Junior Research Fellow – 2

IIEST Shibpur Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

About the Organization

The Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, is an institute of national importance established under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It conducts academic and research programs, with the Department of Mechanical Engineering releasing this notification.

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Job Information

Recruitment Details

• Total Vacancies: 2
• Selection Procedure:
  • Application Submission (via email)
  • Screening of Applications
  • Short-listing based on academic record and GATE/NET score
  • Interview
  • Final Selection based on interview performance and academic/research profile
  • Document Verification
  • Offer Letter
• Pay Scale or Monthly Salary: Rs. 48,100 per month (including HRA)

Application Fee

• Fee: Not Available
• Payment Mode: Not Available

Important Dates

• Notification Published: 28 January 2026
• Start Date to Apply: 28 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 16 February 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: To be announced
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Result Date: To be announced

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: Not Available
• Maximum Age: 35 years (General)
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD. Further relaxation in special circumstances for extraordinary candidates.

Post-wise Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Monthly Salary / Pay Scale

• Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 48,100 per month (including HRA)

Other Relevant Details

• Project Title: Development of nano-ceramic particle-reinforced Nickel-based superalloy matrix composites through laser additive manufacturing for aerospace applications
• Network Program: PAIR Network - An Eight Institution Partnership for Advancing Materials Research & Development
• Funding Agency: ANRF (Aeronautical Research and Development Board), Government of India
• Research Focus: Advanced materials, nano-ceramics, nickel-based superalloys, additive manufacturing, laser processing, aerospace composites
• Project Duration: 5 years from commencement or till project continues, whichever is earlier
• Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Rajib Chakraborty
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Prior experience in Additive Manufacturing.
  • Experience with laser material processing.
  • Experience in material simulation modeling.
  • Background in aerospace materials.
  • Research publications in related areas.
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multitasking environment.
• General Instructions:
  • All applications must contain a valid email ID and phone number for communication.
  • Only soft copies through email will be accepted; hard copies are not required at this stage.
  • All uploaded/emailed documents must be self-attested.
  • Original documents will be verified during interview and at the time of joining.
  • A valid GATE/NET score is mandatory; applications without it will not be considered.
  • Candidates should be willing to work in a multidisciplinary and multitasking research environment.
  • This is a research fellowship position and does not constitute permanent employment.
  • Tenure of JRF is for the project duration (maximum 5 years or till project continues, whichever is earlier).
  • Short-listing of candidates may be done based on academic performance and GATE/NET score.
  • Venue and date of interview will be informed only to shortlisted candidates via email.
  • No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

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