TIFR JRF Recruitment 2026: Applications Open Until August 15

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, has announced a significant opportunity for postgraduate students in science disciplines to build a career in research. The institute has issued a notification to recruit a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for a research project within the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics.

The selected candidate will receive a monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) and gain the opportunity to work at one of India's premier research institutions. Applications must be submitted via email, and the deadline is August 15, 2026.

So, it is essential to be well-informed about the eligibility criteria, fellowship details, age limit, selection process, and application procedure before applying. This report outlines all the key information from the notification in simple terms.

TIFR JRF Recruitment 2026: Overview

How to Apply for TIFR JRF Recruitment 2026?

• Prepare your latest CV
• Gather all necessary documents and create a ZIP file.
• Include the following documents in the ZIP file:

CV
M.Sc. Thesis Report (if applicable)
Degree certificates and mark sheets for all degrees starting from B.Sc.
NET/GATE or other National Eligibility Test certificates
Names and contact details of at least two referees
A cover letter

• Send the application to the designated email address.
• Use the following subject line for the email:

"Application for Junior Research Fellowship position under ANRF (Name of Candidate)"

The application and ZIP file must be sent to the following email address: suvodip@tifr.res.in

The application must be submitted by 15 August 2026.