Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-1 Recruitment 2026
- BITS Pilani
- Contractual
- BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
- Email application
Application deadline
8 October 2026
ClosedApplication deadline
Posted 29 September 2026
Email application
Quick facts
- Vacancies
- 1
- Qualification
- B. Tech / M. Tech degree in Mechanical…
- Age
- Up to 30 years
- Pay
- Starting from ₹30,000/month
- Location
- BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
- Employment
- Contractual
- Apply mode
- Email application
Overview
One contractual Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-1 vacancy for an ANRF-sponsored project on spray cooling, engineered surfaces and machine learning enhanced CFD modeling.
Positions & vacancies
1 vacancy across 1 post
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus · Contractual
- Age
- Up to 30 years
- Experience
- Experience is considered during shortlisting. No minimum experience duration is specified.
Eligibility
Qualifications and Appointment Conditions
The degree requirement applies to Project Associate and JRF. The national examination requirement applies additionally only to JRF.
Education
B. Tech / M. Tech degree in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering from a reputed University / Institute with First Class or equivalent grade. B. Tech and M. Tech are alternative degree levels. First Class or equivalent grade is required; no numeric percentage or CGPA is specified.
Age
Upper age limit of 30 years as of the interview date, with age relaxation as per government rule. Interview date and category-specific relaxation amounts are not specified.
Other
- GATE or UGC/CSIR-NET, additionally required for JRF. Conditional requirement for the JRF designation. The advertisement provides a Project Associate-I remuneration pathway for non-NET/GATE candidates.
- Interest in joining the Ph.D. Programme. Preference is stated in the selection process.(Preferred)
Salary & benefits
Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-1
₹37,000
per month
As JRF for NET/GATE candidates; 10% HRA additionally applies as per rules.
₹30,000
per month
Eligibility for ₹30,000 rate
As Project Associate-I for non-NET/GATE candidates. The source also states 10% HRA as per rules, but omits a connector between the amount and HRA.
Selection process
- 1
Shortlisting
Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit, experience and project requirements. Only qualified and suitable candidates will be called for an interview. Candidates interested in joining the Ph.D. Programme will be preferred.
- 2
Online interview
Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview, which will be conducted through online mode.
Important dates
Application deadline
8 Oct 2026
Applications closed
Other important dates
- Advertisement date29 September 2026
- Online interviewTo be notified
How to apply
- 1
Email application
Email the application with CV, cover letter, contact details of at least two academic referees, and a copy of the NET/GATE/National-level exam score card if applicable. The application deadline is 8 October 2026.
Email: aneesh.am@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
aneesh.am@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
Email application
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Additional information
Selection summary
Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit, experience and project requirements. Only qualified and suitable candidates will be called for an online interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview. Candidates interested in joining the Ph.D. Programme will be preferred.
Eligibility notes
The upper age limit is 30 years as of the interview date. Age relaxation is allowed as per government rule. The relevant degree must be from a reputed University / Institute with First Class or equivalent grade. GATE or UGC/CSIR-NET is additionally required for JRF.
Application instructions
Email the application to aneesh.am@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in by 8 October 2026. Include a CV mentioning past education, technical skills, research experience, publications and other relevant information; a cover letter and contact details of at least two academic referees; and a copy of the NET/GATE/National-level exam score card, if applicable.
Important notes
The position is purely contractual. Selected candidates may be permitted to register for the BITS Pilani PhD program, subject to fulfilling the institute's PhD qualification process requirements. Third-year progression to SRF is subject to evaluation.
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