IISER Bhopal Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Notification

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal is looking to fill a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position on a contractual basis. Although the exact number of openings is not specified, the role offers a monthly salary of Rs. 37,000. Candidates interested in this role must submit their applications via email by the deadline of 30 September 2026. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who have completed advanced degrees in science or engineering fields and have qualified in national eligibility tests such as the CSIR-UGC NET or GATE.

To be eligible for the Junior Research Fellow post at IISER Bhopal, you need a Master’s degree in Physics or a related engineering discipline such as Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Science (CS), or Physics itself. The academic record should be strong, with a first-class or first division, or a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 7.0 out of 10.0. Additionally, you must have cleared a national level eligibility test like CSIR-UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), JEST, or GATE. There is no age limit or application fee mentioned for this recruitment.