Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.
🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION
Birla Institute Of Technology, Ranchi
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
The Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi, is a premier institution offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Known for its excellence in education and research, the institute is committed to fostering innovation and academic growth.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Project Associate-I
🎯 Project Details
- Name of the project -” Engineered Concrete as a Solid-State Thermal Battery for Next-Generation Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant”
- Principal Investigator (PI) Along with e-mail id – Dr. Prodip Kumar Sarkar, prodipkumar.sarkar@bitmesra.ac.in
- Duration of the project – 3 years
- (PMECRG) – funded research project
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
Essential qualifications:
For JRF: Post-graduate degree (completed) in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
Desirable
Candidates with preliminary exposure in experimental studies on cement geopolymer concrete, finite element modelling, MATLAB programming or any of the above-mentioned areas will be given preference. The selected fellow will be to enroll in a Ph.D. program at BIT Mesra.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
For JRF: GATE candidate: 1st and 2nd year: 37000+20% HRA, 3rd year: 42000+20% HRA
Project Associate-I: Non-GATE candidate: 30000+20% HRA; 3rd year: 33000+20% HRA
💺 JOB LOCATION
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
📝 HOW TO APPLY
How to apply: Interested candidates are requested to send their CV to Prodip Kumar Sarkar (prodipkumar.sarkar@bitmesra.ac.in) with a copy to dr.aac@bitmesra.ac.in before 16th November 2026. Subject of the email should be “JRFfor ANRF-PMECRG Civil Engg. 2026”. CV must include the mail ID and working phone number.
• The candidates would be shortlisted for online interview based upon their academic and professional background and will be intimated through email stating the date and time for interview.
• Terms and Conditions:
i) The decision of the selection committee will be final.
ii) The appointment of the candidate will be governed by the terms and conditions of the
Institute/ funding agency particularly applicable to the said project as and when required.
iii) The post is purely temporary in nature and subjected to availability of funds.
iv) No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 16th November 2026
Interview – 18-11-2026
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India – 835215
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
Birla Institute Of Technology, Ranchi invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position.
Junior Research Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification







