Indian Institute of Technology Jammu Applications are invited from the Indian nationals interested in the post of Research Associate (RA III) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu) is a premier institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and research opportunities in various fields of engineering and technology. Located in the scenic region of Jammu, the institute is committed to fostering innovation and excellence in education and research.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Research Associate III (RA-III)
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

🎯 DEPARTMENT / DISCIPLINE / SPECIALIZATION

• Research Associate III: Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science/Civil Engineering or related area. OR 2. M.E./MTech. with minimum three years of research/industrial experience along with at least one SCI-indexed journal publication.
• Junior Research Fellow: B.E./B.Tech. and M.E./MTech. in Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology/Other Relevant Discipline or M.Sc. in Environmental Science/Relevant Discipline with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA from a recognized Institute/University. Solid Waste Management

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

For the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF), candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech. and M.E./MTech. in Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology or a related discipline, or an M.Sc. in Environmental Science with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA from a recognized institute. Additionally, candidates should have qualified in national eligibility tests such as GATE or CSIR.

For the Research Associate III (RA-III) position, candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science/Civil Engineering or a related area, or an M.E./MTech. with at least three years of research/industrial experience and at least one SCI-indexed journal publication.

Desirable qualifications include sound knowledge of waste management, experience in field sampling, waste characterization, and sustainability assessment.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

The salary for the Research Associate III (RA-III) is Rs. 67,000/- plus HRA as applicable, and for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF), it is Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA as applicable.

💺 JOB LOCATION

 Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, Jagti, NH-44, PO Nagrota, Jammu, Jammu Kashmir-181221. India.

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications through the online portal at https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home. The application should include an updated Curriculum Vitae, scanned copies of relevant certificates, and other supporting documents. The last date for submission is 15.06.2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the interview details. Candidates must provide valid email IDs and phone numbers in their applications.

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 15.06.2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, Department of Civil Engineering, Jagti, NH-44, PO Nagrota, Jammu Kashmir 181221, India.

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu invites applications from eligible candidates for the Research Associate III and Junior Research Fellow positions.

Research Associate III and Junior Research Fellow positions Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://www.iitjammu.ac.in/Advertisements/Contract/2026/IITJMURCA-09.pdf

 In conclusion, the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu is seeking qualified candidates for the roles of Research Associate III and Junior Research Fellow to contribute to the project “Litter Vision: Combating Plastic Waste Crisis in the Himalayan Regions with AI and IoT.” This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in Environmental Engineering or Science to engage in impactful research.