Junior Research Fellow Vacancy at IIT Tirupati – NHAI Sponsored Project (Advt. No.: IITT/CSRC/25-26/36)

IIT Tirupati, in collaboration with CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSRC), IIT Palakkad, and NIT Rourkela, invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a prestigious National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), New Delhi sponsored project. This is a temporary research position with an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure research related to asphalt-rubber pavement systems.

Project Overview

• Project Title: Field Test Sections of Asphalt-Rubber Pavement Systems: Design, Construction, and Performance Monitoring
• Sponsoring Agency: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), New Delhi
• Principal Investigator (IIT Tirupati): Prof. Dr. B. Krishna Prapoorna
• Department: Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Number of Positions: 1
• Tenure: 1 year (extendable based on performance)
• Consolidated Salary: ?37,000 per month

The project focuses on innovative pavement materials, roadway construction, performance monitoring, and advanced materials characterization techniques, providing the selected candidate an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge civil engineering research.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet any one of the following criteria:

1. B.Tech in Civil Engineering with First Class and a valid GATE qualification, or
2. M.E./M.Tech in Civil Engineering with First Class at both graduate and postgraduate levels from a recognized university or equivalent.

Desired Experience

The ideal candidate should have:

• Knowledge in interdisciplinary civil & infrastructure engineering, including:
  • Innovative pavement materials (asphalt-rubber, polymers, fibers)
  • Advanced materials characterization (asphalt binder rheology, FTIR, XRD, SEM, DSC)
  • Roadway construction and quality control
  • Vehicle-pavement interaction and pavement condition assessment
  • Numerical modeling and analysis
• Ability to mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking, innovative outlook, and scientific research planning
• Willingness to travel for site visits and construction monitoring

Age Limit

• 30 years (relaxable for exceptional candidates)

Application Process

Eligible candidates should submit their detailed CV (maximum 2 pages) along with scanned copies of experience certificates and marksheets from Class X onwards.

• Application Link: Apply Here
• Last Date: 1 February 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email only, and selection will be based on qualifications, experience, and an in-person interview at IIT Tirupati. No TA/DA will be provided. For queries, email: csrc_recruitment@iittp.ac.in.

Note: IIT Tirupati reserves the right to discontinue the position with one month’s notice if performance is unsatisfactory.

Why Join This Project?

• Opportunity to work in a nationally sponsored research project in collaboration with premier institutes like IIT Tirupati, IIT Palakkad, NIT Rourkela, and CSIR-CRRI.
• Hands-on experience in innovative pavement systems and infrastructure research.
• Exposure to field testing, advanced laboratory techniques, and roadway performance evaluation.
• Professional growth under mentorship of renowned experts in Civil & Environmental Engineering.