IIT Fellowship for Pharmacy, Chemistry and Life Sciences candidates

The Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad, an Institution of National Importance established by an Act of Parliament in 2016. Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a time-bound research project for a temporary period, purely on a contractual basis, as per the following details in a CSIR-sponsored research scheme.

Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Number of Vacancies: 1 (One)
Project Title: "Unraveling the mechanistic underpinnings of arginomycin biosynthesis: A remarkable peptidyl-nucleoside natural product with potential therapeutic implications"
CSIR Sanction Reference No. 80 (0135)/26/EMR-II
Department: Department of Chemistry, IIT Dharwad
Project Tenure: 36 Months (3 Years)

Job Description:
Biochemical characterization of enzymes involved in natural product biosynthesis; cloning, expression and purification of proteins; enzyme assays; isolation and characterization of compounds using chromatographic, spectroscopic, and mass spectrometric techniques; data analysis and report preparation; and any other project-related duties as assigned by the PI.

Essential Qualifications:
B.S. 4 years programme (Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biotechnology or relevant discipline)/B.Pharm/ MBBS/Integrated B.S.-M.S., or M.Sc./BE/B.Tech (or equivalent degree) in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or a related discipline, with a minimum of 55% marks, and passing of CSIR-UGC NET [JRF/Lectureship (LS)] or GATE test, as per CSIR guidelines.

Age Limit: 28 Years (Upper age limit) for JRF.
Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women, and physically handicapped candidates.
Fellowship: Rs. 37,000 per month for first and second years, followed by Rs. 42,000 in the 3rd year upon upgradation to SRF + 16% HRA.

Details of the Application and Selection Process
Last date to submit application form: 1st December 2026
Date of interview/selection process (tentative): Will be intimated later through email.
Any change in the schedule will be notified on the IIT Dharwad website.

Application and Selection Process
Eligible and interested candidates should apply for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) through the online application link given below.

Link to application form: https://forms.gle/tD5HjLMmqoMFeDtB6

Applications will be screened initially for eligibility. Based on the screening, only the shortlisted applicants will be called for an online interview via online mode.

Mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility will not bestow the right for shortlisting. IIT Dharwad reserves the right to screen and shortlist candidates by introducing higher benchmarks.

Emails will be sent to all shortlisted candidates.

Documents Required
Applicant should have online versions of all original certificates including:
- Mark sheets (matriculation onwards).
- Experience certificate(s).
- Monthly emoluments/salary drawn.
- Other relevant documents (including one set of self-attested certificate(s)/document(s)).
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

General Instructions to the Applicants
1. Selected candidates shall not have a claim on any regular position and shall not be bestowed any of the privileges like Housing, Medical Facility and Other benefits available to regular employees of the Institute.
2. Applicants are advised to ensure, before appearing for the Selection Process, that they possess the minimum essential qualification and experience laid down for the post. Qualification obtained has to be from a recognized University/Institute. Eligibility in terms of age, qualification and experience of a candidate shall be considered as on the date of Selection Process.
3. The number of vacancies indicated in the notification is tentative. IIT Dharwad reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of advertised posts at the time of selection. Further, IIT Dharwad reserves the right to NOT fill any of the posts advertised.
4. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Selection Process.
5. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection, which may be detected at any stage even after issue of the appointment letter, the Institute reserves the right to modify, withdraw or cancel any communication made to the Applicants.
6. After joining the service of the Institute, the person(s) will have to abide by the Rules, Regulations, Ordinances, Statutes and Act of the Institute applicable from time to time. She/he may be assigned any duty within or outside the Institute depending upon the exigency of the work.
7. The Institute shall verify the antecedents or documents submitted by a person at the time of appointment or during the tenure of the service. In case it is detected that the documents submitted by the candidates are fake, or the person has a clandestine antecedents or background and has suppressed the said information, then his/her services shall be terminated forthwith, and legal action may be initiated against such candidates/employees.
8. No interim correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates.
9. Canvassing in any form or bringing in any influence political or otherwise, will be a disqualification for the post.
10. In case of any dispute/ambiguity that may occur in the process of selection, the decision of the Institute shall be final.
11. For a query related to the Selection Process, applicants may send an email to pgadmissions.che@iitdh.ac.in. However, enquiry/queries related to eligibility for the post/interpretation of rules will not be entertained.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DHARWAD
CHIKKAMALLIGAWAD, DHARWAD,
KARNATAKA – 580 011
Recruitment No: IITDH/CHY/NM/CSIR/2026-27/001