IIT Gandhinagar Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Physics Research Project

IIT Gandhinagar Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Physics Research Project

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) invites online applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the Department of Physics under the research project titled “Effects of Environment on Gravitational Waves: Search for New Physics.”

The position offers a monthly remuneration of INR 45,880, along with a House Rent Allowance (HRA) of INR 8,880 as specified in the advertisement.

Application Deadline: 3 November 2026

Position Overview

About the Research Opportunity

IIT Gandhinagar is recruiting a Junior Research Fellow for a research project investigating the effects of the environment on gravitational waves and their implications for the search for new physics.

The position is associated with the Department of Physics and will be supervised by Prof. Arpan Bhattacharyya.

This opportunity is relevant to candidates interested in gravitational-wave physics, theoretical physics and related research areas.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess an M.Sc. in a relevant area of Physics, along with the prescribed eligibility requirements.

Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Possess an M.Sc. qualification in a relevant field.

• Have qualified through a recognized national eligibility examination, such as CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship) or GATE, or through another qualifying national-level examination covered by the advertisement.

• Meet the applicable academic percentage or grade requirements specified in the institute's recruitment norms.

The advertisement also refers to candidates selected through national-level examinations conducted by central government departments and agencies, including DST, DBT, DAE, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IITs, IISc, IISERs and NISER.

Fellowship and Financial Benefits

The selected candidate will receive the following remuneration:

Note: The HRA is included in the advertised consolidated monthly remuneration and should not be added again.

Appointment Duration

The appointment will be for:

• 6 months, or

• Until 6 September 2027,

whichever is earlier.

The position is temporary and associated with the specified research project.

Eligibility Norms

The advertisement provides eligibility options under:

• Institute norms

• Funding agency norms

Candidates should ensure that they satisfy the applicable academic qualifications and national-level examination requirements before submitting their applications.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications through the official IIT Gandhinagar recruitment portal.

Online Application Link:

https://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/

Application Instructions

1. Visit the official project staff recruitment portal.

2. Locate the Junior Research Fellow position under Prof. Arpan Bhattacharyya, Department of Physics.

3. Complete the online application form.

4. Provide the required academic and qualification details.

5. Submit the application before the deadline.

Last Date to Apply: 3 November 2026

Important Dates

Official Recruitment Details

Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

Department: Physics

Principal Investigator: Prof. Arpan Bhattacharyya

Official Recruitment Portal: https://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/

Official Institute Website: https://iitgn.ac.in/

Applicants are advised to review the official recruitment advertisement and eligibility requirements before applying.

Job Domain

Physics, Gravitational Waves, Theoretical Physics, Gravitational Physics, Fundamental Physics Research, Junior Research Fellowship

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