IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026: 5 Posts, Eligibility, Fellowship and Interview Date
Good news for science and engineering postgraduates in Madhya Pradesh and beyond. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore has invited applications for 5 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions in the ANRF PAIR SAKSHAM research project, run together with Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya (SVV), Ujjain. The fellowship is Rs 37,000 per month plus 10% HRA, which is a solid start for a research career.
The deadline in the notification is the extended date, 10 November 2026, and the interview is on 12 November 2026 from 11 AM. Applications go through a Google Form, so there is no long portal registration. Read this guide fully, because the rules on documents, marks and domicile priority can decide your selection. Stay with GovtJobsAlert.in for more Madhya Pradesh government jobs.
Key Highlights of IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026
IIT Indore is the hub institution and SVV Ujjain is the spoke institution of this project. It is sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the ANRF PAIR programme. The workplace may vary from time to time as per project requirements.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | IIT Indore (Hub) with SVV Ujjain (Spoke) |
| Post | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Project | SAKSHAM – Scientific Advancements in Knowledge for Sustainability, Healthcare, and Materials |
| Total Vacancies | 5 (one per project) |
| Fellowship | Rs 37,000 per month + 10% HRA (as per norms) |
| Duration | Initial appointment up to 31 March 2027, likely to continue till the project ends |
| Mode of Application | Google Form |
| Last Date (Extended) | 10 November 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026?
The project has three themes. The notification gives 5 vacancies, one per project, and the list of projects is in a separate Google Doc linked in Essential Links below. Open that list before you apply, so you know which project you are applying to.
| Theme | Area |
|---|---|
| Theme-1 | Advance Materials |
| Theme-2 | Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology |
| Theme-3 | Health and Medical Technology |
The notification does not give category-wise seat numbers, so none are shown here.
What Is the Eligibility for IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
You need a post-graduation in Basic Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy or Technology from a UGC recognised university, institute or autonomous body. The marks needed are:
| Category | Minimum Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 60% |
| SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PH | 55% |
You must also hold CSIR/UGC-NET, SET, GATE or GPAT qualification. Marks alone are not enough, so check your score card before you fill the form. The notification lists these tests as the required qualification. If you are a postgraduate looking for more options, see our post graduate government jobs page.
Experience
The notification asks for prior experience in basic techniques applied in Advanced Material, Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology, and Health and Medical Technologies. It does not say how many years, so mention your lab or project work clearly in your application.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 32 years as on 01.11.2026 |
| SC, ST, OBC, Female and PH | 37 years (5 years relaxation) |
The notification states no minimum age.
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What Is the Salary (Fellowship) for IIT Indore JRF 2026?
The fellowship is Rs 37,000 per month plus 10% HRA (as per norms). The first appointment runs up to 31 March 2027. It is likely to continue till the project ends, but that is not a promise, so plan accordingly. The notification mentions no other allowance, so none is listed here.
What Is the Selection Process for IIT Indore JRF 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Application | Google Form with scanned certificates in one PDF |
| Shortlisting | Only shortlisted candidates are called for the interview |
| Interview | 12 November 2026, from 11 AM onwards |
Selected candidates will be told the interview schedule through the University website or by email, so check your email often. No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the interview. The notification also says that applicants from the SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and PH categories with a valid Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate will be given priority, if found suitable.
How to Apply for IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026 Online?
- Read the notification PDF and open the project list (links in Essential Links below).
- Choose the project that matches your background.
- Scan all your educational certificates properly and merge them into a single PDF file.
- Open the Google Form link from Essential Links.
- Fill in the prescribed format and upload the single PDF.
- Submit by 10 November 2026 and keep a copy of your answers.
Incomplete applications will be rejected. Keep your NET, SET, GATE or GPAT score card and your Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate (if you claim priority) inside that PDF.
Tips Before You Apply
The form is simple, but small mistakes can cost you the seat. Here is what to do first.
- Read the project list first. Pick the project closest to your own lab work.
- Check your percentage. The cut-off is 60% for General and 55% for the reserved categories named above, and it is an aggregate figure.
- Prepare the single PDF early. All educational certificates must be properly scanned and merged into one file. A blurred scan is an easy way to lose a good application.
- Be ready for 12 November. The interview starts from 11 AM onwards. Keep your email open, because shortlisted candidates are informed by the University website or email.
Do not be put off if this is your first research job. The notification asks for prior experience in basic techniques, so describe the instruments, methods or small projects you have handled, even from your master’s dissertation.
What Are the Important Dates for IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 10 November 2026 |
| Interview (Extended) | 12 November 2026, from 11 AM |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 November 2026 |
Is There an Application Fee for IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026?
The notification mentions no application fee. Do not pay anyone for this form.
Important Conditions to Remember
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Incomplete application | It will be rejected |
| Interview call | Only shortlisted candidates are called |
| Travel | No TA/DA is paid for the interview |
| Domicile priority | Only for reserved-category candidates with a valid MP domicile certificate, if found suitable |
Essential Links for IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online via Google Form for IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026 (ANRF PAIR SAKSHAM)
- View List of Projects for IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026 (Google Doc)
- Visit IIT Indore Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you hold a science, engineering or pharmacy postgraduate degree with NET, SET, GATE or GPAT, this is a good chance to start research work at an IIT. Do not wait for the last day, and send your form well ahead of 10 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more post graduate government jobs and research openings.