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BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow (Chemistry) Recruitment 2026

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

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Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Department of Chemistry, has invited email applications for 1 Junior Research Fellow post on a CSIR-HRDG funded project on selective hydrogenation of CO2 to ethanol, for 36 months. Fellowship is Rs. 31,000 per month in the first and second years and Rs. 35,000 per month in the third year upon upgradation. Eligibility: B.S., Integrated B.S.-M.S., M.Sc., B.E. or B.Tech. with 55% marks plus NET-LS or GATE; maximum age 28 years. No application fee is stated. Apply by email to Prof. Sounak Roy at sounak.roy@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in by 30 November 2026. BITS Pilani is a private deemed university, not a government institution.

Total posts
1
Last date
30 Nov 2026
Qualification
Graduate / Post Graduate
Age limit
18–28 yrs

01Important dates

Last Date to Apply
30 Nov 2026

03Age limit

—–28years

Maximum age 28 years. No "as on" date is printed in the notice. Relaxable up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates.

04How to apply for BITS Pilani JRF (Chemistry) Recruitment 2026

  1. 01Open the official BITS Pilani advertisement PDF linked below and read it in full.
  2. 02Prepare a detailed CV covering your degree, marks and NET-LS or GATE qualification.
  3. 03Email the CV to Prof. Sounak Roy at sounak.roy@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in.
  4. 04Send it on or before 30 November 2026 and keep a copy of the sent email for your records.

Vacancy details

1 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Junior Research Fellow (Chemistry)B.S. four-year programme / Integrated B.S.-M.S. / M.Sc. / B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent degree with 55% marks and passing of NET-LS/GATE; maximum age 28 years1

Full details

BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow (Chemistry) Recruitment 2026 — 1 post

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Department of Chemistry, has invited applications by email for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post on a purely temporary and contractual basis, co-terminus with the project. Please note clearly: BITS Pilani is a private deemed university, not a government institution, and this fellowship carries no claim for regular employment.

Project and tenure

The JRF will work on the CSIR-HRDG funded project "Selective Hydrogenation of CO2 to Ethanol: Carbon Circularity through Single Atom Catalysts and Single Atom Alloys" (CSIR File No. 80(0104)/26/EMR-II). The tenure is 36 months.

Fellowship

The fellowship is Rs. 31,000 per month in the first and second years, rising to Rs. 35,000 per month in the third year upon upgradation. These are stepped figures, not a single flat rate.

Who can apply

You need a B.S. four-year programme, Integrated B.S.-M.S., M.Sc., B.E. or B.Tech. or an equivalent degree with 55% marks, and you must have passed NET-LS or GATE. The maximum age is 28 years, relaxable up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates; no "as on" date is printed in the notice. Selection is strictly as per CSIR-HRDG guidelines.

Fee

No application fee is stated in the notice. Do not assume any fee.

How to apply

Email a detailed CV to Prof. Sounak Roy, Department of Chemistry, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, at sounak.roy@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in on or before 30 November 2026. Read the official advertisement PDF linked below in full before applying. No advertisement number is printed in the notice; the CSIR file number above is the only identifier.

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BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow (Chemistry) Recruitment 2026: FAQs

How many posts are there in BITS Pilani JRF (Chemistry) recruitment 2026?

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1 post of Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry, Hyderabad Campus, purely temporary and contractual for 36 months on a CSIR-HRDG funded project.

What is the fellowship for the JRF post?

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Rs. 31,000 per month in the first and second years, and Rs. 35,000 per month in the third year upon upgradation.

Who can apply?

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A B.S. four-year programme, Integrated B.S.-M.S., M.Sc., B.E. or B.Tech. or an equivalent degree with 55% marks, plus passing NET-LS or GATE.

What is the age limit?

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Maximum 28 years, relaxable up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates. No "as on" date is printed in the notice.

Is there an application fee?

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No application fee is stated in the notice.

What is the last date and how do I apply?

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Email a detailed CV to Prof. Sounak Roy at sounak.roy@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in on or before 30 November 2026.

Is BITS Pilani a government institution?

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BITS Pilani is a private deemed university. This is a temporary project fellowship with no claim for regular employment.

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