Overview
IIT Patna has announced recruitment for one Senior Research Fellow position for 2026, requiring M.Tech/ME/MS or B.Tech/BE/M.Sc in specified disciplines, age limit 28–32 years, salary of Rs.45,780, selection via written exam/interview on 30 January 2026, and application deadline 27 January 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna)
- Qualification
- M.Tech./ME/MS in Metallurgy, Ceramic, Polymer/Plastic, Mechanical, Chemical Technology, Rubber Technology, Nanotechnology, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Steel Technology, Process Metallurgy, Welding Engineering, Industrial Metallurgy, Foundry and forge, Production engineering, Surface Science/Engineering and related fields with first class (65% marks or 7.0 CPI) and GATE/NET qualification, and B.Tech./BE with first class (60% marks or 6.5 CPI), 12th and 10th with 2 years JRF experience; or B.Tech./BE/M.Sc in the same disciplines with 75% marks or 8.0 CPI (non‑IIT/IISc) or 7.0 CPI (IIT/IISc) with valid GATE score, and 12th/10th with 60% marks or 6.5 CPI, plus 2 years JRF experience.
- Vacancies
- 1
- Posted
- 13 January 2026
- Last date to apply
- 27 January 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 13 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 27 January 2026 |
| Date of Written Exam/Interview | 30 January 2026 |
Important Links
Selection Process
Offline/Online written exam/interview on 30 January 2026 at 11:00 AM.
How to Apply
Send application with annexure form and subject line "SRF position" to principal investigator ([email protected]) by 27 January 2026., Shortlisted candidates will appear for an offline/online written exam/interview on 30 January 2026 at 11:00 AM at Dr. Anup Kumar Keshri, Dept. of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, IIT Patna, Bihta, Patna – 801106, bringing an updated resume and original copies of all supporting documents (GATE/NET scorecard, certificates, mark‑sheets, degrees).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IIT Patna Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline?
Notification Date: 13 January 2026; Last Date for Submission of Application: 27 January 2026; Date of Written Exam/Interview: 30 January 2026
What is the age limit?
28 years for BE/B.Tech/M.Sc candidates, 32 years for ME/M.Tech/MS candidates; relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/women/PD as per GOI norms.
What is the selection process?
Offline/Online written exam/interview on 30 January 2026 at 11:00 AM.