Applications are invited from Indian nationals for various Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) and the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB). These roles are available across premier institutes like IITs, NITs, and Central Universities for cutting-edge research projects.
DST JRF Recruitment 2026: Highlights
| Feature | Details |
| Organization | Department of Science & Technology (DST) |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Project Locations | IITs, NITs, IISERs, and Research Labs |
| Fellowship Amount | ₹37,000/- per month + HRA |
| Tenure | 2 to 5 Years (Initially for 1 year, extendable) |
| Application Mode | Online / Email (Project Specific) |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Engineering: B.E. / B.Tech or M.E. / M.Tech in relevant branches.
- Science: Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc.) in Basic Sciences.
- Medical/Pharmacy: MBBS or B.Pharm / M.Pharm.
- National Level Test (Mandatory for ₹37k): Candidates must have qualified in GATE, CSIR-UGC NET, or other National level examinations conducted by central government departments like DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, or ICMR.
- Non-NET/GATE: Candidates without NET/GATE may be considered for “Project Associate” roles at a lower fellowship (approx. ₹25,000 – ₹31,000).
Active Project Vacancies (March 2026)
- NIT Silchar (Mechanical Engg): Sustainable Packaging project. Deadline: March 2026.
- IIT BHU (Electronics/Ceramic): AI-Driven Systems and Carbon Ceramic projects. Deadline: Varies by project.
- SCTIMST (Medical Research): JRF/Senior Project Assistant roles in Healthcare. Deadline: 08 March 2026.
DST INSPIRE Fellowship 2026
The DST INSPIRE portal is expected to release the call for AORC (Assured Opportunity for Research Careers) in early 2026 for 1st Rank holders of Universities.
- Eligibility: 1st Rank holders in M.Sc/B.Tech/MBBS/B.Pharm at the University level.
- Status: Check portal regularly at
online-inspire.gov.in.
How to Apply
- For Project JRF: Identify the project advertisement on the official website of the host institute (e.g.,
iitbhu.ac.inornits.ac.in). - Submit Application: Usually requires sending a single PDF containing a CV, Marksheets, and GATE/NET scorecard to the Principal Investigator (PI) via email.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online or offline interview.
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