IIT Mandi IIT Mandi Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Age

• Maximum age limit: 30 years as on the last date of application.
• Age relaxation as per Government of India norms.

Eligibility

• B.Tech. / B.E. / M.Sc. (or equivalent) in Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Photonics, Photonics Engineering, Optics, Quantum Technology, or Biomedical Engineering with at least 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA.
• Qualified in at least one of the following national-level fellowships: CSIR-UGC NET (JRF/LS), GATE, DBT-BET, INSPIRE Fellowship, or any other fellowship recognized by DST/DBT/UGC/CSIR.

Desirable Experience

• Quantum optics and photonics; lasers and nonlinear optics; optical instrumentation and precision alignment; interferometry and photodetection; data acquisition and control systems; scientific programming (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW); image processing and computational imaging; machine learning and AI for scientific applications; microscopy and bio-imaging; FPGA, embedded systems, or instrumentation electronics.

Additional Desirable Qualification

• M.Tech./M.E. (or equivalent) in related fields with 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA (not essential).

Important Dates

• Last date for submitting completed applications: 30-06-2026

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Other Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online on or before the last date. Ensure all required documents are uploaded in the prescribed format.
• Download and read the official notification PDF for detailed vacancy and eligibility information.
• Check the Important Links section for direct access to the notification PDF and the online application form.