IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Advertisement number IITI/AgriHub/P-III/2026/PRJ-R/01/26-1 has been released by the Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore), notifying 1 project-based vacancy for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post. Candidates holding a Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or Electronics and Communication Engineering can apply online by submitting a detailed CV through the provided Google Form on or before 20 October 2026. The offered pay is Rs. 37,000 + HRA, and the selection process involves shortlisting based on the CV followed by an interview scheduled for 24 October 2026.

IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Overview

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IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Vacancy Details

There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the project titled “An Integrated Sensor-Based Data Logger for Microclimate Monitoring and Predictive Quality Modeling in Post-Harvest Storage” under the Mechanical Engineering department.

IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Eligibility Criteria

IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Qualification

Desirable Qualification: First Class M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics/Instrumentation/Electronics. Candidate with GATE in a relevant area. Experience: Worked in CFTI/research labs/industry with similar nature of work; PCB design and wireless communication (BLE/LoRa/mesh); low-power embedded systems; data analysis/ML (Python); demonstrated device-prototyping experience (portfolio/publications/patents).

IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Age Limit

The upper age limit is 32 years for General candidates, with age relaxation of up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and PwD candidates as per rules.

IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Salary

Selected candidates may be considered for admission to the PhD Programme as a regular full-time scholar at IIT Indore as per Institute norms.

IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Selection Process

The selection process comprises shortlisting of candidates based on their CV and qualifications, followed by an interview of shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply for IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

1. Review the official notification and ensure eligibility criteria are met.
2. Prepare a detailed CV including complete academic grades/percentage starting from X standard onwards, year of graduation, university or college, GATE score with year, discipline, marks, All India Rank, number of candidates who appeared, contact details, and a valid email id.
3. Include details of work experience in the project-relevant field within the CV.
4. Submit the detailed CV through the official Google Form link.
5. Ensure the application is completed and submitted on or before 20 October 2026.

IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email for the interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• The duration of the appointment is initially for 1 year, which may be extended as per institute and funding agency guidelines.

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