IIT Roorkee Project Recruitment 2025 – Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Applications are invited from Indian nationals only for project-based research positions at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.
Organization Details
- Organization Name: Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
- Department: Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Post Details
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 02 (Two) |
| Employment Type | Contract / Project-Based Research Position |
Job Location
- City: Roorkee
- State: Uttarakhand
- Country: India
- Postal Code: 247667
- Address: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Campus
Project Information
- Project Title: Towards Trusted-Node-Free Hybrid Quantum Secure Communication Networks
- Project Sponsor: National Quantum Mission (NQM), Department of Science & Technology (DST)
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Anshul Jaiswal
Job Description
- Development of an optical wireless communication system integrated with Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).
- Preparation of project-related technical and research documentation.
Salary / Emoluments
| First 2 Years | ₹37,000/- per month + HRA |
|---|---|
| After 2 Years | ₹42,000/- per month + HRA |
Duration of Appointment
- Initially for a period of 2 years.
- Extendable up to the project duration.
- Project duration is valid until March 2031.
Eligibility Criteria
- M.E./M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Physics
OR
B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 out of 10. - Candidate must have qualified a national-level examination such as GATE / NET / equivalent
OR
Must hold a degree from a Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI).
The candidate should have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of Digital Communication, Information Theory, and Probability Theory.
Age Limit
Age limit is not mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation / Preference
Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates if qualifications and experience are found to be equal.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on academic qualifications and relevant experience.
- Further selection steps such as interviews may be conducted, though not explicitly mentioned.
Application Process
- Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Attach scanned copies of all relevant degree certificates and supporting documents.
- Send the complete application via email to the Principal Investigator.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 15/12/2025 |
|---|---|
| First Application Deadline | 15/01/2026 |
| Last Time to Apply | 11:59 PM |
| Advertisement Type | Rolling advertisement until the positions are filled |
Contact Information
- Email: anshul.jaiswal@ece.iitr.ac.in
- Office: Research & Industrial Consultancy, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee – 247667, India
Additional Important Notes
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for this position.
- The selected candidate may get an opportunity for PhD admission at IIT Roorkee.
- The advertisement will remain active until all advertised positions are filled.
Official Links
- Official Website: https://www.iitr.ac.in
- Official Notification PDF: https://iitr.ac.in/Careers/static/Project_Jobs/ECE/2025/adv22122025.pdf
