BITS Pilani JRF Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, Hyderabad Campus has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This is a project-based role sponsored by ISRO Respond.

Job Highlights

The recruitment is for a single position of Junior Research Fellow to work on a project titled "Realisation of Iridium coated Rhenium Combustion Chamber". The project duration is two years.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Post Name: Junior Research Fellow

Number of Vacancies: 1

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following educational qualifications:

• M.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. in Mechanical / Applied Mechanics / Production Engineering / Materials Science
• OR M.Sc. in Chemistry with specialization in Electrochemistry or in relevant areas.

Candidates with publications will be given priority. GATE / UGC NET / CSIR NET qualification will be an added advantage.

Age Limit

Not specified in the official notification.

Fellowship Amount (Salary)

The selected candidate will receive a fellowship amount of Rs. 37,000/- plus 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA) per month.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview. The interview is scheduled to be held in the second week of October 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using the Google Form link provided. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline.

Application Link: Please refer to the official notification PDF for the Google Form link.

Documents Required

The official notification does not specify the exact documents required for the application. Candidates are advised to check the Google Form for any specific document upload requirements.

Important Instructions

• Only qualified and suitable candidates will be contacted for the interview.
• Selected candidates may have the opportunity to register for the Ph.D. program at BITS, Pilani, if they meet the program's requirements.
• For any queries, candidates can contact the Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) via email or office phone.

Important Links

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here

FAQs

Q1: What is the post being advertised by BITS Pilani?
A1: BITS Pilani is recruiting for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF).

Q2: How many vacancies are available for the JRF post?
A2: There is one vacancy for the Junior Research Fellow position.

Q3: What is the last date to apply for the Junior Research Fellow position?
A3: The last date to apply is September 30, 2026.

Q4: What is the educational qualification required for the JRF post?
A4: Candidates need M.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. in Mechanical/Applied Mechanics/Production Engineering/Materials Science or M.Sc. in Chemistry with specialization in Electrochemistry or relevant areas.

Q5: What is the fellowship amount for the Junior Research Fellow?
A5: The fellowship amount is Rs. 37,000/- plus 30% HRA per month.

Q6: How will candidates be selected?
A6: Selection will be based on an online interview.