPI, plus GATE/NET or equivalent, plus 1 SCI Journal publication

• Age limit details are not specified; age relaxation will be provided as per the applicable rules and guidelines of the funding agency, Government of India, and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

• JRF/SRF: M.E./M.Tech or equivalent in CSE/IT/AI/ECE/EE/allied branches with minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CPI, plus GATE/NET; OR B.E./B.Tech or equivalent with minimum 75% marks or 7.5 CPI, plus GATE/NET. SRF additionally requires two years' research experience
• Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF): PhD in CSE/IT/AI/ECE/EE/allied branches with minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CPI, plus GATE/NET or equivalent, plus 1 SCI Journal publication
• Age relaxation as per the applicable rules and guidelines of the funding agency and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad; no specific age limit stated
• This is a contractual, project-based appointment tied to a DST-funded project

• No application fee is mentioned for any category

• JRF: ₹37,000 per month + 20% HRA
• SRF: ₹42,000 per month + 20% HRA
• Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF): ₹77,000 per month + 20% HRA

1. Applications must be submitted online on or before 15-09-2026
2. Identify which post — JRF, SRF, or Postdoctoral Fellow — matches your qualification and experience
3. Use the correct Apply Online (Google Form) link for your specific post from the Important Links section
4. Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details
5. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
6. Pay the application fee online, if applicable
7. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
8. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
9. Ensure your GATE/NET qualification is valid and current at the time of application
10. Watch for communication regarding the Interview schedule