Indian Maritime University JRF Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1 Post

The Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai has invited applications from eligible Indian nationals for one post of Junior Research Fellow under Advertisement No. IMU/TRK/RP/03/ dated 06 November 2026. The post is in a sponsored research project titled 'Design and Safety Evaluation of Carbon Fiber Composite Hull for Deep Sea Submersibles and Ocean Structures', funded by the Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Tota Rakesh Kumar, Assistant Professor at IMU.

Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Ocean Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, Applied Mechanics, Computational Engineering or an allied field with a strong academic record. A strong grounding in Finite Element Methods and hands-on ABAQUS experience — sub-routines, CFRP composite laminate modelling, fracture models and nonlinear buckling/collapse simulations — is desired. The upper age limit is 35 years, with relaxation for reserved categories as per Government of India norms. The fellowship is Rs. 37,000 plus HRA per month in the first two years and Rs. 42,000 plus HRA in the third year.

The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the three-year project; the JRF is initially posted for six months, extendable on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Applications are to be submitted through the Google Form linked in the official advertisement by 06 December 2026 (the date is extendable if desired applications are not received). Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, and no TA/DA is payable.

योग्यता

• Only eligible Indian nationals may apply
• 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
• Age not more than 35 years (relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PWD/Women as per GOI norms)
• Project: 'Design and Safety Evaluation of Carbon Fiber Composite Hull for Deep Sea Submersibles and Ocean Structures', funded by the Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW); Principal Investigator: Dr. Tota Rakesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, IMU
• The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the 3-year project tenure; initially posted for 6 months and extendable on satisfactory performance and availability of funds
• The selected candidate will get an opportunity to register for the Ph.D. programme at IMU as per university norms when the Ph.D. admission notification is officially released

चयन प्रक्रिया

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview as per IMU norms; selected candidates will be intimated by e-mail for an offline/online interview. No TA/DA is payable for the offline interview, and the decision of the selection committee is final.

वेतन

Rs. 37,000/- + HRA per month (Years 1–2); Rs. 42,000/- + HRA per month (Year 3). Hostel accommodation may be provided on a chargeable basis, in which case HRA will not be admissible.

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