Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi has released a notification for JRF Recruitment 2026 in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology. This opening is for an AICTE-RPS sponsored project titled “Design, Development and Testing of an Eco-Robot using Biodegradable Materials for Collection of Microplastics from Ocean.” Interested and eligible candidates holding an M.E/M.Tech degree can apply for this JRF post before the last date, 25th August 2026. Candidates must go through the complete details, including eligibility, fellowship, and application process, before applying.
Date Posted: 14th August 2026
Hiring Organization Name: Jamia Millia Islamia
Organization Profile: Jamia Millia Islamia, a Public Central University; established in 1920, originally at Aligarh in United Provinces which in 1925 initially moved to Karol Bagh, Delhi and later built up in Jamia Nagar. In 1988, it became the Central University by an Act of Parliament and since then it is expanding in different directions achieving the new dimensions. The University is the result of the tireless efforts of its founders i.e. Shaikhul Hind Maulana Mahmud Hasan, Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar, Hakim Ajmal Khan, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Ansari, Jenab Abdul Majeed Khwaja and Dr. Zakir Husain.
Job Title/Designation: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Vacancy available in departments:
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology – 01 post
Essential Qualifications: the candidate must hold an M.E/M.Tech degree in First Division with specialization in Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, or CAD/CAM.
Desirable: candidates should have sound knowledge of developing physical prototypes and testing their performance under simulated environments, along with expertise in CAD/FEM software and multi-physics software such as COMSOL and MATLAB. Candidates with a valid GATE score will be given preference.
Age Limit: 30 years
Salary Details: the selected candidate will be entitled to a fellowship of Rs. 33,500/- per month.
Job Location: New Delhi, Delhi
Apply Mode: Email
Important Dates: the last date for receiving the duly filled application is 25th August 2026. The interview date, time, and mode (online/offline) will be notified separately through email.
Organization Website: http://jmi.ac.in
How to Apply: interested candidates should send the soft copy of the duly filled application form, along with their CV and soft copies of all supporting documents, to Dr. Tauseef Uddin Siddiqui, Principal Investigator, on or before 25th August 2026. The email subject line must read “Application for the post of Project manpower/Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).”
Email address to apply: [email protected]
Organization address:
Jamia Millia Islamia
Maulana Mohammed Ali Jauhar Marg
New Delhi-110025
Official Notification for Reference: Jamia Millia Islamia- Job Opening Notification
General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the Jamia Millia Islamia jobs:
- Applicants must be Indian citizens
- Candidates should ensure their age does not exceed 30 years
- Employed candidates must submit a no-objection certificate from their current employer at the time of interview
- Original documents will be verified before the interview
- The University reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for interview based on screening
- Selected candidates will need to sign an agreement at the time of joining
This is a good opportunity for candidates with an M.E/M.Tech degree in relevant specializations to gain research experience on an AICTE-sponsored project. Eligible candidates are advised to prepare their documents and apply before the deadline to avoid missing this opportunity at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
