NIT Jamshedpur Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - 1 Post | Online Apply

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and other eligible categories as per UGC/DST norms

Essential Qualifications

• M.E. or M.Tech with First Class in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or Production Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of research experience (mandatory)
• GATE score not mandatory

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with DC magnetron sputtering techniques
• Knowledge of corrosion and tribology studies
• Materials processing experience
• Research publications in relevant areas

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply: 15-02-2026
• Interview: Tentatively February 2026 (details via email)

Application Fees

Not mentioned in the notification.

Important Instructions

• This is a purely temporary position co-terminus with the project.
• Initial appointment for 5 months, extendable to 11 months based on performance and project extension.
• No TA/DA for interviews.
• Employed candidates must obtain NOC from their employer.
• Original documents must be produced at joining.
• Selected candidates may be considered for the PhD program as per institute rules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on composite coating development
• Perform experiments (DC magnetron sputtering, corrosion, tribology studies)
• Analyze coating properties and characterization
• Prepare samples and perform data analysis
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and project reporting