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
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
The Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) is one of the premier institutions in India, known for its cutting-edge research and academic excellence. Established in 2009, IIT Indore has rapidly grown to become a hub for innovation and technology, offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
🎯Project Details
- Research project entitled – “Design and Manufacturing of Lower Limb Prosthetics Using Military Grade CFRP-Aluminum Alloy by Advanced Electromagnetic Forming and Joining Processes: An Affordable Prosthetic Solution for Amputee“
- Sponsored by – ANRF, Advanced Research Grant (ARG).
- Duration: The initial appointment is for 1 Year, extendable to 1 year based on performance. Selected candidates may be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program as regular full-time scholars at IIT Indore per Institute norms.
- Project Investigator: Dr. Ashish Rajak
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
Essential Qualification: First Class B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Automation/Mechatronics/Production/lndustrial/Automobile Engineering. Candidate must have qualified for GATE in a Relevant area.
Desirable: The candidate should have knowledge of manufacturing, materials science, welding, high-speed processes, and data acquisition. Additionally, candidates with experience in numerical simulation of metal forming/welding are encouraged to apply.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA as per the funding agency norms
💺 JOB LOCATION
Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
📝 HOW TO APPLY
In1. Interested candidates are requested to submit a two-page write-up and a detailed CV to Dr. Ashish Rajak (a.rajak@iiti.ac.in), via email only, with the subject line as “Application for JRF position in ARG Project”. The last date for submission of applications is Sept 21, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email for the online interview. 2. In a two-page write-up, the candidate may write about his/her past research work, any relevant research project done by the candidate, his/her idea for future research, or their views on the above project based on the literature search, etc. 3. CV should include complete information such as academic grades/percentage starting from Xth standard onwards, with the details of year of passing, university or college, GATE score with year, discipline, marks, All India Rank, number of candidates appeared, contact details, and a valid email ID. Kindly provide detailed work experience in the relevant field. Incomplete applications will be rejected. 4. Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email for an online interview. 5. In case of any query related to the above project, kindly email Project Investigator: Dr. Ashish Rajak, a.rajak@iiti.ac.in
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before Sept 21, 2026
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 453552, India
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
The Indian Institute of Technology Indore invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position in a project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation.
For more details, please refer to the official notification: View Official Notification
Reference: https://www.iiti.ac.in/uploads/career/2026/Sep/e5ac299d986150613c98bc30f4afdaff.pdf
In conclusion, this opportunity at IIT Indore offers a significant platform for aspiring researchers to contribute to a prestigious project. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
