VJTI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4 Junior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow Posts

The Centre of Excellence in Complex and Non-linear Dynamical Systems (CoE-CNDS) at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Matunga, Mumbai, has invited applications for 2 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and 2 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) posts on a project for securing Industrial Control Systems in the energy sector. The fellowship is Rs. 46,990 (JRF) and Rs. 53,340 (SRF) consolidated per month, for a tenure of 1 year. The application form is online, and the last date is 16 November 2026.

VJTI Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

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

About the Centre

VJTI describes itself in the notice as one of the oldest engineering institutes in India, established in 1887, an autonomous institute of the Government of Maharashtra and affiliated to Mumbai University. The advertised posts sit under its Centre of Excellence in Complex and Non-linear Dynamical Systems, where the work is on securing Industrial Control Systems used in the energy sector against cyber-attacks. The notice names a multi-disciplinary problem covering ICS and SCADA, power systems, drone systems and control technologies, and digital twin for real-time monitoring and predictive analytics in the electricity grid.

Vacancy Details

The notice advertises 4 posts in total. The number of vacancies may vary at the time of actual selection. A category-wise break-up is not given.

Who Can Apply

The notice says the essential qualifications are as per lead institute norms. Candidates should have exposure to one or more areas of ICS and SCADA and a Power System background.

Desirable Qualification (both posts)

The candidate should have knowledge of Hardware/Embedded security and some working knowledge in PSSE or PSCAD along with MTech in Power.

Experience

• The period of experience in a discipline or area of work, wherever prescribed, is counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualification for that position.
• A candidate who claims a qualification as equivalent must produce the order or letter, with the authority's number and date, under which it is treated as equivalent. Otherwise the application is liable to be rejected.

The age limit is not specified in the notice. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Pay and Tenure

The JRF post carries a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 46990/- per month and the SRF post Rs.53,340/- per month. The notice mentions no other allowance.

• The positions are for 1 year, subject to satisfactory quarterly performance review and availability of funds.
• The performance of selected candidates will be reviewed at regular intervals (3/6 months etc.). Further extension, if applicable, will be provided from time to time based on performance as per the project mandate.
• The positions are purely temporary contractual engagements, co-terminus with the project.
• Lead institute norms apply for sponsored projects.

VJTI CoE-CNDS Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The notice gives one description of the assignment, which applies to both the JRF and SRF posts.

• The project offers exposure to state of the art technologies, hardware and software tools, and hands-on experience.
• The candidate works in an interdisciplinary team, with the ability of critical thinking, logical reasoning and an innovative mind-set.
• The job profile also involves site visits and interaction with the funding agency and research partners.
• The candidate prepares progress reports, white papers and research publications, and contributes to achieving the deliverables of the project.

How to Apply for VJTI CoE-CNDS Recruitment 2026

1. Read the essential qualifications in the post table and choose the relevant position.
2. Open the online application form (Google Form) linked in the notice.
3. Combine the certificates of educational qualifications, experience, DOB, category and similar documents into a single PDF file.
4. Upload that PDF on the online application form on or before 16 November 2026.

For a technical difficulty with the online application, the notice asks candidates to write to Dr. Faruk Kazi at [email protected] with a screenshot of the error.

Documents named in the notice

• Certificates of educational qualifications, experience, DOB and category, in a single PDF file.
• For a claimed equivalent qualification, the order or letter showing the authority with its number and date.
• At the interview, the original copies of all certificates and mark sheets.

Selection and Interview

If a large number of candidates apply, the Selection/Screening Committee has the discretion to shortlist candidates for interview based on a written exam, percentage of marks, desirable qualification or experience, higher qualification or any other criteria it considers fit. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email of the exact date and time of the physical or virtual interview. The interview date is not yet given in the notice.

Important Instructions

• No TA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.
• Selected candidates are expected to join within fifteen days from receiving the offer of appointment, after pre-appointment formalities such as document verification.
• VJTI reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the award if any discrepancy is found in a selected candidate's candidature at any stage.
• VJTI reserves the right not to fill a particular position if it so desires.
• The engagement is purely temporary. The incumbent has no claim to further extension, absorption or regularization in VJTI after the fellowship expires or is terminated, and it is not a VJTI appointment.
• Either side can end the engagement by giving one month's notice or stipend/salary in lieu, without assigning any reasons.
• There are no on-campus accommodation facilities.

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