Junior Research Fellow (JRF-E7) – URSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.E / M.Tech / M.Sc (Engg.) or equivalent postgraduate degree in Applied physics / Material science / Opto-electronics or equivalent with First Class and NET/GATE.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — requires a strong foundation in material science or applied physics.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
URSC invites applications for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF-E7) position specializing in Applied Physics and Material Science. This role offers a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 and requires a postgraduate degree in Applied Physics, Material Science, or Opto-electronics. The fellow will work on THz detector material studies, lithographic micro-antenna fabrication, and THz optics development. This is a high-tech research opportunity for scientists to work on next-generation sensing and communication technologies for space applications.
- The research focus includes THz time-domain spectroscopic applications and micro-antenna fabrication.
- Applicants must have a valid NET or GATE score to be considered for the fellowship.
- The upper age limit is 28 years as of 11.07.2026, with standard government relaxations.
- Selection will be through a personal interview in Bengaluru for screened-in candidates.
- The fellowship is contractual and does not confer any right for regular appointment in ISRO.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹37,000 per month plus HRA as per rules if hostel accommodation is not provided.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Initial screening based on academic performance and application parameters Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates in Bengaluru
Application Fees
Refer to official online application portal
Reservation
SC/ST: 5 years age relaxation OBC: 3 years age relaxation PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Widows: Relaxation as per Government of India orders
How to Apply
- Visit the official ISRO website at www.isro.gov.in and navigate to the 'CAREERS' section.
- Locate the advertisement for JRF recruitment at URSC (Advt. No. URSC:02:2026).
- Click on the online application link provided in the advertisement.
- Fill in the required personal, educational, and professional details accurately.
- Upload soft copies of your recent photograph and signature (max 500 KB each in JPG/JPEG).
- Upload a single PDF (max 1 MB) containing marks cards of all semesters and the final pass certificate.
- Upload category or disability certificates if seeking age relaxation (PDF max 1 MB).
- Submit the application and save the system-generated Registration Number for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The monthly stipend is ₹37,000, which may be increased to ₹42,000 per month upon promotion to SRF.
A postgraduate degree in Applied Physics, Material Science, or Opto-electronics with First Class and NET/GATE.
The maximum age is 28 years as of 11.07.2026, with relaxations for reserved categories.
