IIEST Shibpur Junior Research Fellow Chemistry Recruitment 2026Out

• M.Sc. in Chemistry or an allied branch from a recognized university or institute, with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale.
• SC/ST/PwD applicants require at least 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale.
• A valid GATE/NET score is mandatory for applicants in every category.

• Read the official notification for Advertisement No. CH 1696.
• Prepare a plain-paper application letter, recent bio-data, marksheets and certificates, and self-attest all documents.
• Include a valid email address, residential address and phone number in the application.
• Email the soft copies to Dr. Papu Biswas, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, using the email address given in the official notification.
• Submit the email by 15 November 2026 at 5:00 pm.
• Attend the walk-in interview on 16 November 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Office of the HoD, Department of Chemistry, IIEST, Shibpur.

About the recruitment

The Office of the Dean Research and Consultancy at IIEST Shibpur has issued Advertisement No. CH 1696, dated 03.11.2026, for one Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry. The position supports an ANRF-funded PAIR Network project involving an eight-institution partnership for materials research and development, spanning structural, functional and biomaterials applications. The institute project code is DRC/ANRF-PAIR (4211)/CHEM/PB/010/25-26.

Eligibility and fellowship

The opportunity is for candidates holding an M.Sc. in Chemistry or an allied branch from a recognized university or institute. The minimum academic requirement is 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the threshold is 55% or 6.0 CGPA. Valid GATE/NET is required in every category.

The maximum age is 28 years, with relaxation of up to five years for the categories specified in the notice. No age reckoning date is given. The fellowship comprises Rs 37,000 per month and Rs 11,100 as 30% HRA, totaling Rs 48,100. The stated project duration is five years from commencement or until the project continues, whichever is earlier.

Application and interview steps

• Prepare a plain-paper application letter and recent bio-data, together with marksheets and certificates.
• Self-attest the documents and include a valid email address, residential address and phone number for communication.
• Send the soft copies to Dr. Papu Biswas using the email address printed in the official notification. The deadline is 15 November 2026 at 5:00 pm.
• Attend the interview at the Office of the HoD, Department of Chemistry, IIEST, Shibpur, on 16 November 2026 at 11:30 AM.

Document scrutiny

Shortlisting may take place before the interview using the emailed documents. Physical verification is scheduled at joining, and any discrepancy will lead to cancellation of selection. The notice does not prescribe an email subject line or a fixed application form format.