BITS Pilani Recruitment 2026 for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Postdoctoral Research Fellow is open for candidates interested in contractual research work at Hyderabad, Telangana. Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani has published the official call for applications; the last date to apply online is 15 August 2026.
Public summaries list two research openings — 1 JRF and 1 Postdoctoral Research Fellow — with fellowships of about ₹37,000 + HRA (JRF) and around ₹1,00,000 per month (Postdoc). Selection is by application screening and interview (online or offline).
Posts: JRF + Postdoctoral Fellow (2 total, confirm PDF) · Campus / city: Hyderabad, Telangana · Last date: 15 August 2026 · Mode: Online · Type: Contractual research · Site: bits-pilani.ac.in
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Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| BITS Pilani official website | www.bits-pilani.ac.in |
| Careers / project openings | Use the Hyderabad / research recruitment link on the official site |
| Notification PDF | Download only from bits-pilani.ac.in (or the authenticated apply portal linked there) |
Do not share personal documents on unofficial “BITS apply” Google Forms shared via random WhatsApp groups.
Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Posts | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) · Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
| Total vacancies (indicative) | 2 (1 JRF + 1 Postdoc — confirm PDF) |
| Engagement type | Contractual research / project positions |
| JRF fellowship | ₹37,000 / month + HRA (as summarised) |
| Postdoc remuneration | Around ₹1,00,000 / month (as summarised) |
| Last date to apply | 15 August 2026 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application fee | Not mentioned (no fee in public summary) |
| Selection | Screening → Interview (online / offline) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / applications open | Out (apply window live as of late July 2026 summaries) |
| Last date for online application | 15 August 2026 |
| Screening of applications | After deadline (institute schedule) |
| Interview (online / offline) | For shortlisted candidates only |
| Joining | As per offer letter / project start |
Submit the form well before 15 August 2026 — research project portals often close at a fixed IST time.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies (indicative) | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 | Contract research fellowship |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 1 | Contract postdoctoral engagement |
| Total | 2 | Confirm exact wording in official PDF |
If the PDF lists project title, PI name, or duration, treat that as final over any third-party summary.
Eligibility Criteria
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Essential education (any of the following, in relevant / related disciplines):
- B.Tech. / B.E., or
- M.Tech. / M.E., or
- M.Sc.
Preferred / listed domains include:
| Domain cluster | Example fields |
|---|---|
| Computing & AI | Computer Science, AI / Machine Learning, Data Science |
| Electrical / electronics | Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Signal Processing |
| Geospatial / environment | Geoinformatics / GIS, Environmental Data Science |
| Interdisciplinary | Biomedical Engineering, other closely related streams |
Only relevant specialisations should apply; mismatched branches are usually screened out.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | PhD completed or near completion |
| Subject areas | Political Science, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Human Geography, or closely related field |
| PhD age of degree | Generally within 5 years of PhD completion (as per public notice summary) |
Candidates whose PhD viva is pending should read the PDF carefully for “near completion” proof (thesis submission certificate, etc.).
Other conditions
- Meeting project-specific skills (programming, GIS, field methods, writing) strengthens the application even when not always listed as mandatory.
- Age, nationality, and experience clauses — if any — appear only in the official advertisement.
Salary / Fellowship
| Post | Emoluments (public summary) |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | ₹37,000 per month + HRA (as applicable under project rules) |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Around ₹1,00,000 per month |
Final stipend, HRA city class, tax treatment, and duration follow the sanctioned project and BITS offer letter. Do not assume DA or permanent scale benefits of regular faculty.
Selection Process
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Application screening | Eligibility, CV, publications, statement of purpose / research fit |
| 2. Interview | Online or offline for shortlisted candidates |
| 3. Offer | Contract terms, joining date, reporting campus formalities |
There is no large competitive written exam described for this research call (unlike TSPSC/TSLPRB). Merit is research-fit and interview performance.
How to Apply Online (Step by Step)
- Open the official site bits-pilani.ac.in.
- Go to Careers / Opportunities / Project staff (or the exact link in the notification PDF).
- Download and read the full JRF / Postdoctoral advertisement.
- Click Apply Online (or email/apply portal as the PDF instructs).
- Fill personal, educational, and research details accurately.
- Upload CV, degree certificates, marksheets, PhD proof (for Postdoc), publications list, photo, and ID as required.
- Pay fee only if the official form shows a fee (public summary: no fee mentioned).
- Submit on or before 15 August 2026.
- Save application ID / email confirmation and a PDF copy of the form.
Incomplete applications or wrong document formats are common reasons for screening rejection.
Documents Checklist
| Document | JRF | Postdoc |
|---|---|---|
| Updated CV / resume | Yes | Yes |
| B.E./B.Tech / M.E./M.Tech / M.Sc. certificates | Yes | As applicable |
| Marksheets (all semesters) | Yes | Yes |
| PhD certificate / provisional / submission proof | — | Yes |
| Publication list / Google Scholar ID | Preferred | Strongly preferred |
| Experience certificates | If any | If any |
| Photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport) | Yes | Yes |
| Passport-size photograph | Yes | Yes |
| Statement of purpose / research interest | If asked | Usually expected |
Job Type & Location (Telangana angle)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| City | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Campus | BITS Pilani Hyderabad research engagement |
| Job type | Contractual project / research fellowship |
| Not | Permanent central government cadre / TSPSC Group post |
Hyderabad-based CS, AI, GIS, and social-science PhD candidates searching for BITS Hyderabad JRF 2026 or BITS Pilani postdoc Hyderabad should track this call until 15 August 2026.
Important Instructions
- Apply only via official BITS channels.
- Read project title, PI, and duration in the PDF before applying.
- Do not claim “government permanent job” benefits unless the offer letter says so.
- Keep email/mobile active for interview invites.
- False information can cancel candidature at any stage.
Practical Tips to Strengthen Your Application
For JRF (tech track)
- Highlight projects in ML, GIS, remote sensing, data pipelines, or signal processing.
- Share GitHub / code samples if allowed.
- Align CV keywords with the project abstract in the advertisement.
For Postdoc (social / environment track)
- Stress publications, fieldwork, policy or spatial analysis experience.
- Explain fit with development / environment / human geography themes.
- Clarify PhD completion status with documentary proof.
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FAQs (short)
Last date? 15 August 2026.
Location? Hyderabad, Telangana.
JRF salary? About ₹37,000 + HRA.
Postdoc salary? About ₹1 lakh / month (confirm offer).
Fee? Not mentioned in public summary.
Selection? Screening + interview.
Permanent job? No — contractual research.
Disclaimer: Vacancy count, fellowship amounts, and eligibility are rewritten from public summaries of BITS Pilani JRF / Postdoctoral Research Fellow Recruitment 2026. Confirm project title, exact posts, duration, and apply link in the official PDF on bits-pilani.ac.in. Easy Applications is not affiliated with BITS Pilani.