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The Post of Junior Research Fell

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Junior Research Fell administered by IITMANDI Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITMANDI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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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. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	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

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
E NIT 12 of 07 2022 23 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 04 of 07 2023 24 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 07 of 06 2022 23 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 07 of 8 2021 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 Fell?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) 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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IITMANDI Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official IIT Mandi recruitment portal, select the specific project vacancy, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal and academic details to generate login credentials.

Log in to upload scanned copies of essential documents, including your consolidated marksheets, GATE/NET qualification certificates, curriculum vitae, and passport-sized photographs in the prescribed PDF/JPEG formats.

Fill out the detailed online application form, specifying your research experience, publications, and statement of purpose aligned with the project requirements before saving the draft.

Pay the application fee online via the integrated SBI Collect portal (exempt for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates) and submit the finalized application to generate a confirmation slip.

Monitor the portal for the shortlist release; shortlisted candidates will receive call letters via email for the written test or interview, which serves as the admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Post of Junior Research Fell 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 & Written Screening Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Engineering Mathematics, General Aptitude, Core Discipline (CSE/ECE/Mechanical/Basic Sciences depending on project requirements)
Stage 2: Technical Interview	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Project-specific domain knowledge, prior research experience, thesis/dissertation defense, programming/lab skills
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying	Verification of original academic degrees, GATE/NET scorecards, category certificates, and experience letters
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Based on Interview/Test	Cumulative performance in the technical interview and screening test, subject to meeting minimum qualifying cutoffs

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position at IIT Mandi is governed by DST guidelines, offering a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 37,000 per month. While standard 7th CPC Dearness Allowance (DA at 53%) and Transport Allowance (TA) do not apply to consolidated fellowships, the candidate receives House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 9% (Class Z city, Mandi), amounting to Rs. 3,330, or on-campus accommodation. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to Rs. 40,330. Since it is a fellowship, it is exempt from standard NPS deductions, though a nominal student/project insurance premium may be deducted, resulting in an estimated in-hand net salary of Rs. 40,000. For equivalent regular scientific cadres at Level 6, the basic pay starts at Rs. 35,400, where DA at 53% (Rs. 18,762), HRA (Rs. 3,186), and TA (Rs. 1,800 + DA) yield a gross of over Rs. 60,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

IIT Mandi strictly adheres to the Government of India and Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) reservation guidelines for project-based recruitments. Age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are applicable. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. While JRF positions are project-specific, vertical reservation principles for SC, ST, OBC, and a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) are applied during shortlisting. Furthermore, in line with Central Government norms, women candidates are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Post of Junior Research Fell

What is the minimum GATE/NET cutoff score required for JRF at IIT Mandi?

While there is no fixed cutoff, candidates with a valid GATE score or CSIR-UGC NET qualification in the top 10-15 percentile are typically shortlisted for the interview stage.

Is score normalization applied to the screening test results?

No, normalization is not applied because the screening test for a specific project-based JRF post is conducted in a single session for all eligible applicants.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for JRFs?

There is no financial service bond, but candidates are expected to commit to the project for at least one year, renewable annually based on performance.

What is the probation or evaluation period for this role?

The initial appointment is for 6 months to 1 year, during which performance is monitored. Extension for the remaining project duration is subject to satisfactory progress.

Where can I find the specific syllabus for the written screening test?

The syllabus is tailored to the project's domain (e.g., IoT, Materials Science) and is based on standard GATE/CSIR-NET syllabus of the respective discipline.

Will I be posted at the main campus of IIT Mandi?

Yes, all Junior Research Fellows are posted at the Kamand Campus of IIT Mandi, where they will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.