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Defence R&D Project | IIT Hyderabad | DRDO Sponsored
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IIT Hyderabad JRF Recruitment 2026 Details
The Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) invites applications from highly motivated and talented candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under a prestigious Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Government of India sponsored research project through DIA-COE, IIT (BHU) Varanasi.
Project Details
Project Title:
Indigenous Development of Large Scale (100 kg) Inert Gas Atomiser
Principal Investigator (PI):
Prof. B. S. Murty
Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
The project focuses on the indigenous development of advanced atomization technology for strategic defence applications and offers an excellent opportunity to work on state-of-the-art materials processing and characterization.
Position Details
| Particular | Details |
| Position | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Senior Research Fellow (SRF) |
| Number of Vacancies | 01 |
| Project Duration | 3 Years |
| Appointment | Initially for 1 year, extendable annually based on satisfactory performance and project requirements |
Fellowship
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- ₹37,000 per month (1st & 2nd Year)
- ₹42,000 per month (3rd Year)
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
- ₹42,000 per month
Additional Benefits
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per Government of India norms.
- Opportunity to work in a world-class research environment.
- Exposure to advanced defence research and high-end laboratory facilities.
- Opportunity to register for a PhD at IIT Hyderabad, subject to satisfying the institute’s admission requirements.
Essential Qualifications
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Bachelor’s degree (BE/BTech) in any one of the following disciplines:
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Minimum CGPA: 8.0/10
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Master’s degree (ME/MTech/MS) in:
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Minimum CGPA of 8.0/10 at both UG and PG levels.
Desirable Qualifications
Candidates with one or more of the following will be preferred:
- Valid GATE qualification
- Research experience in:
- Powder Metallurgy
- Additive Manufacturing
- Microstructural Characterization
- Mechanical Behaviour of Materials
- Superalloys
- Advanced Materials
- Modelling and Simulation
Age Limit
- Maximum age: 28 years
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per Government of India norms.
Why Join This Project?
This is an excellent opportunity for young engineers and researchers to:
- Work on a nationally important DRDO-funded defence research programme.
- Gain hands-on experience with advanced materials processing technologies.
- Collaborate with leading researchers in materials science and engineering.
- Publish high-quality research papers.
- Build a strong research profile for future PhD or R&D careers.
- Contribute to India’s vision of technological self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat).
Selection Process
- Applications will be shortlisted based on academic qualifications and research experience.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
- The interview schedule will be communicated via email.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Selected candidates are expected to join within one month of the selection.
The Principal Investigator reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on qualifications exceeding the minimum eligibility criteria and to fill the position only if a suitable candidate is identified.
Documents Required
Applicants should upload scanned copies of:
- Academic Certificates and Mark Sheets
- Degree Certificates
- GATE Scorecard (if applicable)
- Relevant Experience Certificates
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Any other supporting documents
Original certificates must be produced during the interview for verification.
Important Dates
Last Date to Apply: 08 July 2026
Contact
For any queries regarding the position, candidates may contact:
Prof. B. S. Murty
Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Email: director@iith.ac.in
Apply Now
Interested and eligible candidates are requested to submit their applications through the Google Application Form along with all the required supporting documents before the deadline.Visit Offical Page and Apply for the Post
Take the next step in your research career by joining IIT Hyderabad and contributing to cutting-edge defence technology development for India.