IIT Patna Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Junior Research Fellow Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT Patna website. The last date to submit the application form is 24-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Patna Junior Research Fellow Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.

IIT Patna Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: The candidate should have an M.E./M.Tech(Mechanical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering/Electrical and Electronics Engineering/Robotics and Automation Engineering) or related branches with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks. Alternatively, a B.Tech/B.E. in related branches with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks and a minimum of one year of experience is acceptable.
• Experience: Candidates with working/research experience in the field of Assistive Technology/Wearable Robotics will be given preference.

Salary/ Stipend

• Rs. 37,000 per month (Consolidated).

Age Limit (as on 24-01-2026)

• The upper age limit for applying for the Junior Research Fellow position shall be 30 years.
• Relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/women/PD will be given as per the GOI rules.

Important Dates

General Information / Instructions

• This project is specialized, time-bound, and target orientated.
• Meeting the minimum qualification and experience criteria does not guarantee an interview call.
• IIT Patna reserves the right to not shortlist any candidate if the application email is incomplete.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the online interview date separately.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates should write an email to the project investigators Dr. Jyotindra Narayan at [email protected].
• The subject of the email must read as "Junior Research Fellow".
• The email must include a scanned/pdf copy of the duly filled application form with the applicant’s signature.
• Self-attested scanned PDF copies of all supporting documents (degree certificates, mark-sheets, category certificate, if applicable) are required.
• A 500-word statement of purpose (SOP) explaining interest and relevant prior experience must be included.
• Copies of any Scopus-indexed conference/journal papers should be attached.
• A brief Academic CV not exceeding two pages should be part of the application.
• A recommendation letter should be sent to the email addresses by the deadline of 24 January 2026.

IIT Patna Junior Research Fellow Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click here
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