Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Physics – IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), Industrial Research & Development Unit, has advertised an opening for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This is a temporary, contractual position for a time-bound research project funded by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).
Designation
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Research Area
The research focuses on “Revisiting the Potential of Acoustic Heating in the Solar Atmosphere” (Project No. RP05081G), specifically involving magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulations and forward modeling techniques to investigate the propagation of magnetoacoustic waves and their role in plasma heating.
Location
Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016
Eligibility / Qualification
- Essential Qualification: BS-MS, M.Sc., B.E., B.Tech, or an equivalent degree with at least 55% marks, and must have passed the NET/GATE test in Physics.
- Desirable Experience: Experience in scientific programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or Fortran.
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 years. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, women, and physically handicapped categories.
Job Description
The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Project Investigator Prof. Nitin Yadav. The primary responsibilities include performing magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulations and applying forward modeling techniques to study the propagation of magnetoacoustic waves and their contribution to plasma heating in the solar atmosphere.
Fellowship Details
The fellowship will be awarded as per CSIR Guidelines. For detailed norms, candidates can refer to the CSIR-HRDG Website at www.csirhrdg.res.in.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should follow these steps to apply:
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD Website: http://ird.itd.ac.in/rec.
- Fill out the form completely with accurate details regarding educational qualifications (including percentage of marks/division) and work experience.
- Submit the completed application form via email to the Project Investigator, Prof. Nitin Yadav, at nyadav@iitd.ac.in.
- Ensure that the advertisement number (IITD/IRD/255/2026) is clearly mentioned in the subject line of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and called for the online interview.
Last Date for Apply
The last date for submitting completed applications by email is 09/10/2026 by 5:00 PM.
Apply Link
For more details, you can access the official advertisement notification here: IIT Delhi JRF Official Notification PDF.