IIT Hyderabad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 for 2 PostsOpen

• Meet any one of the following four essential qualification routes.
• First-class M.E./M.Tech. or an equivalent master's qualification.
• First-class M.Sc. or equivalent in any science discipline, with a valid GATE score or qualification in INSPIRE, Joint CSIR-UGC NET with JRF, or DBT JRF.
• B.Tech. students from CFIs with a CGPA of at least 8.0 may apply without GATE.
• First-class B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in any discipline, with a valid GATE score.
• Desirable skills include optical sensor or biosensor development; nanoparticle synthesis or nanofabrication and characterization; biosensor spectroscopy and imaging; imaging or spectroscopic platform development using Arduino, ESP32 or other platforms; and programming in Python, MATLAB or other languages, especially for GUI development.

• Read the official notification and check which essential qualification route you meet.
• Open the application Google Form provided in the important links.
• Complete and submit the form by 5 PM on 10 November 2026.
• If shortlisted, check your email for the online interview date and further communication.

Research opportunity at IIT Hyderabad

IIT Hyderabad has advertised two Junior Research Fellow positions in the research group of Dr. Shourya Dutta Gupta, Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering. The advertisement is dated 21/10/2026. Funded by ICMR, the work focuses on biosensors for diagnosing eye diseases in close collaboration with clinicians at LVPEI, Hyderabad. The positions are based at IIT Hyderabad in Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana.

Eligibility and relevant skills

Applicants must satisfy one of four academic routes. These include a first-class M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent; a first-class M.Sc. or equivalent in a science discipline with GATE or one of the specified national examination qualifications; B.Tech. students from CFIs with a CGPA of 8.0 or above; or a first-class B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent with valid GATE. GATE is not required under the CFI B.Tech. route.

Experience in optical sensors, biosensors, nanoparticle synthesis, nanofabrication, spectroscopy or imaging is desirable. The notice also values platform development using Arduino or ESP32 and programming skills, particularly for graphical user interfaces.

Fellowship and project responsibilities

The fellowship is ₹37,000 plus HRA under applicable norms. The initial appointment lasts 12 months and may be extended according to performance. Selected candidates will be encouraged to register for IIT Hyderabad's PhD programme under institute norms. Responsibilities include developing sensors, imaging and spectroscopic platforms, software for system control and data handling, and technical reports, publications and patents arising from the project.

Application and interview process

• Check the official notification against your academic qualification route.
• Complete the linked Google Form and submit it by 5 PM on 10 November 2026.
• If shortlisted, follow the interview communication sent by email.

Academic records and achievements will determine shortlisting. Interviews will take place online, with dates communicated only to shortlisted candidates. Minimum eligibility alone does not ensure an interview invitation, and the selection committee's decision is final. The notice does not specify an application fee, age limit or documents to attach.