The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad has announced a recruitment for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). There are a total of 2 vacancies available, and the last date to submit applications is 30-09-2026.
IIT (Indian School Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026: 2 Posts: Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Advt No | CIL/R&D/01/88/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2 |
| Application Mode | |
| Job Location | Dhanbad, Jharkhand |
| Official Website | iitism.ac.in |

Important Dates
Below are the key dates related to this recruitment.
| Event | Date |
| Last Date | 30 September 2026 |
Application Fee
There is no application fee for any category of candidates.
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC | Nil |
| SC/ST | Nil |
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for applicants is 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Female candidates as per Government of India rules.
| Maximum Age Limit | 35 years |
Vacancy Details
The following table outlines the vacancy details for the Junior Research Fellow position.
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 2 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
To be eligible for the Junior Research Fellow position, candidates must possess a B.E. / B.Tech. in Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering, along with an M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech./M.Tech. in relevant fields such as Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Applied Geology, Engineering Geology, Geological Technology, Tunnelling & Underground Space Technology, Rock Engineering, and Underground Structures.
| Qualification | Details |
| B.E. / B.Tech. | Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering |
| M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech./M.Tech. | Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Applied Geology, Engineering Geology, Geological Technology, Tunnelling & Underground Space Technology, Rock Engineering and Underground Structures |
Salary and Pay Scale
The selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 37,000 along with admissible HRA.
| Salary | Rs. 37,000/- per month |
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on an interview followed by document verification.
- Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply
Interested candidates should follow the steps below to apply for the Junior Research Fellow position.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 30-09-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
The notification does not specify any prior experience requirement for the Junior Research Fellow position, so freshers are eligible to apply.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
The notification does not mention whether a candidate can apply for more than one post.
What documents are needed at the verification stage?
Candidates must provide self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs during document verification.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान (भारतीय स्कूल ऑफ़ माइन) धनबाद
- पद: जूनियर रिसर्च फेलो (JRF)
- कुल पद: 2
- योग्यता: B.E. / B.Tech. और M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech./M.Tech.
- आयु सीमा: अधिकतम 35 वर्ष
- अंतिम तिथि: 30-09-2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ईमेल द्वारा आवेदन करें।