IIT Dharwad JRF Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow Vacancy in CSIR Project, Apply by 1 December

Table of Contents

1. Recruitment Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
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✓ Last verified on 12 November 2026 from official notification

The Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad has invited applications for IIT Dharwad JRF Recruitment 2026, a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in a CSIR-sponsored research project in the Department of Chemistry. Under Recruitment No. IITDH/CHY/NM/CSIR/2026-27/001 dated 10.11.2026, Total Vacancies: 1, on a purely contractual basis for a project tenure of 36 months. Candidates with a relevant degree and a valid CSIR-UGC NET or GATE qualification can apply online by 1 December 2026.

Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (Department of Chemistry)
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Advertisement / Notification Number	IITDH/CHY/NM/CSIR/2026-27/001 dated 10.11.2026
Total Vacancies	1
Job Location	IIT Dharwad, Chikkamalligawad, Dharwad, Karnataka – 580011
Application Mode	Online (Google Form)
Official Website	www.iitdh.ac.in
Apply Start Date	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Last Date to Apply	1 December 2026

Vacancy Details

Project: “Unraveling the mechanistic underpinnings of arginomycin biosynthesis: A remarkable peptidyl-nucleoside natural product with potential therapeutic implications” (CSIR Sanction Reference No. 80 (0135)/26/EMR-II). Principal Investigator: Dr. Nilkamal Mahanta. Project tenure is 36 months. The number of vacancies is tentative.

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	1 Category-wise breakup: Not Mentioned in Official Notification	Rs. 37,000 per month for the first and second years, then Rs. 42,000 in the 3rd year on upgradation to SRF, plus 16% HRA

Job description: biochemical characterization of enzymes involved in natural product biosynthesis; cloning, expression and purification of proteins; enzyme assays; isolation and characterization of compounds using chromatographic, spectroscopic and mass spectrometric techniques; data analysis and report preparation; and other project-related duties assigned by the PI.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	B.S. (4 years programme in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Biotechnology or relevant discipline), B.Pharm, MBBS, Integrated B.S.-M.S., or M.Sc. / BE / B.Tech (or equivalent) in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Life Sciences or a related discipline, with minimum 55% marks.	Must have passed CSIR-UGC NET (JRF / Lectureship (LS)) or GATE, as per CSIR guidelines.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: Not Mentioned in Official Notification
• Maximum Age: 28 years (upper age limit for JRF)
• Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates, women and physically handicapped candidates.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
All candidates	Not Mentioned in Official Notification	Not Mentioned in Official Notification

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	10 November 2026
Last Date to Submit Application	1 December 2026
Date of Online Interview	Tentative; will be intimated later by e-mail

Selection Process

1. Applications are screened for eligibility. IIT Dharwad may introduce higher benchmarks for shortlisting.
2. Shortlisted candidates are called for an online interview, and are informed by e-mail.

How to Apply

1. Read the notification and check that you meet the qualification and age conditions.
2. Keep ready the online versions of all certificates and mark sheets (matriculation onwards), experience certificates if any, and an updated CV.
3. Fill in the official Google Form application and submit it on or before 1 December 2026.
4. For queries, write to neel@iitdh.ac.in or pgadmissions.che@iitdh.ac.in.

Selected candidates have no claim to a regular position and do not get benefits such as housing or medical facilities available to regular employees. No TA/DA is paid for the selection process. Find more government jobs on JobsDigger.

Important Links

Particulars	Link
Official Website (Notification)	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for IIT Dharwad JRF Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the application is 1 December 2026.

How many JRF vacancies are there?

There is 1 vacancy, which is tentative.

What is the fellowship amount?

Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 42,000 in the 3rd year on upgradation to SRF, plus 16% HRA.

What is the qualification required?

A relevant degree such as M.Sc., BE/B.Tech, B.S. (4 years) or B.Pharm with minimum 55% marks, and CSIR-UGC NET (JRF/LS) or GATE qualification.

What is the age limit?

The upper age limit is 28 years, relaxable by up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates.

How is selection done?

Applications are screened and shortlisted candidates are interviewed online.

How long is the project?

The project tenure is 36 months (3 years), on a contractual basis.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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