India's IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and NIT Durgapur announce JRF recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad has opened applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under the ANRF‑ECRG project titled π‑DUST, which focuses on physics‑informed data‑driven modeling and uncertainty quantification for structural twins. Eligible candidates must hold a first‑class B.Tech/M.E./M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Engineering or related fields, be GATE qualified, and possess knowledge of solid mechanics, structural dynamics or finite‑element methods. Preference is given to candidates with AI/ML research experience, Python skills, and familiarity with tools such as ANSYS, COMSOL or MATLAB. The offer includes a basic salary of Rs 37,000 per month plus 20 % HRA for a three‑year contract. Applications are to be sent by email to Prof. Suparno Bhattacharyya by 27 August 2026.

The National Institute of Technology Durgapur has also issued a recruitment notice for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position. Applicants must have a BE/B.Tech with GATE qualification in Electrical/Electronics, Computer Science, or related circuit branches, or an equivalent M.E./M.Tech degree. The salary range is Rs 37,000–42,000 per month. Interested candidates must submit their applications via email by 4 August 2026, with a walk‑in interview scheduled for 5 August 2026. Both announcements target candidates seeking research‑oriented engineering careers in India.