Junior Research Fellow/Project Associate-1 Recruitment at BITS Pilani 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹30,000 - ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: First class Master’s Degree in Physics (or equivalent) with a minimum of 60% marks; NET/GATE qualification preferred.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers with a strong interest in numerical computation or theoretical calculations are eligible; prior experience in high-energy physics is preferred.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani, is recruiting for 1 Junior Research Fellow/Project Associate-1 position with a monthly stipend up to ₹37,000. Candidates must hold a first-class Master’s Degree in Physics with at least 60% marks to contribute to a high-energy physics project sponsored by the ANRF. This role offers a prestigious opportunity to work on relativistic heavy-ion collision research and potentially register for a PhD program at BITS Pilani. It is an ideal position for researchers looking to build a career in theoretical nuclear physics through national and international collaborations.
- The upper age limit for applicants is 28 years as of the interview date, with relaxations applicable per government norms.
- The project tenure is initially for two years, with a potential extension to four years as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF).
- Applications must be submitted via email to the Principal Investigator with a CV and cover letter by 20 July 2026.
- Candidates without NET/GATE qualifications are eligible for the Project Associate-I role at a stipend of ₹30,000 per month.
- The selection process involves shortlisting based on academic merit followed by a mandatory online interview.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹37,000 per month for NET/GATE qualified JRFs and ₹30,000 per month for Project Associate-I (Non-NET/GATE).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on merit and experience Online Interview
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Age relaxation is allowed as per government rules.
How to Apply
- Prepare a detailed CV highlighting education, technical skills, and research experience.
- Draft a cover letter including contact details for at least two academic referees.
- Scan your NET/GATE or national-level exam score card if applicable.
- Compose an email with the subject line 'Application for JRF/PA- ANRF Project'.
- Send the documents to arpan.das@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in.
- Ensure the application is sent no later than 20 July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
NET/GATE qualified candidates receive a stipend of ₹37,000 per month, while non-qualified candidates receive ₹30,000 as Project Associate-I.
Applicants must have a first-class Master’s Degree in Physics or an equivalent discipline with a minimum of 60% marks.
The maximum age limit is 28 years as of the date of the interview, with relaxations provided as per government rules.
