Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
IIT Jammu Research Associate Recruitment 2026
- IIT Jammu
- Project Position
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- Online application
Application deadline
4 October 2026
ClosedLast date for online application
Posted 18 September 2026
Online application
Quick facts
- Vacancies
- 1
- Qualification
- M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Aerospace…
- Age
- Up to 35 years
- Pay
- ₹35,000/month
- Location
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- Employment
- Project Position
- Apply mode
- Online application
- Reference
- IITJMU/RC/RP00268/A-55
Overview
IIT Jammu invites applications for one Research Associate position under a DRDO-sanctioned project on remanufacturing aero-engine parts using additive manufacturing.
Positions & vacancies
1 vacancy across 1 post
Jammu · Project Position
- Age
- Up to 35 years
- Experience
- Demonstrated research experience in materials characterisation, metal additive manufacturing, laser cladding, hybrid surface deposition, or thermal or fluid characterisation of advanced engineering components is required. No minimum duration is stated.
Eligibility
Accepted Academic
M.Tech. or Ph.D. in one of the stated engineering disciplines.
Alternative 1 of 2. M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering from a recognized university One accepted academic qualification pathway.
Alternative 2 of 2. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering from a recognized university Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting viva-voce are also eligible.
Required Research Experience
Demonstrated research experience is required in at least one of the listed areas.
Alternative 1 of 5. Demonstrated research experience in materials characterisation One of the accepted research experience areas.
Alternative 2 of 5. Demonstrated research experience in metal additive manufacturing One of the accepted research experience areas.
Alternative 3 of 5. Demonstrated research experience in laser cladding One of the accepted research experience areas.
Alternative 4 of 5. Demonstrated research experience in hybrid surface deposition One of the accepted research experience areas.
Alternative 5 of 5. Demonstrated research experience in thermal or fluid characterisation of advanced engineering components One of the accepted research experience areas.
Desirable Qualifications
The advertisement lists several desirable skills, techniques, tools and publication areas.
Experience
Alternative 1 of 2. Hands-on exposure or theoretical framework in Directed Energy Deposition, laser cladding, or advanced surface coating methodologies(Desirable)
Alternative 2 of 2. Expertise in advanced material characterisation techniques including SEM, EDS, EBSD, XRD and electro-chemical or structural analysis of high-performance alloy interfaces(Desirable)
Skill
High proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS, COMSOL, or fluid flow/CFD packages for process parameter optimization and system validation(Desirable)
Other
Peer-reviewed research publications in SCI or Scopus indexed journals in the specified additive manufacturing, materials or simulation areas Relevant publication topics include 3D printing or cladding on superalloys, hybrid additive manufacturing interfaces, advanced materials synthesis or degradation, and thermal, fluid or mechanical simulation of advanced propulsion or energy components.(Desirable)
Age limit
Upper age limit of 35 years
Age relaxation applies as per Government of India or DRDO norms for SC, ST, OBC, Women and PwD candidates.
Salary & benefits
₹35,000
per month
Selection process
- 1
Shortlisting
Candidates fulfilling the essential qualifications may be shortlisted based on the number of applications received, merit and project requirements.
- 2
Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The interview date and time will be communicated by email, and the interview may be conducted online or offline.
Important dates
Application deadline
4 Oct 2026
Applications closed
Other important dates
- Advertisement issued18 September 2026
- Interview for shortlisted candidatesTo be notified
How to apply
- 1
Online application
Upload the duly filled application form along with scanned certificates and documents through the IIT Jammu online portal by 4 October 2026. Candidates must upload relevant documents relating to 10th, 12th, graduation, post-graduation and experience, if any, and provide a valid email ID and phone number.
URL: https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home
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Online application
Documents required
Additional information
Selection summary
Candidates fulfilling the essential qualifications will be shortlisted for interview based on the number of applications received, merit and project requirements. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email. The interview may be conducted online or offline.
Eligibility notes
Candidates must possess M.Tech. or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Materials or Aerospace Engineering from a recognized university and have demonstrated research experience in the specified relevant areas. Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting viva-voce are also eligible. The upper age limit is 35 years, with relaxation as per Government of India or DRDO norms for SC, ST, OBC, Women and PwD candidates.
Application instructions
Candidates must upload the duly filled application form along with scanned certificates and documents through the IIT Jammu online portal at https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home by 4 October 2026. Relevant documents relating to 10th, 12th, graduation, post-graduation and experience, if any, must be uploaded.
Important notes
Continuation and upgradation of the position are subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding as per DRDO Project Staff Guidelines. No TA/DA will be paid for an offline interview or for joining if selected. Already employed candidates must produce a relieving certificate if selected. In case of ambiguity or discrepancy between the Hindi and English versions, the English version will be considered final.
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