BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus Invites Applications for Junior Research Fellow Position 2026

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani – Hyderabad Campus has published a recruitment notification inviting applications for a temporary position as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Qualified candidates holding postgraduate degrees in engineering or chemistry disciplines can apply online through the official BITS Pilani portal. The application window is open until September 30, 2026.

This opening presents an academic research opportunity at BITS Pilani’s Hyderabad campus on a contractual basis. The selected candidate will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000 plus 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA). The post involves active participation in research activities associated with the designated institutional project.

To qualify for the role, applicants must possess an M.E., M.Tech., or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Production Engineering, or Materials Science. Candidates with an M.Sc. in Chemistry specializing in Electrochemistry or other relevant branches are also eligible to apply. Notably, there is no application fee required for any applicant category.

The recruitment timetable commenced following the announcement on September 9, 2026. Following the closing date on September 30, 2026, shortlisted candidates will participate in an online interview scheduled for the second week of October 2026. Interested individuals must submit their details via the prescribed online submission form before the deadline.

Key Points

• Position: Junior Research Fellow (1 vacancy, contractual)
• Compensation: Rs. 37,000 per month + 30% HRA
• Educational Criteria: Master’s degree (M.E./M.Tech./M.S.) in relevant engineering fields or M.Sc. in Chemistry (Electrochemistry focus)
• Selection Procedure: Online Interview (Second week of October 2026)
• Important Deadline: Online applications close on September 30, 2026