IIT Guwahati Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Civil Engineering Research Project

IIT Guwahati Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Civil Engineering Research Project

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF-GATE) position in the Department of Civil Engineering under the research project titled “Design and Development of Nature Inspired Geometrical Architectures for Shock Wave Attenuation.”

The selected candidate will receive a total monthly remuneration of INR 42,920, including HRA, for an appointment duration of 11 months.

The application deadline is 29 October 2026 at 5:00 PM, and the offline interview is scheduled for 30 October 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Position Overview

About the Research Project

The project, “Design and Development of Nature Inspired Geometrical Architectures for Shock Wave Attenuation,” focuses on developing geometrical architectures inspired by nature for applications involving shock wave attenuation.

The research is being undertaken in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Guwahati.

The position offers an opportunity for candidates from Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Physics backgrounds to contribute to research involving shock wave attenuation and geometrical design.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

• M.Sc. in Physics with GATE qualification.

• Ph.D. in one of the above specialisations.

Applicants should satisfy the eligibility requirements specified in the official recruitment advertisement.

Fellowship / Monthly Remuneration

The selected candidate will receive the following monthly remuneration:

The fellowship will be governed by the applicable institute and project norms.

Appointment Duration

The advertised appointment duration is 11 months.

The position is associated with the specified research project in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Guwahati.

Selection Process

Selection will be conducted through an offline interview.

Candidates are required to appear for the interview as scheduled.

Interview Details

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates must complete the application process by 29 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Candidates are also required to attend the offline interview on 30 October 2026 at 11:00 AM.

The provided advertisement does not specify an application portal, email address or detailed submission procedure. Applicants should consult the official IIT Guwahati Research and Development Section recruitment announcement for complete application instructions.

Candidates attending the interview should verify the document requirements specified by the institute.

Important Dates

Official Website

IIT Guwahati: https://www.iitg.ac.in/

Candidates should refer to the official recruitment notification for additional instructions and updates.

Job Domain

Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Shock Wave Attenuation, Nature-Inspired Structures, Geometrical Architecture, Structural Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Applied Physics, Research and Development.

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