IIT Indore SAKSHAM Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026: 5 Posts, Deadline Extended to 10 Nov
Indian Institute of Technology Indore (hub) with Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain (spoke), under ANRF PAIR has invited applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Project SAKSHAM, IITI-SVV hub, 5 vacancies, Indore and Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The last date to apply is 10 November 2026. Age is counted as on Not stated. Details below are from the official notice: Vacancy count, pay, age limit, project name, extended deadline and interview date taken from the published notice for the IITI-SVV hub. The notice does not state an application fee. Confirm the Google Form link and the venue on the IIT Indore website.
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Indore (hub) with Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain (spoke), under ANRF PAIR
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Project SAKSHAM, IITI-SVV hub
- Total Vacancy
- 5
- Last Date to Apply
- 10 November 2026
- Application Fee
- All categories: No application fee mentioned in the notice
- Age Limit
- All categories: 32 years
- Application Mode
- Online, through a Google Form link in the notice
- Job Location
- Indore and Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Official Website
- iiti.ac.in
- Last Updated
- 1 November 2026
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application deadline (extended) | 10 November 2026 |
| Interview (extended) | 12 November 2026 |
Quick facts
IIT Indore has five Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions under the SAKSHAM project of the ANRF PAIR programme. The hub is IITI-SVV, which links IIT Indore with Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain. The notice takes one fellow per project.
The application deadline has been extended to 10 November 2026, and the interview has moved to 12 November 2026. Applications are through a Google Form linked in the notice. The pay is Rs 37,000 per month, and the maximum age is 32 years.
Eligibility
The posts list B.Tech or B.E, M.Phil or Ph.D, or Graduate, depending on the project. Read the project-wise note in the full notice, since the qualification can differ for each project within the hub.
About the project
The SAKSHAM project sits under the ANRF PAIR programme, which pairs a hub institution with a spoke institution. Here the hub is IIT Indore and the spoke is SVV Ujjain. Research fellows work on the project topic under the principal investigator, so check the notice for the research area before you apply.
How to apply
- Read the full notice for the SAKSHAM project and the post you want.
- Fill in the Google Form linked in the notice before 10 November 2026.
- Prepare for the interview on 12 November 2026, which the notice schedules.
- Keep a copy of the submitted form and any confirmation email.
Because the deadline was extended, do not assume later extensions. Check the IIT Indore website on the day before the deadline.
Documents to keep ready
- Degree certificates and mark sheets, from graduation or the highest qualification
- M.Phil or Ph.D certificate, if applicable
- Resume with research projects, publications and any project experience
- Date of birth proof, since the maximum age is 32
- Passport-size photograph and photo identity proof
Preparing for the interview
Expect questions on your academic work and the project's research area. Be ready to explain one project you have worked on, your methods and the results. If you have a Ph.D. or M.Phil, prepare a two-minute summary of your thesis topic.
Who should apply
This notice suits recent postgraduates, B.Tech holders with research experience and early-career PhD candidates who want a funded research fellowship. Candidates aged up to 32 can apply.
Common mistakes
- Missing the extended deadline. The new deadline is 10 November, so the earlier date no longer applies.
- Skipping the project note. Each project may need a different qualification.
- Late Google Form. Submit the form well before the deadline.
FAQ
Is there an application fee? The notice does not mention one.
How long is the fellowship? The notice does not give the tenure in the summary. Check the full notice for the project period.
Where is the work? At IIT Indore and SVV Ujjain, as the hub and spoke, in Madhya Pradesh.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on Not stated)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| All categories | As per the notice | 32 years |
Educational Qualification
- B.Tech or B.E, M.Phil or Ph.D, or Graduate, as the notice lists for the posts
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | No application fee mentioned in the notice |
How to Apply
- 1Read the full notice for the SAKSHAM project and the post.
- 2Fill in the Google Form linked in the notice before the extended deadline, 10 November 2026.
- 3Attend the interview on 12 November 2026, as the notice schedules it.
- 4Keep a copy of the submitted form and the confirmation email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rs 37,000 per month, as the notice states.
The notice takes one fellow per project, across five projects.
The notice says it has been extended to 10 November 2026. Check the IIT Indore site for any further change.