IIT Bhilai JRF Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at IIT Bhilai has advertised one JRF position in the SERB-CRG (now ANRF) funded project “A Systematic Design of Robust Memory Cell Using Ferroelectric FET (FeFET) for AI Hardware Accelerator”. The pay is Rs. 37,000 plus 18% HRA per month for a tenure of 1 year or up to the availability of funds. A B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in ECE/allied branches with GATE/NET qualification is needed. The application form with resume must reach the Principal Investigator at [email protected] by 20 November 2026, 11:59 PM.

IIT Bhilai JRF at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee or an advertisement number.

About IIT Bhilai

IIT Bhilai is an institute at Bhilai, Chhattisgarh – 491002. This post sits in a research project led by Principal Investigator Dr. Nitanshu Chauhan, Assistant Professor, Electronics and Communication Engineering. The notice directs readers to the PI’s homepage for other details and the project team.

Who Can Apply

Applications are invited from Indian nationals. The notice prints one post, JRF, with 1 position. Either of the two qualification routes below is accepted.

Desirable skills and experience, as printed:

• Knowledge of basic semiconductor, solid-state devices, MOS Device Physics and Modelling, CMOS-based circuit design, and Memory Design
• EDA/TCAD tools, Cadence tools, TCAD device/process simulation, mixed-mode simulation
• Hardware Descriptive Language: Verilog or Verilog-A
• Minimum two (02) years relevant VLSI Industry/research experience

Age Limit

The age should not exceed 30 years on the last date of submission of the online application. Age relaxation may be given to outstanding candidates or candidates with relevant experience.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility details.

Pay and Tenure

The JRF is paid Rs. 37,000/- (Rupees thirty-seven thousand only) plus 18% HRA per month for scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET JRF or GATE). The notice also refers to selection through national-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments, their agencies and institutions.

The duration is 1 year, or up to the availability of the funds, and may be extended for another year based on performance and fund availability. The fellowship may be terminated with a 30-day notice before completion of the tenure if performance till date is not deemed satisfactory.

How to Apply for IIT Bhilai JRF

1. Fill in the application form attached with the advertisement.
2. Attach your resume to the completed form.
3. Mail or email the form and resume to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Nitanshu Chauhan, at [email protected].
4. Make sure the application reaches the PI by 20/11/2026, 11:59 PM.

The PI is not responsible for postal or courier delay, or any other reason for non-receipt at the specified time. Such an application will be disqualified or rejected.

Selection and Interview

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. If many candidates are shortlisted, the selection committee may restrict the number called to a reasonable limit after considering qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. The decision of the selection committee is final. The interview date and mode are not specified in the notice.

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be provided to the candidate for the interview.
• The appointment will be governed by the terms and conditions of the Institute/funding agency particularly applicable to the project, as and when required.
• The selected candidate will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
• The positions are available immediately.

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