IIT BHU JRF Recruitment 2026 for 1 Post: Apply by 3 May

IIT BHU JRF Recruitment 2026 Overview

IIT BHU has invited applications for 1 Junior Research Fellow position in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The recruitment is for an externally funded research project and not for a regular permanent institute post.

The notification is specifically for Indian nationals. Candidates should treat this as a research project appointment with defined tenure and terms, not as a regular faculty or staff recruitment.

Project Details and Nature of the Position

The JRF position is under the ICAR-sponsored project titled HARVEST: Holistic AI-powered Agricultural Response Validation and Early Prediction System across Territories. The project is listed as a three-year sponsored project, while the advertised JRF position is available for two and a half years.

This context matters because the job is linked to a specific research problem and funding cycle. Applicants with background in computing, AI, engineering systems, or allied domains relevant to the project will generally find the notification most relevant.

• Project sponsor: ICAR
• Administrative ministry context: Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India
• Host department: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT BHU
• Position type: JRF under sponsored research

Important Dates

The official advertisement gives a clear last date. No separate exam date or interview date has been announced in the notification.

Since the selection depends on shortlisting, applicants should submit the application before the deadline with all required documents in one PDF instead of waiting for last-minute corrections.

Eligibility and Educational Qualification

The official notification provides two academic routes for eligibility. Candidates must satisfy one of them along with the required marks or CPI and GATE or NET condition.

1. Master's degree route: Applicants with a master's degree in CSE, IT, ECE, EE, or an allied discipline or area must have at least 60% marks or 6.0 CPI on a 10-point scale at the master's level and must be GATE or NET qualified.
2. Bachelor's degree route: Applicants with a bachelor's degree in engineering in the concerned or allied discipline must be GATE or NET qualified and must have at least 75% marks or 7.5 CPI on a 10-point scale at the bachelor's level.

The notification does not say that any one branch outside the listed or allied disciplines will automatically be accepted, so candidates from adjacent fields should apply only when their background can reasonably be treated as allied to the advertised disciplines.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The upper age limit mentioned in the notification is 28 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms.

The notification does not provide category-wise relaxation numbers in the PDF itself. Candidates who are eligible for age relaxation should keep their valid supporting certificates ready for verification.

Salary, Tenure and Appointment Terms

The fellowship for this JRF post is Rs 37,000 per month plus 18% HRA. The position is temporary and co-terminous with the project.

• Monthly fellowship: Rs 37,000
• HRA: 18%
• Total position duration: Two and a half years
• Initial appointment: One year
• Extension: Based on performance

The notification also says the selected candidate can be considered for the Ph.D. programme after fulfilling the required criteria of IIT BHU. That is not an automatic admission promise, but it is a relevant point for candidates looking at this role as a research pathway.

Selection Process and Interview

The official notification does not mention any written test, CBT, or syllabus for this recruitment. The process described is shortlisting followed by interview.

1. Applications are screened by the Principal Investigator or selection side of the project.
2. The number of candidates called for interview may be restricted based on higher qualifications or stronger experience than the minimum prescribed.
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email for interview.
4. Original certificates have to be produced at the time of interview or joining.

No TA or DA will be paid for attending the interview. That point is specifically mentioned in the notification, so outstation candidates should plan accordingly.

How to Apply

The application process has two parts and both are important. Candidates have to email the application documents as a single PDF and also fill the Google form linked in the official notification.

1. Download or prepare the application in the prescribed format attached with the notification.
2. Attach self-attested copies of qualification certificates, marksheets, experience certificate if any, age proof, and other relevant supporting documents.
3. Combine the application form and all supporting documents into one PDF file.
4. Email the PDF to ajay.cse@iitbhu.ac.in.
5. Fill the Google form mentioned in the official notification.
6. Keep the original documents ready for interview or joining.

The notification says there is no need to send a hard copy. Candidates should ensure the PDF is complete and readable because incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.

Documents Required with the Application

The notification asks candidates to send the application form along with self-attested copies of all relevant documents in one PDF file. Based on the form and instructions, applicants should normally keep the following ready:

• Filled application form in the prescribed format
• Recent photograph
• Date of birth proof
• 10th and 12th certificates or marksheets
• B.Tech or B.E mark sheets and certificate
• M.Tech or equivalent mark sheets and certificate, if applicable
• GATE, CSIR, UGC, NET or equivalent examination details and proof
• Experience certificate, if any
• List of publications, if any
• Details of two referees
• Category or disability certificate, wherever applicable

Since original certificates must be shown later, candidates should make sure the scanned documents match the originals exactly.

Important Instructions and Practical Notes

A few practical points in the official notice deserve attention before applying.

• Only Indian nationals are eligible.
• The Principal Investigator may restrict interview calls to a smaller group based on stronger qualifications or experience.
• Those who already applied under the previous advertisement dated 31 October 2025 need not apply again.
• The institute asks candidates to check the official positions page for updates, if any.
• The application should follow the attached format; incomplete applications will be rejected.

There is a minor wording carry-over in the attached instruction page where an older subject label appears, while the current notification uses the 2026 recruitment reference on the first page. Candidates should rely on the current notification details and keep an eye on the official positions page for any clarification or update.

Official Links

• Official notification PDF
• IIT BHU positions page
• IIT BHU CSE faculty page of Dr. Ajay Pratap
• IIT BHU official website