National Institute of Technology Patna (NIT Patna) has invited applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under an Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)/SERB sponsored research project (File No: ANRF/ECRG/2024/003781/ENS) titled "Developing Secure Maritime Tactical Communication System via Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-aided Hybrid Satellite-Terrestrial Network". The fellowship is Rs. 37,000/- per month plus 18% HRA for the first two years. Applications on plain paper, along with the completed Annexure I, must reach NIT Patna on or before 15 October 2026.
Fast facts
| Organisation | National Institute of Technology Patna (NIT Patna) |
|---|---|
| Post | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Positions | One |
| Project | PMECRG program, ANRF/SERB sponsored, File No. ANRF/ECRG/2024/003781/ENS |
| Duration | 2 years, initially for 1 year with possible extension depending on performance |
| Fellowship | Rs. 37,000/- per month + 18% HRA for the first two years |
| Age limit | 35 years or below, as on the last date for receipt of application |
| Last date | 15 October 2026 |
Eligibility
Master's degree (M.Tech/MSc/MS) in Electronics and Communication Engineering or VLSI discipline with at least 55% marks. Candidates with a B.Tech. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering are also eligible to apply.
Desired skills: proficiency in VLSI design for wireless communication (FPGA-based modelling). Candidates with experience in AMD Vivado design suite and Vitis tools would be preferred.
Age limit
35 Years or below, as on the last date for receipt of application. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Female candidates will be given as per Govt. of India norms.
Fellowship
JRF at Rs. 37,000/- per month plus 18% HRA as per condition applied, for the first two years. The position is initially for 1 year with possible extension depending on performance, and is purely temporary with periodic performance review.
How to apply
- Send an application (Annexure I) on plain paper along with complete curriculum vitae and self-attested photocopies of all testimonials/documents.
- Applications should reach on or before 15 October, 2026.
- Send preferably by e-mail to akash.ec@nitp.ac.in, and a hard copy through speed post addressed to Dr. Akash Agarwal (Project Investigator), Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, NIT Patna, Bihta Campus, Patna-801103, Bihar.
- Write in the subject line: "Application for the post of JRF under project: ANRF/ECRG/2024/003781/ENS".
- All original documents should be produced in original at the time of interview.
- Candidates must provide valid e-mail IDs/phone numbers in their applications. The date of interview will be informed later to short-listed candidates through email/phone.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for receipt of application | 15 October 2026 |
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FAQs
How many Junior Research Fellow posts are open at NIT Patna?
There is one position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under this project.
What is the last date to apply for the NIT Patna JRF post?
Applications must reach on or before 15 October, 2026, either by e-mail or by speed post.
What is the fellowship amount for this JRF position?
The fellowship is Rs. 37,000/- per month plus 18% HRA as per condition applied, for the first two years.
What is the age limit for the NIT Patna JRF post?
35 Years or below, as on the last date for receipt of application, with age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Female candidates as per Govt. of India norms.
What qualification is required for this JRF post?
A Master's degree (M.Tech/MSc/MS) in Electronics and Communication Engineering or VLSI discipline with at least 55% marks, or a B.Tech. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
How should the application be sent?
Preferably by e-mail to akash.ec@nitp.ac.in, and a hard copy by speed post to Dr. Akash Agarwal, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, NIT Patna, Bihta Campus, Patna-801103, Bihar.