IIT Patna Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Offline Application for 1 Post

Age Limit

• Maximum 28 years for B.Tech/B.E. holders.
• Maximum 32 years for M.Tech/M.E./M.S. holders.
• Relaxations as per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PD.

Educational Qualifications

• First-class B.Tech/B.E. in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or allied branches with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.
• OR M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc. in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or allied branches, or Physics/Chemistry, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.

Desirable Experience

• Preference for candidates with a background in Molecular Simulations, Machine Learning, Quantum Chemistry, CFD, and coding/Linux experience.
• Preference for candidates with GATE/NET score.

Age Relaxation

• Relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PD as per Government of India rules.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 12 February 2026
• Last Date of Application: 28 February 2026
• Notification/Selection details: as per IIT Patna notifications

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted offline via email as specified in the IIT Patna notification.
• Prepare a complete bio-data with educational qualifications and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and passport-size photographs.
• Mention the post applied for in the subject line. Send the application to the official email address provided in the notification.
• Ensure the application reaches the email before the last date (28-02-2026) and keep a copy for your records.

Notes

• This post is a time-bound research position with a duration of 12 months, extendable based on performance and project requirements.
• This vacancy is under the contract category at IIT Patna.