Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – BITS Pilani Hyderabad

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Temporary
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
Qualification
Qualification: First-class M.Sc. in Chemistry; valid GATE or NET qualification is preferred.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Freshers with strong knowledge in nanomaterials synthesis and characterization are eligible.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 28 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Offline
Deadline
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Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, is recruiting for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position to work on a high-impact ANRF-sponsored project. The role offers a monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 plus HRA for candidates with a first-class M.Sc. in Chemistry and expertise in nanomaterials synthesis. This three-year research tenure provides an exceptional opportunity to work under expert supervision and potentially register for a Ph.D. programme at BITS Pilani. Candidates will engage in cutting-edge research involving chiral plasmonic nanoprobes and advanced spectroscopic characterization techniques.

  • The upper age limit for this research fellowship is 28 years as of the application date.
  • Employment is on a temporary project basis with a total duration of 3 years.
  • Applications must be submitted via email to the Principal Investigator by 20th July 2026.
  • Selection will be finalized through an online interview tentatively scheduled for the last week of July.
  • Candidates with valid GATE or NET qualifications will be given preference during the shortlisting process.
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Additional Salary Information

₹37,000 per month plus HRA as per applicable ANRF, India norms or Institute norms.

Important Dates

Notification Date 15 June 2026
Application Deadline 20 July 2026
Tentative Interview Date Last week of July 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisting of candidates based on academic merit Online Interview Document Verification

Application Fees

No application fee

Reservation

As per ANRF and Institute norms

How to Apply

  • Prepare a detailed application on plain paper.
  • Include comprehensive information regarding educational qualifications and research experience.
  • Attach details of published research papers if applicable.
  • Email the complete application to Prof. Amrita Chakraborty at amrita.chakraborty@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in.
  • Submit the email application no later than 20th July 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

The selected candidate will receive a monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 plus HRA as per ANRF and Institute norms.

Applicants must hold a first-class M.Sc. in Chemistry, with preference given to those who have qualified GATE or NET.

The maximum age limit for candidates applying for this Junior Research Fellow position is 28 years.