Applications are invited from highly motivated and bright candidates for engagement of Project Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the research project funded by ‘ANRF’, Government of India at Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali.

Post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Mode of Interview : Hybrid mode (Online / Offline) 
Duration : Initially one year and may be extended based on performance of the candidate and availability of funds.

General Terms and Conditions : 
• The position is purely temporary and on contractual basis and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of three years/till the completion of the project whichever is earlier. The position is co-terminus with the project. Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program of INST provided they satisfy eligibility criteria. 
• The position is co-terminus with the project. 
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. 
• Original documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented along with the self-attested photocopies of these documents at the time of interview (when interview will take in person). 

Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated through email to appear in the interview and no other communication in this regard will be entertained.

Completed applications in the prescribed format / CV with the copy of documents of age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets and other testimonials as annexed should reach to address panda.jyotib12@gmail.com by 25/08/2026 via email attachment (complete one combined PDF)

Dr. Jiban Jyoti Panda, Scientist – E
Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST),
Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar- 140306, Punjab
E-mail : panda.jyotib12@gmail.com

INST JRF : Application Form