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IIT Hyderabad JRF Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1 Post (Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering)

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Closing Date
23 February 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. IndianInstituteofTechnologyHyderabad/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (1 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Online 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 23 February 2026
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Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Regional Headquarters, Sangareddy, Telangana, India
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IIT Hyderabad JRF Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1 Post

The Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This position is strictly for a sponsored project titled "Microstructure-Texture-Property Correlation in Zr-Nb and Zr-Sn Alloys Processed by Warm-rolling" funded by BRNS.

Interested candidates must possess the required engineering degree and GATE qualification (or meet the CGPA criteria for CFTI graduates). The application process is entirely online, and the deadline for submission is February 23, 2026.

CompanyIndian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad)
Post NameJunior Research Fellow (JRF)
Last Date23/02/2026 (5:00 PM IST)
Official Websitehttps://www.iith.ac.in

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of PostsSalaryProject Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)01Rs. 37,000/month (Year 1-2)
Rs. 42,000/month (Year 3 - SRF)		Microstructure-Texture-Property Correlation in Zr-Nb and Zr-Sn Alloys Processed by Warm-rolling

Eligibility Criteria for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Essential Qualification

  • Option A: GATE qualified with B.E./B.Tech. in Metallurgical/Ceramics/Mechanical/Production Engineering/Nanoscience and Technology.
  • Option B: Students who graduated (B.Tech.) from CFTIs (IITs, NITs, IISc, IISERs & CFTIs) in Metallurgical/Ceramics/Mechanical/Production Engineering with CGPA 8.0 or more (without a GATE score).
  • Option C: M.E./M.Tech. in Metallurgical/Ceramic//Materials/Mechanical (only Design/Manufacturing specializations)/Production Engineering/Nanoscience and Technology.

Age Limit

  • Maximum age is 28 years on the application date.
  • Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST, OBC, and Persons with Disabilities as per GoI rules.

Desirable

  • Strong background in the areas of Physical/Mechanical Metallurgy/Materials Processing.
  • Proficiency in scientific writing.

Additional Requirements

  • Selected candidate must register in the PhD program in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad (subject to fulfillment of PhD requirements).
  • Duration: 3 years and extendable up to one further year.

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Q1: Is GATE qualification mandatory for the JRF position at IIT Hyderabad?
A: No. GATE is mandatory only for candidates holding a B.E./B.Tech. degree. Candidates graduating from CFTIs with a CGPA of 8.0 or more (without GATE) or those with an M.E./M.Tech. degree are also eligible.

Q2: What is the last date to apply for this BRNS project?
A: The application deadline is February 23, 2026, at 05:00 PM IST.

Q3: What is the salary for the JRF position?
A: The salary is Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 42,000 per month (SRF level) for the third year.

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