IIT Goa JRF Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

IIT Goa Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Announced

Indian Institute of Technology Goa (IIT Goa) has released a recruitment notice for the post of Junior Research Fellow. This position is for a project titled “Cell and nuclear response in a uniaxial stretcher with micropatterns recapitulating native tissue morphology" in the School of Mechanical Sciences.

Job Highlights

The Junior Research Fellow position is for a one-year duration, with a possibility of extension. The work involves various aspects of mechanobiology, including experimental and potentially computational tasks.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Post Name: Junior Research Fellow

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Duration of Appointment: One year, with the option to extend further.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following essential qualifications:

• B.Tech. in Biotechnology with a qualified GATE score.
• OR B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biology or an allied field with a qualified CSIR-UGC NET score.

Desirable Qualification: M.Tech. in Biotechnology with a qualified GATE score.

Salary and Other Benefits

Salary: Rs. 37,000/- Per Month.

HRA: As per funding agency norms.

Medical & Leave Entitlements: As per the Institute norms.

Selection Process

If a large number of applications are received, the selection committee may limit the number of candidates called for selection based on desirable qualifications, academic performance, or other benchmarks. Candidates not called for selection will not be communicated with.

No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the selection process.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply by filling out the online application form. The link for the application form is provided below.

For any updates regarding the application deadline, candidates must check the official website.

Important Instructions

• Candidates with questions can write via email, mentioning the Institute project number “2026/EMR/SB/096" in the subject line.
• Informal inquiries can be made via email with the PI: Dr. Sreenath Balakrishnan, Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical Sciences.
• Selected candidates will be required to join within a reasonable time after receiving the offer.

Important Links

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here

Apply Online → Click Here

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Junior Research Fellow position at IIT Goa?
A1: The last date to apply is 30.09.2026, by 05:00 PM.

Q2: What is the salary for the Junior Research Fellow?
A2: The salary is Rs. 37,000/- Per Month.

Q3: What are the essential qualifications required for this post?
A3: Essential qualifications are B.Tech. in Biotechnology with a qualified GATE score, or B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biology or an allied field with a qualified CSIR-UGC NET score.

Q4: Is there any application fee?
A4: Not specified in the official notification.

Q5: How will candidates be selected?
A5: Selection will be based on the qualifications and academic performance, and candidates may be shortlisted for a selection process. The exact method is not detailed beyond this.