📢 IIT Jammu Vacancy 2026 For JRF & RA-III Positions Full Details

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu has invited applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate-III (RA-III) positions under the prestigious research project titled “Design and Analysis of Nuclear Coupled Thermal-Hydraulic Behaviour of Liquid Metal Cooled Bharat Micro Modular Reactor”. This project is sanctioned by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).

📊 Position Details

  • Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 01 post
  • Research Associate-III (RA-III): 02 posts
  • Specialization: Mechanical, Chemical, or Computer Science & Engineering streams
  • Duration: Initially 1 year, extendable up to 3 years or till project completion
  • Salary:
    • JRF: ₹37,000 + 20% HRA (1st & 2nd year), ₹42,000 + 20% HRA (3rd year)
    • RA-III: ₹67,000 + 20% HRA

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

For JRF

  • M.Tech/M.E. in Mechanical/Chemical/Computer Science & Engineering OR B.Tech/B.E. in the same streams with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
  • Valid GATE/NET qualification preferred. Without GATE/NET, candidates may be considered as Project Associate-I with ₹30,000 + 20% HRA.

For RA-III

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical/Chemical/Computer Science & Engineering with B.Tech/B.E. background.
  • OR M.Tech/M.E. with 3 years of research/teaching/design experience and at least one SCI journal publication.

Desirable Skills

  • Programming knowledge in C/C++, Python, FORTRAN
  • Experience with CFD software (e.g., Ansys)
  • Knowledge of physics-informed AI/ML

📅 Application Process

  • Last Date to Apply: 22 September 2026
  • Apply online via apply.iitjammu.ac.in under the “Project Staff” tab.
  • Upload scanned copies of certificates, mark sheets, and supporting documents.
  • Provide valid email ID and phone number for communication.

📈 Selection Process

  • Shortlisting based on merit and project requirements.
  • Interview details will be communicated via email.
  • Interviews may be conducted online/offline; candidates must present original certificates.
  • No TA/DA will be provided for attending interviews or joining the post.

📍 Correspondence

Contact Person: Prof. Goutam Dutta, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Jammu
Email: goutam.dutta@iitjammu.ac.in
Phone: +91 191 257 1239 / +91 82692 33355

✅ Final Takeaway

The IIT Jammu Recruitment 2026 for JRF & RA-III positions offers an excellent opportunity for researchers in mechanical, chemical, and computer science engineering to contribute to advanced nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulic studies. Interested candidates should apply online before 22 September 2026 and prepare for the interview process.

Issued by IIT Jammu – Advertisement No. IITJMU/R&C/RP-100385/A-47 dated 07 September 2026.