Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee – Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Applications are invited from Indian nationals only for a project-based position under a sponsored research project at IIT Roorkee.
Organization Details
- Organization Name: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- Department: Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Address: Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- City: Roorkee
- State: Uttarakhand
- Country: India
- Postal Code: 247667
Project Information
- Project Title: SkyI-ARC: Development of Long Range Joint Ranging and Communication for UAVs
- Project Sponsor: ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Bodhibrata Mukhopadhyay
Post Details
| Post Name | Number of Posts | Employment Type | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 | Contract / Project Based | ₹37,000 + 10% HRA (per month) |
Duration of Engagement
The position is initially offered for a period of one year. Based on the candidate’s performance, the engagement may be extended for up to one additional year.
Educational Qualification and Eligibility Criteria
- M.E. / M.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) / Computer Science Engineering (CSE) / Electrical Engineering (EE) or equivalent with CGPA not less than 6.0
- OR B.E. / B.Tech in ECE / CSE / IT or equivalent with CGPA not less than 7.5 (out of 10)
- OR M.Sc. in Electronics / Physics or equivalent with CGPA not less than 7.5 (out of 10)
- Candidate must have qualified a national-level examination such as GATE / NET / equivalent OR must possess a degree from a Centrally Funded Technical Institution (CFTI)
Applicants failing to satisfy both educational qualification and national-level test conditions will not be considered.
Required Skills
- PCB design and fabrication
- Embedded programming using ESP32, nRF, STM32
- Knowledge of serial communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
- Communication software stack development
- Coding experience in ESP-IDF, Python, MATLAB
- Strong understanding of embedded system design (hardware and software)
- Prior experience in designing and fabricating embedded or IoT systems is desirable
Age Limit
Age limit is not specified in the official notification.
Reservation Policy
Preference will be given to SC / ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience, as per institute norms.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on eligibility and qualifications
- Online interview
- Final selection based on interview performance
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 01 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 19 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Interview Date | 21 February 2026 |
| Interview Time | 10:00 AM |
| Interview Mode | Online |
Application Process
- Eligible candidates must apply by filling the online application form using the QR code provided in the official notification.
- Applications submitted through email will not be entertained.
- Only candidates fulfilling all eligibility conditions will be considered for further selection.
Application Form Link: https://forms.gle/7tFaA5gnSEXJ9cJZ9
Additional Important Information
- The selected candidate may get an opportunity for PhD admission.
- This advertisement is issued under Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy (SRIC), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.
- The recruitment is strictly for Indian nationals only.
Official Links
- Official Website: https://iitr.ac.in
- Official Notification Link: https://iitr.ac.in/Careers/static/Project_Jobs/ECE/2026/av040220263.pdf
Contact Information
Principal Investigator: Dr. Bodhibrata Mukhopadhyay
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Helpline numbers or direct contact details are not specified in the official notification.
