IIT Madras Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has published the Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 notification on its official website. The recruitment drive aims to fill 1 Junior Research Fellow position on a contract basis. Candidates holding a Postgraduate Degree in Physics or Chemistry or a Graduate/ Postgraduate Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Energy Engineering, or Chemical Engineering with NET/ GATE or an equivalent national-level qualification are eligible to apply online through the official IIT Madras website. The application process is open until 08-07-2026. Candidates can easily access the official notification PDF and online application link below.

Postgraduate Degree in Physics or Chemistry or Graduate/ Postgraduate Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Energy Engineering or Chemical Engineering with NET/ GATE or equivalent national level qualification; Postgraduate Degree in Physics or Chemistry, or Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Energy Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.. Qualified in CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship) with Valid GATE or National Level Examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and Agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc.. Desirable: Research Experience in Batteries, Voltammetry, and Electrochemistry.. Candidates must hold a Postgraduate Degree in Physics or Chemistry, or a Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Energy Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, and have qualified in a relevant national-level examination like NET or GATE.