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 (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, established in 1926, is a premier institution of higher learning in the field of engineering, technology, and applied sciences. It is renowned for its academic excellence and cutting-edge research, contributing significantly to the technological advancements in India.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
🎯 Project Title
- Assessment of stand-up time of freshly exposed unsupported overlying strata for safe working with Continuous Miner technology in Indian coalfields
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
Essential Qualification
• B.Tech./B.E. in Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Candidate must be GATE qualified
• Candidates awaiting M.Tech. result are also eligible to apply, provided they possess a valid GATE qualification
Desirable Qualification
• M.Tech. in relevant specializations related to Mining, Rock Mechanics, Geotechnical, or allied fields
• Knowledge/experience in underground mining methods, numerical modelling, rock mechanics investigations, underground excavation studies, or related simulation software will be preferred
The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
• ₹37,000/- per month for the first two years
• ₹42,000/- per month for the third year (Campus accommodation may be provided subject to availability)
💺 JOB LOCATION
Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application through email as a single PDF file containing:
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Scanned copies of educational certificates and mark sheets (10th onwards)
• Proof of age
• Valid GATE scorecard
• Relevant experience certificates, if any
The application should be sent via email to: ashokmin@iitism.ac.in with the subject line mentioning: “Application for ANRF-JRF Position under Project SRDP 1317 G”
Shortlisted candidates will be informed regarding the schedule of the offline interview through email. Mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee an invitation to the interview. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their merit and suitability as per the requirements of the project. Candidates appearing for the interview will have to make their own arrangements for travel and stay at Dhanbad, if required. The candidates are requested to bring all the original certificates and supporting documents and submit one set of photocopies of the original documents duly self-attested at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, initially for a period of three (03) years. Based on satisfactory performance, the selected candidate may be considered for enrolment into the Ph.D. programme of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, subject to fulfilment of the Institute’s Ph.D. admission criteria.
Applications should be emailed to the Principal Investigator at the provided email address.
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 30th June 2026.
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
skbehera@iitism.ac.in
ashokmin@iitism.ac.in
📠 PHONE NUMBER
+91 8986760221
+91 8603401161
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India – 826004
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position under the Advanced Research Grant (ARG) Program of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Project.
For more details, refer to the official notification: View Official Notification
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