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🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Indian Institute of Technology Patna 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. R
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Senior Research Fellow (1 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Online / Offline 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 27 January 2026
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Indian Institute of Technology Patna Regional Headquarters, Patna, Bihar, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Option 1 (M.Tech/ME/MS): 🌐 Authority Official Website Refer Official Notification Document
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IIT Patna Research Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 1 Senior Research Fellow Post

IIT Patna Research Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) has released a notification (Advt. No: R&D/1031/DBL/535) for recruitment to the position of Senior Research Fellow (SRF). This is a purely time-bound research project assignment undertaken at the institute. Interested candidates with the requisite qualifications and experience can apply via email before the deadline.

OrganizationPost NameTotal VacanciesLast DateWebsite
IIT Patna (R&D Unit)Senior Research Fellow127/01/2026www.iitp.ac.in

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of PostsSalaryProject Name
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)01 (One)Rs. 45,780/- per month (Rs. 42,000 + 9% HRA)Development of Barrier Layer Coating of Refractory Metal/Metal Carbide coating on Intricate Graphite Assembly for SiC Single Crystal Growth

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Senior Research Fellow

  • Essential Qualification:
    • Option 1 (M.Tech/ME/MS): First class (min 65% marks or 7.0 CPI) in M.Tech./ME/MS in Metallurgy, Ceramic, Polymer/Plastic, Mechanical, Chemical Technology, Rubber Technology, Nanotechnology, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Steel Technology, Process Metallurgy, Welding Engineering, Industrial Metallurgy, Foundry and Forge, Production Engineering, Surface Science/Engineering, or relevant fields. Must have GATE/NET qualification. Additionally, First class (min 60% marks or 6.5 CPI) in B.Tech./BE, 12th, and 10th.
    • Option 2 (B.Tech/BE/M.Sc): 75% marks or 8.0 CPI in B.Tech./BE from institutes other than IITs/IISc (or 7.0 CPI from IITs/IISc) with valid GATE score. Disciplines: Metallurgy, Ceramic, Polymer/Plastic, Mechanical, Chemical Technology, Nanotechnology, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Foundry and Forge, Production Engineering. First class (min 60% marks or 6.5 CPI) in 12th and 10th.
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience as JRF is required for both qualification options.
  • Age Limit: Not exceeding 28 years (for B.Tech/BE/M.Sc as highest qualification) and 32 years (for ME/M.Tech/MS as highest qualification). Relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PD as per GOI norms.
  • Desirable: Working/research experience in Ceramic/metal composites, Nanocomposites, Environmental engineering, Composite fabrication techniques, Microstructure and Phase analysis, Mechanical and Tribological characterization.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply for IIT Patna SRF Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the application is 27th January 2026.

Q2: How to apply for the Senior Research Fellow post?
A: Candidates must send their application with the prescribed annexure form to the Principal Investigator ([email protected]) with the subject line "SRF position".

Q3: What is the salary for the SRF post?
A: The consolidated salary is Rs. 45,780 per month (Rs. 42,000 + HRA).

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