NIT Jamshedpur Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Under NIT Jamshedpur Recruitment 2026, the National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur has one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post in its Department of Electrical Engineering, for a research project sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The appointment is for 01 year at first and can be extended up to 27 Months. The fellowship is Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA in the 1st and 2nd year. Applicants need a B.Tech./M. Tech. in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent degree with GATE qualification. Eligible Indian nationals apply through the Google Form by 10 November 2026, 11:59 PM (IST).

NIT Jamshedpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About NIT Jamshedpur

The National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur describes itself on its letterhead as "An Institution of National Importance under MHRD, Government of India". It is located at P.O.- NIT Jamshedpur, Adityapur, Distt- Saraikela Kharsawan- 831014, Jharkhand. The JRF post is in the institute's Department of Electrical Engineering, under project file no. ANRF/ARG/2025/010608/ENS.

Who Can Apply

Only eligible Indian nationals may apply for this post.

Under "Desirable", the notice says that preference will be given to candidates who:

• specialise in Power Electronics and Drives, Electrical Machines and Drives, or equivalent disciplines; and
• have knowledge of SiC and GaN wide-bandgap semiconductors, gate driver design and analysis, and electric vehicles.

The application form asks for GATE passing details (score, percentile, marks and passing year), the M. Tech./M. E. equivalent dissertation title, any employment history and any publications. The notice says proof of work experience is needed only "if any". See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility for this post.

Pay and Tenure

HRA is paid on top of the monthly fellowship in every year. The notice does not mention the HRA rate. The notice lists the post under "Temporary Positions". The JRF is appointed for 01 year at first. The post can be extended up to 27 Months or until the project is completed, whichever is earlier, based only on performance. In the application form, a selected candidate declares that they will follow the rules and regulations of the institute and ANRF and the directions given to them from time to time.

NIT Jamshedpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Job Description

The notice lists the nature of the job as:

• Analysis, simulation and experimental work on driving circuit for wideband gap semiconductor devices and inverter design.

How to Apply for NIT Jamshedpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

1. Fill in the application form for the post of JRF in the ANRF Sponsored Project (pages 2 and 3 of the notification). Attach a self-attested photo.
2. Complete every part of the form: personal and contact details, category and PwD disability percentage, academic record starting with 10th, GATE passing details, M. Tech./M. E. equivalent dissertation title, employment details, and publication/conference/workshop details.
3. Write about your motivation and suitability for the post in 150 to 200 words. Give the names and addresses of two references and any other relevant information.
4. Sign the declaration and add the place and date.
5. Put the filled form and the self-attested supporting documents into a single PDF file. Rename it "ANRF Funded Project _Applicant Name".
6. Submit the PDF through the Google Form at https://forms.gle/rmEcGDUJV1i9CZSq7 on or before 10 November 2026, 11:59 PM (IST).

Documents named in the notice

• Duly filled application form with a self-attested photo
• GATE score card
• All the marksheets and degree certificates
• Proof of work experience, if any

Candidates who applied for the JRF post advertised under Notice No. NIT JSR/DEE/202/2026 dated 28/07/2026 need not apply again. They may update their credentials, if any, through the prescribed procedure. For questions, the Project PI is Dr. Kundan Kumar, Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur (Email: [email protected], WhatsApp: +91-9006058445).

Selection and Interview

• Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call.
• Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and the needs of the project.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called to the interview, and they will be told only by email. No other communication will be entertained.
• The list of shortlisted candidates and the interview date will be notified later. The interview will be online/in-person.
• The interview panel's decision is binding, and no further communication will be entertained about it.

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview and/or joining the post.
• The application form's declaration says a candidature will be cancelled if any information in the form is found to be false or incorrect.

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