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The Post of Junior Research Fellow

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Junior Research Fellow administered by IITDH Authority (Chhattisgarh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITDH Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2022-06-10 Posting Jurisdiction: Chhattisgarh

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

Related Active Openings under IITDH

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Of Research Positions Icssr Funded	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-08-13
Engineer Recruitment Be B Tech in Cse Ece Project	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2022-02-15
A Moes Funded Research Project Entitled	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2025-09-11
A Note on Shortlisting Applicants	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2020-04-16

Active Procurement Tenders by IITDH

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Due Date of the TENDER Has Been Extended to	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Due Date of the TENDER Has Been Extended Upto	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Due to Administrative Reasons NIT 94827 Is Cancelled Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 15 of 02 2023 24 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for The Post of Junior Research Fellow?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2022-06-10. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IITDH Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain iitdh.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Step 1: Access the official IIT Dharwad recruitment portal and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email address, active mobile number, and personal credentials to obtain login credentials.

Step 2: Log in to fill the comprehensive online application form, selecting the JRF project title, entering academic qualifications, GATE/NET score details, research experience, and uploading required professional documents.

Step 3: Upload scanned copies of essential certificates including passport photograph, signature, GATE/NET scorecard, caste or category certificate, degree mark sheets, and experience letters strictly adhering to specified resolution and format.

Step 4: Pay the non-refundable application processing fee through the integrated SBI Collect payment gateway using Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit Card, ensuring transaction receipt generation for future verification.

Step 5: Submit the final application, download the generated PDF summary, and monitor the recruitment portal for shortlisting announcements, interview call letters, or written examination admit card notifications.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Post of Junior Research Fellow is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Shortlisting based on GATE/NET & Academic Record	Screening Criteria / N/A	Evaluation of B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc percentage, validity of national-level examinations such as GATE or CSIR-UGC NET, relevant research publications, and prior laboratory experience.
Stage 2: Written Screening Examination (if applicable)	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Core Engineering or Science Discipline fundamentals, Engineering Mathematics, Analytical Reasoning, Domain-Specific Theoretical Concepts, and Basic Research Methodology.
Stage 3: Technical Interview & Domain Viva-Voce	100 Marks / 30-45 Minutes	Specialized project domain topics, advanced laboratory techniques, problem-solving aptitude, M.Tech/M.Sc thesis defense, programming languages, simulation software, and practical implementation.
Stage 4: Document Verification & Final Merit List	Qualifying / Standard Duration	Physical verification of original academic degrees, GATE/NET scorecards, community certificates, identity proof, experience letters, and medical fitness certification.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions at IIT Dharwad (IITDH) are governed by Ministry of Education and DST fellowship norms aligned with Central Government guidelines. The entry fellowship pay is fixed at Rs. 37,000 per month. While non-regular research fellowship posts do not draw standard Dearness Allowance (DA), JRFs are eligible for House Rent Allowance (HRA) at applicable rates (9% for Class Z or 18% for Class Y cities like Dharwad, amounting to Rs. 3,330 to Rs. 6,660 per month). Transport Allowance (TA) is not admissible under standard project fellowship schemes. The gross monthly stipend ranges between Rs. 40,330 and Rs. 43,660. As fellowship grants are exempt from Income Tax under Section 10(16) of the Income Tax Act, and statutory deductions like National Pension System (NPS) or Provident Fund (PF) do not apply to temporary research fellows, the estimated in-hand monthly payout remains approximately 100% of the gross stipend.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

IIT Dharwad strictly adheres to statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, for project fellowships. Relaxations in the upper age limit are granted as per central rules: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates presenting valid income certificates. Female applicants, along with SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, are completely exempted from application fee payments.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Post of Junior Research Fellow

How are the final cutoffs determined for the JRF selection at IIT Dharwad?

Cutoffs are established based on valid GATE/NET scores, qualifying degree percentage, total number of applicants, and candidate performance in the domain written test and interview.

Is score normalization applied during the selection process?

Normalization is not applicable as the screening test and technical interview are conducted in a single session for a specific project post.

Is there a mandatory service bond for Junior Research Fellows at IITDH?

No monetary service bond is executed, but selected candidates must sign an agreement to adhere to project timelines and provide a standard notice period prior to resignation.

What is the probation or initial evaluation period for a JRF post?

The initial appointment is contractual for six to twelve months, subject to periodic performance reviews before extending the fellowship tenure up to the project completion date.

Where can candidates access the detailed syllabus for the JRF written test?

The syllabus corresponds to standard GATE or CSIR-UGC NET syllabi of the relevant discipline alongside specific domain areas mentioned in the official project recruitment notification.

Where will the candidate be posted upon selection as a JRF?

Selected JRF candidates will be posted at the permanent campus of IIT Dharwad in Karnataka, working directly inside designated departmental research laboratories.