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BITS Pilani Recruitment 2026 – Apply for PhD Research Fellow (JRF) Post

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Aug. 19, 2026
PhD Research Fellow / Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
From ₹37K / mo
Age Limit
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 16, 2026

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Starts

Aug 16, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 20, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window16 Aug – 20 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Academic Qualifications: M.E. / M.Tech. in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Microelectronics, Nanoelectronics, or VLSI Design, OR an M.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, or Physics with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized university/institute.
National Test Preference: Candidates with a valid GATE / NET qualification will be preferred.
Project Scope & Dual-Campus Ph.D. Tenure: Collaborative research project between BITS Pilani and IIT Roorkee titled 'Physics-Informed Neuromorphic Systems for Cross-Layer Optimized Smart Sensing and Predictive Intelligence' (PIs: Prof. Arnab Hazra, BITS Pilani & Prof. Sourav Kumar Sasmal, IIT Roorkee). Selected fellow will be enrolled in the full-time Ph.D. program in the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering at BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus) and will spend between 6 to 24 months conducting research at IIT Roorkee.
Fellowship & Grants: ₹37,000/- + HRA per month along with an annual contingency grant of ₹20,000/-.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per BITS Pilani Ph.D. regulations and DST/sponsored collaborative research norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

CV / Biodata Screening based on Academic Merit & Specialization

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before Collaborative Selection Board

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic merit, research background, and project alignment. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for an interview. Applications must be submitted by emailing a complete biodata/CV directly to Prof. Arnab Hazra at [email protected] on or before September 20, 2026. Candidates must make their own arrangements for travel and stay at Pilani; no TA/DA is paid.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Post-Graduate Academic Record (M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc., Min 60%) & GATE/NET Score
Neuromorphic Engineering, Spiking Neural Networks & Physics-Informed Systems
Materials Synthesis, Device Fabrication, Characterization & Hardware Testing
Interview Performance, Research Aptitude & Dual-Campus Ph.D. Commitment

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

This Ph.D. fellowship is an inter-institutional initiative between the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering at BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus) and the Department of Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing at IIT Roorkee. The research focuses on cutting-edge cross-layer neuromorphic hardware and physics-informed AI systems for smart sensing. The fellow engages in end-to-end device development—from synthesizing nanomaterials and cleanroom microfabrication to developing machine learning algorithms for predictive intelligence. The candidate benefits from dual-campus mentorship, spending between 6 and 24 months utilizing advanced nanofabrication and high-performance computing clusters at IIT Roorkee while enrolled at BITS Pilani.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Tenure of 5 years linked with the full-time Ph.D. program at BITS Pilani, with mandatory research stay periods (6 to 24 months) at IIT Roorkee. Base campus is BITS Pilani, Pilani, Rajasthan.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The position culminates in the award of a Ph.D. degree from BITS Pilani with joint publication and collaborative exposure from IIT Roorkee, providing elite career placement opportunities in top semiconductor R&D firms, AI hardware startups, and academic faculty positions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory Dual-Campus Stay: Selected candidates must be willing to spend between 6 months to 24 months stationed at IIT Roorkee during the 5-year Ph.D. tenure.
  • Email Application Only: Applications must be submitted by emailing a complete biodata to [email protected] on or before September 20, 2026.
  • Ph.D. Admission Guidelines: The fellow will be required to formally enroll in the Ph.D. programme of the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, BITS Pilani.
  • Shortlisting Discretion: Mere fulfillment of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview call; shortlisting will be strictly merit and domain-need based.
  • No TA/DA for Interview: Candidates called for physical interview must make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated research fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus HRA and an annual contingency grant of Rs. 20,000/-.

Monthly fellowship of ₹37,000/- plus HRA per month, along with an annual contingency grant of ₹20,000/- and full-time Ph.D. enrollment under BITS-IIT Roorkee collaborative norms.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

Interested and motivated candidates should apply by sending their biodata via email to [email protected].

Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview based on merit and project requirements. Mere possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview invitation. Candidates are responsible for their own arrangements for stay at Pilani, if required. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Interested candidates must email their biodata to [email protected] on or before September 20, 2026.

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