IIT Mandi – Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment

📢 Introduction

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, has invited applications from Indian nationals for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the ANRF‑funded project titled “Static and Dynamic Graph Queries in the Classical and Quantum Bitprobe Model”.

The project, led by Dr. Mirza Galib Anwarul Husain Baig from the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SMSS), aims to explore advanced computational models and graph query mechanisms in both classical and quantum frameworks.

🧾 Key Details

  • Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
  • Project Title: Static and Dynamic Graph Queries in the Classical and Quantum Bitprobe Model
  • Funding Agency: ANRF
  • Principal Investigator: Dr. Mirza Galib Anwarul Husain Baig
  • School/Center: SMSS, IIT Mandi
  • Project Duration: 36 months (ending 29 June 2029)
  • Application Deadline: 31 July 2026, 5:00 PM
  • Application Mode: Email CV and documents to mirza@iitmandi.ac.in

This advertisement provides an opportunity for motivated candidates to contribute to cutting‑edge research in computational theory and quantum models at IIT Mandi.

🎓 Qualifications

  • Educational Qualification: B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.Tech (or equivalent) in Computer Science & Engineering or Mathematics.
  • Minimum Marks: 60% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA (or equivalent).
  • Mandatory Requirement: Qualified in at least one of the following:
    • CSIR‑UGC NET (JRF/LS)
    • GATE
    • DBT
  • Relaxation: Marks relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per Government of India norms.

💰 Salary

  • Consolidated pay: ₹37,000 per month + HRA (as applicable).
  • Salary for retired/superannuated government employees will be fixed as per prevailing GoI rules.

This section highlights the essential qualifications and salary details for the Junior Research Fellow position at IIT Mandi under the ANRF‑funded project.

📩 Application Process

Interested candidates must submit their filled CV (including personal details, academic qualifications, research experience, publications, referees, and work experience) as a PDF attachment by email with the advertisement number in the subject line to:

  • Email: mirza@iitmandi.ac.in
  • Deadline: 31 July 2026, 5:00 PM

⚖️ Selection Guidelines

  • IIT Mandi reserves the right to set higher criteria for shortlisting candidates beyond the advertised qualifications.
  • Names of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the institute website or communicated individually.
  • Interviews may be conducted offline or online depending on circumstances.
  • Relaxation of marks will be granted to SC/ST candidates as per Government of India norms.
  • In case of selection of retired/superannuated government employees, salary will be fixed as per prevailing GoI rules.

This section concludes the recruitment advertisement, outlining the application procedure, selection process, and important guidelines for the JRF position at IIT Mandi.