IIT Jammu Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts, Apply Online by 22 Sep (JRF & Research Associate-III)

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released IIT Jammu Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. IITJMU/R&C/RP-100385/A-47 for 3 government job vacancies — 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and 2 Research Associate-III (RA-III), under a project on nuclear reactor design. This is a distinct research opportunity for Mechanical, Chemical, and Computer Science & Engineering graduates and researchers, separate from IIT Jammu's several other parallel project recruitment drives. Selected candidates will support ANRF-funded research on nuclear reactor design at IIT Jammu, with the JRF post open to M.Tech/B.Tech graduates and the RA-III post reserved for Ph.D. holders or M.Tech graduates with substantial research experience and a published SCI paper. Candidates up to 50 years of age meeting the post-specific qualification are eligible to apply. The selection process for IIT Jammu Recruitment 2026 consists of Shortlisting based on merit and project need, followed by an Interview (online or offline). Monthly stipend is ₹37,000 plus 20% HRA for JRF (₹42,000 plus HRA from the 3rd year), and ₹67,000 plus 20% HRA for RA-III. The IIT Jammu Recruitment 2026 online application is available at apply.iitjammu.ac.in. The last date to apply online is 22 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official notification carefully before applying, since IIT Jammu runs multiple parallel research recruitment drives and candidates should confirm this specific advertisement (Advt No. IITJMU/R&C/RP-100385/A-47) matches their qualification and research area.

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): M.Tech/M.E. in Mechanical/Chemical/Computer Science & Engineering with B.Tech/B.E. in the same discipline with minimum 60% marks (or 6.5/10.0 CGPA), or B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical/Chemical/Computer Science & Engineering and related streams with minimum 60% marks throughout from Class XII; valid GATE/NET preferred
• Research Associate-III (RA-III): Ph.D. in Mechanical/Chemical/Computer Science & Engineering with a B.Tech/B.E. in the same discipline, or M.Tech/M.E. in Mechanical/Chemical/Computer Science & Engineering with 3 years of research, teaching, and design/development experience plus at least one research paper published in an SCI journal

• Maximum 50 years for all posts
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/Women/Physically Challenged candidates; 3 years for OBC-NCL

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): M.Tech/M.E. with B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical/Chemical/Computer Science & Engineering, minimum 60% marks; valid GATE/NET preferred
• Research Associate-III (RA-III): Ph.D. in Mechanical/Chemical/Computer Science & Engineering, or M.Tech/M.E. with 3 years' research/teaching/design experience and at least one SCI-journal paper
• Maximum age 50 years, with relaxation for SC/ST/Women/Physically Challenged (5 years) and OBC-NCL (3 years)
• Nature of engagement: Contractual, project-linked positions under an ANRF-funded nuclear reactor design project
• No application fee for any category

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

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000/- plus 20% HRA per month for 1st and 2nd year; ₹42,000/- plus 20% HRA per month for 3rd year
• Research Associate-III (RA-III): ₹67,000/- plus 20% HRA per month

1. Visit the official IIT Jammu website, iitjammu.ac.in
2. Download and read the official notification PDF (Advt No. IITJMU/R&C/RP-100385/A-47) to confirm eligibility for the specific post
3. Visit the online application portal at apply.iitjammu.ac.in and register with a valid email ID and mobile number
4. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and research experience details
5. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and educational/experience certificates in the prescribed format
6. Review all details carefully before final submission
7. Submit the application on or before 22 September 2026
8. Take a printout or save a copy of the submission confirmation for future reference
9. Await communication regarding shortlisting for the Interview stage
10. Attend the Interview (online/offline) as scheduled, keeping all original documents ready for verification