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Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF Recruitment 2026 for ANRF Sponsored Project

  • IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
  • Research Fellowship
  • Dhanbad, Jharkhand
  • Email application
Applications closed

Application deadline

5 October 2026

Closed

Last date and time to email application

Posted 23 September 2026

Apply by email

Email application

Quick facts

Vacancies
1
Qualification
B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
Age
Up to 28 years
Pay
Starting from ₹37,000/month
Location
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Employment
Research Fellowship
Apply mode
Email application

Overview

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow position under an ANRF sponsored project on formate-based injection methods for enhanced carbon storage and oil recovery.

Positions & vacancies

1 vacancy across 1 post

Dhanbad · Research Fellowship

Age
Up to 28 years
Experience
No mandatory minimum work-experience period is stated. Relevant EOR, reservoir simulation or chemistry knowledge is listed as desirable depending on the candidate's discipline.

Eligibility

Educational Pathways

  • Alternative 1 of 3. B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering or Chemical Engineering.

  • Alternative 2 of 3. M.E. or M.Tech in Petroleum Engineering or Chemical Engineering.

  • Alternative 3 of 3. M.Sc. in Chemistry.

Qualifying Examination Requirement

Candidate must be GATE or NET qualified.

  • Alternative 1 of 2. GATE qualified.

  • Alternative 2 of 2. NET qualified.

Desirable Subject Knowledge

Desirable knowledge differs according to the candidate's academic discipline.

  • Experience or knowledge in Enhanced Oil Recovery and reservoir simulation. Desirable for Petroleum Engineering candidates.(Preferred)
  • Knowledge of the basic chemistry of salt, surfactants and polymer. Desirable for Chemistry or Chemical Engineering candidates.(Preferred)

Age limit

Upper age limit of 28 years at the time of appointment.

Relaxation in the upper age limit applies to SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer and female candidates as per Government of India or DST rules.

Salary & benefits

Junior Research Fellow

₹37,000

per month

Applicable for the first two years from the start of the project. Applicable HRA is additional.

₹42,000

per month

May apply for one additional year on satisfactory performance. Applicable HRA is additional.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Online Interview

    The advertisement gives a tentative online interview date of 7 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Important dates

Application deadline

5 Oct 2026

11:00 PM

Applications closed

Reporting schedule

WEDNESDAY, 7 OCTOBER

  • Junior Research Fellow

    10:00 AM

    Tentative online interview

Other important dates

  • Project recruitment notice dated23 September 2026

Application fee

No application fee is stated in the advertisement.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Email application

    Email one PDF containing the CV, GATE or NET score card, copies of all mark sheets and certificates starting from Class 10, and proof of work experience if any. Use the subject Application for JRF position in ANRF Project.

    Email: neetish@iitism.ac.in

    neetish@iitism.ac.in
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Additional information

Selection summary

The advertisement provides a tentative online interview date of 7 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Eligibility notes

Candidates must have one of the prescribed engineering or chemistry qualifications and must be GATE or NET qualified. The upper age limit is 28 years at the time of appointment, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer and female candidates as per Government of India or DST rules.

Application instructions

Interested candidates must email a single PDF containing the CV, GATE or NET score card, copies of all mark sheets and certificates starting from Class 10, and proof of work experience if any, to neetish@iitism.ac.in on or before 05.10.2026 at 11:00 PM. The email subject must be Application for JRF position in ANRF Project.

Important notes

The project tenure is initially one year and may be extended up to three years or completion of the project. The selected candidate may be permitted to register for the Ph.D. programme at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad under Institute rules, and the position may be converted into a regular Institute JRF if the candidate is admitted to the Ph.D. programme.

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