IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated
The Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Research and Development Section, has invited email applications for 1 Junior Research Fellow post in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, on the ANRF-funded project "Exploring Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation: A Study on Destination Memory", under a notice dated 10 November 2026. The fellowship is Rs. 37,000 plus 20% HRA per month for a tenure of 6 months. Eligibility: Ph.D. (submitted or defended) AND a Master's degree in psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Life Sciences or a related discipline with at least 60% marks (50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD). Age 22 to 32 years; no relaxation and no cut-off date are printed. No application fee is specified. Apply by email to kverma@iiti.ac.in by 15 November 2026 (23:59); shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online on 18 November 2026. This is a different post from the IIT Indore JRF and Project Associate-I post in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science.
- Total posts
- 1
- Last date
- 15 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- Post Graduate
- Age limit
- 22–32 yrs
01Important dates
- Last Date to Apply
- 15 Nov 2026
03Age limit
22–32years
22 to 32 years. The notice prints no age relaxation and no date for counting age.
04How to apply for IIT Indore JRF Recruitment 2026
- 01Open the official IIT Indore notice PDF linked below and read it in full.
- 02Prepare a detailed CV plus all essential qualification degree certificates, mark sheets, GATE or equivalent qualifying certificates and a date of birth proof certificate in a single PDF file.
- 03Email the single PDF file to kverma@iiti.ac.in.
- 04Send it by 15 November 2026 at 11:59 PM and keep a copy of the sent email for your records.
Vacancy details
1 posts| Post & eligibility | Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)Ph.D. (submitted/defended) AND Master's degree in psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Life Sciences or a related discipline with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD); age 22-32 years | 1 |
Full details
IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 1 post
The Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Research and Development Section, has invited applications by email for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The JRF will work on the ANRF-funded project "Exploring Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation: A Study on Destination Memory". The notice is dated 10 November 2026 and no advertisement number is printed in it. This is a different post from the IIT Indore JRF and Project Associate-I post in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science — do not merge the two.
Fellowship and tenure
The fellowship is Rs. 37,000 plus 20% HRA per month. The tenure is 6 months. The selected candidate will be encouraged to register for the Ph.D. programme at IIT Indore as per institute norms; if selected for the Ph.D. programme, the fellowship will be extended for the Ph.D. duration as per institute norms.
Who can apply
You need a Ph.D. (submitted or defended) AND a Master's degree in psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Life Sciences or a related discipline, with at least 60% marks (50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD, as applicable). A strong interest in experimental research, cognitive psychology and sleep research is essential. Desirable: research experience in cognitive psychology, sleep research and neuroscience; familiarity with experimental methods, behavioural data collection and statistical analysis (SPSS, R or Python); knowledge of EEG or PSG, sleep assessment or psychophysiological techniques; and good scientific writing, communication and interpersonal skills. The age limit is 22 to 32 years; the notice prints no age relaxation and no date for counting age.
Fee
No application fee is specified in the notification. Do not assume any fee.
Selection and how to apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, to be held online on 18 November 2026; selected candidates will be informed by email. No TA or DA is paid for the interview. Email a detailed CV plus all essential qualification degree certificates, mark sheets, GATE or equivalent qualifying certificates and a date of birth proof certificate in a SINGLE PDF file to kverma@iiti.ac.in by 15 November 2026 (23:59). No email subject line is given in the notice. Read the official notice PDF linked below in full before applying.
Important links
- Official Notice PDF — IIT Indore JRF (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)Official site
- IIT Indore — Official WebsiteOfficial site
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IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026: FAQs
How many posts are there in IIT Indore JRF recruitment 2026?
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1 post of Junior Research Fellow in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, on the ANRF-funded project "Exploring Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation: A Study on Destination Memory".
What is the fellowship?
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Rs. 37,000 plus 20% HRA per month, for a tenure of 6 months. The selected candidate will be encouraged to register for the Ph.D. programme at IIT Indore, and the fellowship will be extended for the Ph.D. duration if selected.
Who can apply?
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A Ph.D. (submitted or defended) AND a Master's degree in psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Life Sciences or a related discipline, with at least 60% marks (50% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD). A strong interest in experimental research, cognitive psychology and sleep research is essential.
What is the age limit?
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22 to 32 years. The notice prints no age relaxation and no date for counting age.
Is there an application fee?
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No application fee is specified in the notification.
What is the last date and how do I apply?
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Email a detailed CV plus all essential qualification degree certificates, mark sheets, GATE or equivalent qualifying certificates and a date of birth proof certificate in a single PDF file to kverma@iiti.ac.in by 15 November 2026 (23:59). Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview on 18 November 2026.
Is this the same as the other IIT Indore JRF post?
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No. This is a different post in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, on a sleep and memory project. The other IIT Indore JRF and Project Associate-I post is in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, on a different project. Do not merge the two.