IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant Posts

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad (IIT (ISM) Dhanbad) has notified 2 project-based vacancies for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Project Assistant posts with a tenure of Two Year or till end of the Project. Qualifications for these posts vary by post as specified in the official notification. The notified pay is Rs. 37,000 per month for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Rs. 25,000 per month for the Project Assistant. Eligible applicants must send the hard copy of their application by speed post and also send the application through email by 30 October 2026. The tentative date of interview is 4 November 2026, and the selection process includes the shortlisting of applications followed by an interview in hybrid mode.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Vacancy Details

The project offers one vacancy each for the Junior Research Fellow and Project Assistant positions.

Who Can Apply

NET/GATE Exemption Criteria for JRF / Ph.D. Admission: Qualifying NET/GATE is not mandatory for applicants if the candidate has done M.Tech/M.E. with First Class/Division or minimum 60% marks/equivalent CGPA; or has done B.Tech/B.E. with minimum CGPA of 8 (on a 10-point scale) or equivalent percentage from any CFTI; or has done B.Tech/B.E. with minimum CGPA of 8 (on a 10-point scale) or equivalent percentage from any Institute/University having 1 to 100th rank in the Overall category in NIRF India rankings (current or previous year).

Age Limit and Relaxations: The upper age limit is 28 years at the time of appointment. Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and female candidates as per GOI/DST rules.

Pay and Tenure

The tenure of the project is two years or until the end of the project. The JRF position may be converted into a regular JRF of the Institute at any time as per IIT (ISM) rules. The fellowship/assistantship is fixed at Rs. 37,000/- per month for JRF and Rs. 25,000/- per month for Project Assistant.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The objective of the project is the prospect evaluation of the field under study through the physico-chemical and petrographic evaluation of borehole samples. The JRF and Project Assistant will be involved in fulfilling the objectives and other related work as assigned by the PI/Co-PIs.

How to Apply for IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Recruitment 2026

1. Prepare a hard copy of the application along with attested copies of all degree and experience certificates.
2. Mention the project number on the subject of the application.
3. Send the hard copy of the application by speed post to the Principal Investigator.
4. Send a copy of the application through email to the Principal Investigator at kekaojha@iitism.ac.in and archanabalikram@iitism.ac.in.

Selection and Interview

Eligible and selected candidates will be called for an interview. The tentative date of the interview is 4 November 2026 at 10:00 AM. The interview will be conducted in hybrid mode, although physical presence is preferred.

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