SVNIT Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 31 Aug (DRDO Project)

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (SVNIT) has released its Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. DoME/1166, inviting applications for 1 post on a contract basis under a DRDO-funded project. Eligible candidates can apply through email until 31 August 2026. Applicants need a Post Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, Production, Industrial & Production, Metallurgy, Applied Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, or relevant professional courses, along with a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Aerospace, Metallurgy, or allied branches, and mandatory GATE qualification or selection through a National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments. The Junior Research Fellow role at SVNIT is a contract-based position under the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Selection for this SVNIT post is based on an Interview conducted in Hybrid mode, with a tentative interview date of 04 September 2026. Selected candidates will receive Rs. 37,000 per month plus 16% HRA, on a contractual basis. Interested candidates should send their complete application, including bio-data, educational certificates, and experience proof, to the official SVNIT email address mentioned in the notification well before the 31 August 2026 deadline, since there is no application fee for any category. This SVNIT JRF post being funded under a DRDO project signals a defence-linked research focus, likely involving materials, structural, or manufacturing research relevant to defence applications — candidates with any prior exposure to defence research, aerospace structures, or advanced manufacturing techniques during their PG coursework may find this project particularly aligned with their interests. Unlike many JRF postings where GATE is only preferred, this SVNIT recruitment explicitly states GATE qualification as mandatory, with the sole alternative being selection through a National level examination conducted by Central Government Departments — candidates without either of these should not apply, as they would not meet the baseline eligibility bar. The hybrid mode of interview offers some flexibility for candidates who may not be able to travel to Surat for the 04 September 2026 tentative interview date, though candidates should confirm with the department in advance whether they will be interviewed online or expected to appear in person. Interested candidates should apply well ahead of the 31 August 2026 deadline given the short window before the tentative interview date.

• PG Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Design/Manufacturing/Production/Industrial & Production/Metallurgy/Applied Mechanics/Aerospace Engineering
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Aerospace/Metallurgy or allied branches
• GATE qualification mandatory (or selection via National level exam by Central Govt Departments)

• Not specified in this notification

• PG in Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing/Production/Metallurgy/Aerospace Engineering or related
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Aerospace/Metallurgy
• GATE mandatory (or National level exam selection)

No application fee for any category

• Rs. 37,000 per month plus 16% HRA

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
4. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date of 31 August 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
8. Be prepared for an interview in hybrid mode, tentatively on 04 September 2026