IIT Patna Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1 Post

The Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for this research project sponsored by ISRO. The last date to submit the application form is 08 February 2026.

IIT Patna Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• Essential Qualification:
  • PG Degree: M.Sc. in Computer Science, M.C.A., or M.Sc. in Mathematics/Statistics.
  • Graduate/Post-Graduate Degree: B.E./B.Tech/B.S./M.E./M.Tech/M.S. in EE/ECE/CSE/AI/Data Science in Professional courses.
  • Must be selected through National Eligibility Tests CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professor) or GATE.
  • Minimum CPI of 6.5 out of 10 or 60% marks in PG degree/Graduate/Post-Graduate degree.
• Experience: Working/research experience in Signal Processing, Communication Networks and/or Machine/Deep Learning will be given preference.
• Desirable: The candidate will be encouraged to apply for PhD admission at IIT Patna.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 28 years for B.Tech./B.S./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A. candidates.
• Upper age limit: 32 years for M.Tech./M.E./M.S. candidates.
• Age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/women/PD will be given as per Government of India rules.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Official Website

FAQs

Q1: How many vacancies are available at IIT Patna?
A: There is 01 vacancy for Junior Research Fellow (JRF).

Q2: What is the last date to apply for IIT Patna JRF Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the application is 08 February 2026.

Q3: What is the salary for the Junior Research Fellow post?
A: The consolidated fellowship is Rs. 37,000 + HRA per month.

Q4: Is GATE or NET qualification mandatory?
A: Yes, candidates must have been selected through CSIR-UGC NET or GATE.