IMU Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Indian Maritime University (IMU)
By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated
Indian Maritime University (IMU), a Central University under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has invited applications for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post at IMU Headquarters, Chennai, Advt IMU/TRK/RP/03/ dated 6 November 2026, on the MoPSW-funded project on carbon fiber composite hulls for deep sea submersibles. Essential qualification: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Ocean Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Computational Engineering or allied fields. Fellowship Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA in Years 1–2 and Rs. 42,000 plus HRA in Year 3. Age not more than 35 years. Tenure 3 years, purely temporary. No application fee is mentioned. Apply through the Google Form by 6 December 2026.
- Total posts
- 1
- Last date
- 06 Dec 2026
- Qualification
- Graduate / Post Graduate
- Age limit
- 18–35 yrs
01Important dates
- Application Begin
- 06 Nov 2026
- Last Date to Apply
- 06 Dec 2026
03Age limit
—–35years
Not more than 35 years. No cut-off date is stated in the notice. Relaxation for OBC, SC, ST, PwD and women candidates as per Government of India norms, and for highly deserving candidates. No minimum age is stated in the advertisement.
04How to apply for IMU Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
- 01Open the official IMU notice PDF linked below and read it in full, including the year-wise fellowship and the desired ABAQUS experience.
- 02Confirm you meet the essential qualification (B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Ocean Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Computational Engineering or allied fields) and the age limit of not more than 35 years.
- 03Fill and submit the Google Form linked below with your details.
- 04Submit the application by 6 December 2026 and keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.
Vacancy details
1 posts| Post & eligibility | Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF)B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Ocean Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Computational Engineering or allied fields with a strong academic record; maximum age 35 years | 1 |
Full details
IMU Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 — 1 post
The Indian Maritime University (IMU), a Central University under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has invited applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post at IMU Headquarters, Chennai. The JRF will work on the project "Design and Safety Evaluation of Carbon Fiber Composite Hull for Deep Sea Submersibles and Ocean Structures", funded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, under Principal Investigator Dr. Tota Rakesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, IMU. Applications must be submitted by 6 December 2026; the notice says the date is extendable if the desired applications are not received.
Pay — year-wise, not a single figure
The fellowship is Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA in Years 1 and 2, and Rs. 42,000 per month plus HRA in Year 3. Do not read Rs. 42,000 as the starting pay. Hostel accommodation may be provided on a chargeable basis; in such cases HRA will not be admissible.
Who can apply
Essential qualification: B.E. or B.Tech, or M.E. or M.Tech, in Ocean Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Computational Engineering or allied fields, with a strong academic record.
Desired: strong fundamentals in Finite Element Methods (FEM); hands-on experience writing sub-routines in ABAQUS; and hands-on experience of CFRP composite laminate modelling, fracture models, and nonlinear buckling and collapse simulations in ABAQUS.
The age limit is not more than 35 years. No cut-off date is stated in the notice. Relaxation applies to OBC, SC, ST, PwD and women candidates as per Government of India norms, and for highly deserving candidates. No minimum age is stated in the advertisement.
Tenure and other terms
The engagement is for 3 years and is purely temporary, co-terminus with the project. The selected candidate is initially posted for 6 months, extendable depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. The selected candidate must join immediately. A 30-day termination notice applies if performance is unsatisfactory.
The selected candidate will also be provided an opportunity to register for the Ph.D. programme at IMU when the Ph.D. admission notification is officially released.
Fee
No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the notice. Do not assume any fee.
Selection
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview (offline or online) as per IMU norms. No TA/DA is paid for an offline interview.
How to apply
Apply through the Google Form linked below by 6 December 2026. For queries, contact Dr. Tota Rakesh Kumar on +91-9989403950 or totarakeshk@imu.ac.in. Read the official notice PDF linked below in full before applying.
Important links
- Apply Online — Google Form (IMU JRF)Official site
- Official Notification PDF — IMU JRF, Advt IMU/TRK/RP/03/Official site
- Indian Maritime University — Official WebsiteOfficial site
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IMU Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026: FAQs
How many posts are there in IMU JRF recruitment 2026?
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1 post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at IMU Headquarters, Chennai, on the project "Design and Safety Evaluation of Carbon Fiber Composite Hull for Deep Sea Submersibles and Ocean Structures", funded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
What is the fellowship?
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Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA in Years 1 and 2, and Rs. 42,000 per month plus HRA in Year 3. Rs. 42,000 is not the starting pay. Hostel accommodation may be provided on a chargeable basis; in such cases HRA will not be admissible.
Who can apply?
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B.E. or B.Tech, or M.E. or M.Tech, in Ocean Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Computational Engineering or allied fields, with a strong academic record. Desired: strong FEM fundamentals, ABAQUS sub-routine experience, and CFRP composite laminate modelling, fracture models and nonlinear buckling/collapse simulation experience in ABAQUS.
What is the age limit?
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Not more than 35 years. No cut-off date is stated in the notice. Relaxation for OBC, SC, ST, PwD and women candidates as per Government of India norms, and for highly deserving candidates. No minimum age is stated in the advertisement.
What is the tenure?
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3 years, purely temporary and co-terminus with the project; initially posted for 6 months, extendable on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. The selected candidate will also get an opportunity to register for the Ph.D. programme at IMU when the Ph.D. admission notification is officially released.
Is there an application fee?
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No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the notice.
What is the last date and how do I apply?
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6 December 2026, through the Google Form linked below. The notice says the date is extendable if the desired applications are not received.
How will candidates be selected?
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Only shortlisted candidates are called for interview (offline or online) as per IMU norms. No TA/DA is paid for an offline interview.
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