IIT ISM Dhanbad JRF Recruitment 2026: Apply for 1 Project Post

Recruitment overview and important dates

This is a project-based JRF recruitment and not a regular permanent faculty or staff vacancy. Candidates should follow the official project notice closely and keep track of any update on the IIT ISM project openings page.

Vacancy and project details

The opening is for one Junior Research Fellow under a sponsored research project being carried out in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at IIT ISM Dhanbad.

The role is directly connected with project research rather than routine academic assistance. That means candidates should assess fit based on the project topic and the required technical background.

Eligibility criteria

The official notice lists the following essential qualification requirements for the JRF post.

• M.E. or M.Tech in Petroleum Engineering or Chemical Engineering, or M.Sc in Chemistry.
• More than 60 percent marks or equivalent CGPA or OGPA.
• GATE or NET qualification is mandatory.

The desirable qualification mentioned in the notice is experience or knowledge in the relevant field. Candidates should make sure their degree discipline and qualification records clearly match the project requirements before applying.

Age limit, relaxation, fellowship and tenure

The notice also states that the position may be converted into a regular JRF of the institute at any time as per IIT ISM rules. This is not the same as a confirmed permanent appointment and should be read only as a provision mentioned in the project notice.

Job role and research work

The project work described in the official notice is focused on surfactant synthesis and its application in enhanced oil recovery under high-temperature reservoir conditions.

• Synthesis of bio-based zwitterionic surfactant from natural resources.
• Study of the application of the synthesized bio-based zwitterionic surfactant for enhanced oil recovery at different temperatures, particularly high temperature.

This is a specialized research assignment. Candidates with academic or project exposure in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, surfactants, reservoir applications, or enhanced oil recovery work are likely to be better aligned with the role.

How to apply

The detailed IIT ISM project notice does not describe a portal-based online form. Instead, it asks candidates to submit their application through two routes.

1. Send the application through email to the Principal Investigator.
2. Send hard copy of the application with attested copies of all degree and experience certificates by speed post.

The Principal Investigator named in the notice is Dr. Tarun Kumar Naiya. The notice also asks candidates to mention the project number in the subject of the application. Since the official PDF specifically mentions both email and hard copy submission, applicants should follow that route even though many job listings label the opening as apply online.

Documents and details to keep ready

Before sending the application, candidates should prepare a complete set of documents so the PI can assess eligibility without delay.

• Filled application or covering letter.
• Detailed CV.
• Attested copies of degree certificates.
• Attested copies of mark sheets.
• Proof of age.
• GATE or NET qualification proof.
• Experience certificates, if available and relevant.

Because the notice specifically mentions attested degree and experience certificates, incomplete submissions may weaken the application even if the candidate is otherwise eligible.

Selection process and interview

The official notice says eligible and selected candidates will be called for interview. It does not mention any written test or separate screening examination for this project opening.

Candidates should note that the interview date is marked as tentative. That means the exact schedule may change, and shortlisted candidates should check their email regularly after applying.

Important date discrepancy candidates should note

There is currently a mismatch between two official IIT ISM sources for this project opening. The detailed project PDF gives the last date and time as 14 April 2026, 11.00 pm. However, the IIT ISM project openings page currently lists the same Petroleum Engineering JRF opening under Dr. Tarun Kumar Naiya with an end date of 20 April 2026.

Because the project PDF is the detailed recruitment notice, candidates should not assume that the later listing date will automatically override the PDF date. The safest approach is to apply immediately and confirm the latest valid deadline through the official project openings page or by contacting the Principal Investigator using the institute contact given in the notice.

What is confirmed and what is not announced

The official IIT ISM notice clearly confirms the post name, number of vacancies, department, project title, essential qualification, age limit, fellowship structure, application route through email and speed post, and the tentative online interview date.

The notice does not mention any application fee, reservation break-up, separate syllabus, admit card, or final result schedule. No portal-based application form is described in the detailed PDF. Candidates should therefore rely on official institute updates for any later communication about interview calls or changes in the deadline.

Official Links

• IIT ISM Dhanbad JRF Notification PDF
• IIT ISM Project Openings Page
• IIT ISM Main Project Opening Page