IIT (ISM) Dhanbad JRF / Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026:
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad has invited applications for 01 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I position under an ESSAR Oil and Gas Ltd.-sponsored research project.
- Organisation: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
- Post: JRF / Project Associate-I
- Vacancy: 01
- Project No.: SRDP14041
- Project Sponsor: ESSAR Oil and Gas Ltd.
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Archana
- Department: Petroleum Engineering
- Project Tenure: 13 Months or till end of Project
- JRF Fellowship: ₹37,000 per Month
- Project Associate-I: ₹30,000 per Month
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Last Date: 09 November 2026, 11:00 PM
- Tentative Interview: 11 November 2026, 10:00 AM
Project Title:
The Study of the Impact of Injection Fluids on the Performance of a Producing Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Reservoir in the Raniganj East Block
Project Work:
- Characterization of CBM reservoir rocks and fluid.
- Screening and evaluation of injection chemicals for enhancing recovery.
Educational Qualification:
Candidates should possess a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR a Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course.
Candidates qualifying through CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship, GATE or the prescribed national-level examination route will be considered under the JRF fellowship category.
Other eligible candidates who do not fall under the above category may be considered as Project Associate-I.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience or knowledge in relevant fields is desirable.
Age Limit:
The upper age limit is 28 years at the time of appointment.
Relaxation will be applicable to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and female candidates as per Government of India rules.
Fellowship / Remuneration:
- Junior Research Fellow: ₹37,000 per Month
- Project Associate-I: ₹30,000 per Month
Project Tenure:
13 Months or till the end of the Project.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send the hard copy of their application along with attested copies of degree and experience certificates through Speed Post.
The application must also be sent through e-mail to the Principal Investigator.
Application E-mail:
archanabalikram@iitism.ac.in
Candidates should mention the Project Number in the subject of the application.
Principal Investigator:
Prof. Archana
Assistant Professor, Department of Petroleum Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines)
Dhanbad – 826004, Jharkhand
Selection Process:
Eligible candidates will be shortlisted and called for interview.
The tentative interview will be held on 11 November 2026 at 10:00 AM in Hybrid Mode.
Last Date: 09 November 2026 at 11:00 PM