Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the ANRF Junior Research Fellow (ANRF JRF) position under the ANRF Project at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad. This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to advance their research careers in a prestigious institution. Interested eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with a detailed CV as per the norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad is a premier engineering and research institution located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India. Known for its cutting-edge research and academic excellence, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad offers a vibrant environment for scholars and researchers to thrive and contribute to various fields of study.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• ANRF Junior Research Fellow (ANRF JRF)

🎯 PROJECT DETAILS

• Project Title: “A Novel Machine Learning-Driven Real-Time Flash Flood Forecasting Framework Using 3D Storm Bias-Corrected and Downscaled Satellite-Based Precipitation Estimates”.
• Principal Investigator- Prof. Shushobhit Chaudhary, Civil Engineering Department, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India. Email: shushobhit@iitism.ac.in
• Tenure of Project- The position is temporary and will last for three years or until the project ends. The selected candidate may be considered for Ph.D. enrolment, subject to fulfilling the admission criteria of IIT (ISM), Dhanbad.  

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

Qualifications & experience as prescribed by norms include:

• MTech. in Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, Environment Engineering, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing & GIS, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, or equivalent specializations.
• GATE/NET qualification is mandatory.
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering or Agricultural Engineering & Technology.
• Candidates awaiting their MTech. degree results are eligible to apply.
• Desirable: Exposure to hydrological modelling, large-scale climate and remote sensing datasets, proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or R.

The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

The fellowship is ₹37,000 per month plus 20% HRA for the first two years and ₹42,000 per month plus 20% HRA for the third year. HRA is admissible in lieu of non-availability of hostel accommodation.

💺 JOB LOCATION

 Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad-826 004, Jharkhand, India

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Eligible candidates must complete both of the following steps:

• Eligible candidates must complete both of the following steps: 
•  Apply through the Google Form: https://forms.gle/3Rd7vrh95DoHxCFC6 
•  Email their detailed CV, marksheets, certificates, age proof, and GATE score card in a single PDF file to shushobhit@iitism.ac.in. Candidates should write “Application for JRF position” in the subject of the email. 

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before July 10, 2026, at 5:30 PM

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Office of the Dean (Research & Development), Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad-826 004, Jharkhand, India.

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

The Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad invites applications from eligible candidates for the ANRF Junior Research Fellow (ANRF JRF) position under the ANRF Project.

Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://people.iitism.ac.in/~download/projectOpening//uploads/pdfprj/1445/Project%20JRF_2026-06-29_18-13-45.pdf

In conclusion, the ANRF Junior Research Fellow position at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad offers a unique opportunity for candidates to engage in advanced research in the field of civil engineering and related disciplines. With a focus on machine learning-driven real-time flash flood forecasting, this role is pivotal for those looking to make significant contributions to environmental and hydrological research.