Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at IIT Patna – AR&DB Research Project

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at IIT Patna – AR&DB Research Project

The Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in a time-bound research project sponsored by the Aeronautics Research and Development Board (AR&DB). The project focuses on surface crack repair of engineering materials through friction surfacing.

Position Overview

About the Project

The selected JRF will work on the research project titled “Surface crack repair of engineering materials through friction surfacing.”

The project is sponsored by the Aeronautics Research and Development Board (AR&DB) and will be undertaken in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Patna.

Essential Qualification

Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks:

• B.Tech./B.E. in Metallurgy, Materials or Mechanical Engineering

• M.Tech./M.E. in Metallurgy, Materials or Mechanical Engineering

• M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Solid State Physics or Ceramics

Preferred Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Welding/processing

• Nickel-based superalloys

• Mechanical properties

Candidates with a GATE qualification will also be given preference.

Fellowship

First Two Years: INR 37,000 per month
Third Year: INR 42,000 per month

Age Limit

B.Tech./B.E. candidates: Maximum 28 years
M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc. candidates: Maximum 32 years

Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates will be applicable as per Government of India norms.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should email scanned copies of their documents, including mark sheets and degree certificates, to the Investigator.

Candidates should then appear for the online interview on 11 November 2026 from 11:00 AM onwards with an updated resume and original copies of all supporting documents, including certificates, mark sheets and degrees.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Devinder Yadav
Department: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, IIT Patna
Email: devinder@iitp.ac.in
Telephone: 9667264150

TA/DA: No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview.

Important Date

Online Interview: 11 November 2026, from 11:00 AM onwards

The advertisement does not specify a separate application deadline for emailing the documents.

Job Domain: Metallurgical & Materials Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Friction Surfacing / Welding & Materials Processing / Surface Engineering

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