IIT Gandhinagar Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 for 1 Post

• M.Sc. in a relevant area of Physics is required.
• Applicants must meet ANRF eligibility through CSIR-UGC NET, including lectureship, GATE, or selection through a national-level examination conducted by Central Government departments, agencies or institutions listed in the advertisement.
• At least 60% marks or an equivalent grade are required from graduation onwards, with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in both Class 10 and Class 12.
• A consistently strong B.Sc. and M.Sc. academic record and a good working understanding of general relativity and quantum field theory are desirable.
• Applicants with project experience using advanced quantum field theory methods are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Open the IIT Gandhinagar Project Staff Application Portal using the official link below.
• Review the Physics JRF position and its funding-agency eligibility conditions.
• Complete and submit the online application through the portal by 3 November 2026.

Physics research opportunity at IIT Gandhinagar

IIT Gandhinagar's Research & Development Office has advertised one Junior Research Fellow position in the Department of Physics. The appointment is attached to the project “Effects of Environment on Gravitational Wave: Search for New Physics”, under Principal Investigator Arpan Bhattacharyya. Applications are accepted online until 3 November 2026.

Academic background and research fit

The essential qualification is an M.Sc. in a relevant area of Physics. Eligibility follows the funding agency's norms rather than the Institute's norms. Candidates must satisfy the ANRF requirement through CSIR-UGC NET, including lectureship, GATE, or selection through qualifying national-level examinations conducted by the specified Central Government departments, agencies or institutions.

The academic thresholds are at least 60% marks or an equivalent grade from graduation onwards and at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in both Class 10 and Class 12. The advertisement also expects a strong record across B.Sc. and M.Sc. studies. Working knowledge of general relativity and quantum field theory is desirable, and applicants with projects involving advanced quantum field theory methods are especially encouraged.

Research work, pay and duration

The group's interests include classical and quantum gravity. The selected researcher is expected to apply quantum field theory tools to problems in gravitational physics. The advertised monthly consolidated remuneration is Rs. 45,880, including an HRA component of Rs. 8,880 where applicable.

The intended appointment is for six months. Project funding ends on 6 September 2027, and the notice rules out an extension beyond that funding deadline.

Application and selection

• Open the official project staff recruitment portal linked below.
• Review the Physics JRF requirements against your qualifications, examination eligibility and academic marks.
• Submit the online application by 3 November 2026.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not ensure shortlisting or appointment. A higher cut-off may be used, and the PI or Institute retains discretion over invitations for an interview or selection test and whether to fill the vacancy. The advertisement does not specify an age limit or application fee.