INST Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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• Updated November 03, 2026 09:48 AM
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How to Apply for INST Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• The notice asks candidates to send an application by email before the walk-in interview and then attend the interview in person.
• Get the application form in the prescribed format from https://www.inst.ac.in/careers.
• Email the filled application form, with copies of age proof, certificates, degrees, mark sheets and other testimonials, to [email protected] tentatively by 14 November 2026.
• Report for the walk-in interview at INST, Mohali at 10.00 a.m. on 16th and 17th November, 2026.

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Documents named in the notice

• Application form in the prescribed format (by email)
• Copies of age proof, certificates, degrees, mark sheets and other testimonials (by email)
• Original age proof, certificates, degrees, mark sheets and other testimonials, with self-attested photocopies (at the interview)

Selection and Interview

• Selection is through a walk-in interview held on 16th and 17th November, 2026. The reporting time is 10.00 a.m. and the venue is INST, Mohali. At the time of interview, candidates must present the original documents of age proof, certificates, degrees, mark sheets and other testimonials along with self-attested photocopies of these documents. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program of INST, provided they satisfy its eligibility criteria.
• For any query, candidates can contact Prof. Kamalakannan Kailasam, Scientist-G, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Knowledge City, Sector-81, Mohali-140306, Punjab; Email: [email protected]; Ph No.: +91-172-2297046.
• The notice is printed in Hindi and English; in case of any discrepancy, the English version of the advertisement may be treated as final.

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Q1. How many vacancies are there in INST Recruitment 2026 for JRF?

• There is 01 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the BRNS-funded project at INST, Mohali.

Q4. What qualification is required for the INST JRF post?

• M. Sc. Chemistry with a minimum of 55% marks and a valid CSIR/UGC NET or GATE qualification. Research experience of minimum 3 year in organic and inorganic material synthesis, characterization techniques and catalysis is desirable.

Q5. What is the age limit for the INST JRF post?

• The candidate must not be over 28 years as on 16th November, 2026, relaxable for certain reserved categories as per rules of Government of India.

Q6. What is the salary of the INST JRF?

• The fellowship is Rs. 37,000/- (pm) + HRA (as funding agency guidelines).