IIT Hyderabad Recruitment 2026: JRF/SRF Vacancy under DRDO-Sponsored Project

IIT Hyderabad Recruitment 2026: JRF/SRF Vacancy under DRDO-Sponsored Project

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad invites applications for the positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)-sponsored research project titled "Indigenous Development of Large Scale (100 kg) Inert Gas Atomiser". The project is being executed under DIA-COE, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad.

The appointment is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. Interested candidates must submit their applications on or before 8 July 2026.

Organization Details

Project Details

Important Date

Fellowship Details

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Essential Qualifications

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Candidates should possess:

• B.E./B.Tech. in:

  • Metallurgical Engineering

  • Materials Science & Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

• Minimum CGPA of 8.0 out of 10.

Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Candidates should possess:

• M.E./M.Tech./M.S. in:

  • Metallurgical Engineering

  • Materials Science & Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

• Minimum CGPA of 8.0 out of 10 at both UG and PG levels.

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates having:

• GATE qualification.

• Research experience in:

  • Powder Metallurgy

  • Additive Manufacturing

  • Microstructural Characterization

  • Mechanical Behaviour

  • Superalloys

  • Advanced Materials

  • Modelling and Simulation

Age Limit

• Upper Age Limit: 28 Years

• Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per Government of India rules.

Roles and Responsibilities

The selected JRF/SRF will:

• Contribute to the DRDO-funded project on indigenous development of a large-scale inert gas atomiser.

• Assist in research related to advanced metallic materials and manufacturing processes.

• Perform experimental studies, material characterization, modelling, and simulation.

• Support project documentation, technical reporting, and research publications.

• Collaborate with the project team to achieve research objectives.

Selection Process

• Applications will be shortlisted based on academic qualifications and relevant research experience.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further stages of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should submit their application in the prescribed format along with the required supporting documents before 8 July 2026, as per the instructions mentioned in the official notification.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work at IIT Hyderabad, an Institute of National Importance.

• Be part of a prestigious DRDO-sponsored research project.

  • Fellowship up to INR 42,000 per month + HRA.

• Gain research experience in powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing, advanced materials, and modelling & simulation.

• Work under the guidance of Prof. B. S. Murty, a renowned researcher in materials science and metallurgy.

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