Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – 11 positions

Fields: Remote Sensing, GIS, Hydrology, Geology, Atmospheric Science, Forestry, Agriculture/Environmental Sciences, Physics, Mathematics

Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Nature of Work

Selected JRFs will work on project-based research involving:

• Satellite data processing and Remote Sensing analysis 
• GIS-based spatial modelling 
• Hydrology and water-resources modelling 
• Geological/Geophysical analysis and geomatic studies 
• Atmospheric modelling and meteorological remote sensing 
• Forest, agriculture, ecology, and climate-related applications 
• Environmental modelling and change detection

Essential Qualifications

Qualifications differ slightly by post, but generally include:

M.Tech / M.E. in:

• Water Resources Engineering 
• Hydrology 
• Civil Engineering 
• Agricultural Engineering 
• Geoinformatics / Geomatics 
• Remote Sensing & GIS 
• Geology / Geophysics 
• Earth Sciences 
• Atmospheric Science / Meteorology / Climatology 

OR M.Sc in:

• Geology 
• Geophysics 
• Physics / Applied Physics 
• Mathematics 
• Environmental Science 
• Forestry 
• Ecology / Biodiversity & Conservation 
• (For several posts: a Post-Graduate Diploma in RS & GIS is required) 

Note: Some posts require Physics or Mathematics at B.Sc level.

Age Limit

• Maximum 28 years as on 14-12-2025 
• Relaxation: 
  • +5 years for SC/ST 
  • +3 years for OBC-NCL 
  • Additional relaxations as per Government rules 

Fellowship / Salary

• JRF: ₹37,000 per month 
• SRF (upgraded after assessment): ₹42,000 per month 
• HRA as per rules (if hostel accommodation not provided) 
• Medical facilities as per IIRS/ISRO rules

Selection Process

• Online application only 
• Shortlisting based on eligibility and academic records 
• Shortlisted candidates will receive interview details through email 
• Interview dates are announced only to shortlisted applicants

Important Dates

• Online application starts: 21 November 2025 
• Last date to apply: 14 December 2025 (17:30 hrs)

Application Link:

https://www.iirs.gov.in/iirs/sites/default/files/pdf/2025/Bilingual_JRF-39-%20Version_5.pdf

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