• Junior Research Fellow (JRF) [01 Post]: B.E. / B.Tech degree or 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, ECE, IT, or equivalent. Preference for hands-on experience in robotics, underwater systems, mechatronics, sensors, control, or system integration.
• Research Intern (RI) [02 Posts]: Currently pursuing B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, ECE, IT, or equivalent engineering discipline with technical interest in robotics.
• Tenure: Up to 6 months (co-terminus with project).
Contractual / RegularSep. 1, 2026
DU CIC Recruitment 2026 – Apply for JRF & Research Intern (Underwater ROV Project) Posts
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Sep. 1, 2026Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Research Intern (RI)
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Vacancies
03 Posts (JRF: 1, Research Intern: 2)
Pay Scale
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 20, 2026
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Starts
Aug 20, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 10, 2026
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Exam Date
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Application Window20 Aug – 10 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit for JRF is typically 28 to 30 years as per standard central research fellowship norms with GoI relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates. Research interns must be currently enrolled undergraduate students.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Email Submission of Detailed CV & Supporting Documents to [email protected] by 10.09.2026
OnlineQualifying Only
Screening of Applications based on Academic Record & Robotics / Mechatronics Project Experience
OnlineQualifying Only
Technical Interview before Project Selection Committee (Online / Offline)
OnlineMerit Scored
Project Engagement Offer (Up to 6 Months)
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Candidates must submit their detailed CV and relevant academic/project documents by email to [email protected] with the subject 'Application for JRF /RI- Underwater RoV Project' by 10 September 2026. Applications are screened on relevance to robotics, mechatronics, and underwater systems. Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview before the project selection committee. Final selection is based on candidate performance and project alignment.
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Work Culture & Environment
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Project fellows and interns at the Cluster Innovation Centre (CIC), University of Delhi work in an advanced interdisciplinary engineering prototyping environment situated in the Rugby Sevens Building, North Campus. Under the IITG-TIH sponsored initiative, the team develops an autonomous and remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) specifically engineered for structural health inspection of submerged dam foundations, spillways, and bridge piers. Technical duties involve CAD mechanical design of watertight hulls, thruster hydrodynamic testing, electronic speed controller (ESC) interfacing, acoustic sensor integration, umbilical tether communications, ROS (Robot Operating System) navigation algorithms, and field deployment at regional reservoir and river sites.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Stationed at Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, North Campus, Delhi – 110007 (with domestic travel for field trials at dam sites). The appointment is temporary for up to 6 months, co-terminus with the sponsored project phase. It does not carry any claim for permanent absorption or regular appointment in the University of Delhi.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Engaged under UGC/DST fellowship guidelines for JRF (₹37,000/- p.m. + HRA) and an undergraduate research stipend of ₹6,000/- p.m. for Research Interns. While the engagement is project-bound, working on cutting-edge marine robotics within Delhi University in collaboration with IIT Guwahati TIH provides exceptional hands-on R&D credentials, authorship opportunities in IEEE conferences, and high-value industry/academic pathways in robotics and autonomous systems.
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- Email Submission Mandate: Applications must be submitted via email directly to [email protected] on or before 10 September 2026 (21 days from notification date); sending resumes without detailed academic transcripts, project reports, and credentials will not be considered.
- Specific Subject Line Requirement: Candidates must write the exact subject line 'Application for JRF /RI- Underwater RoV Project' in their email to ensure proper screening.
- Internship Pursuing Student Eligibility: The Research Intern (RI) position is specifically designed for currently enrolled undergraduate B.E./B.Tech engineering students who can commit to hands-on prototyping for up to 6 months.
- Field and Laboratory Travel: Selected candidates will be required to undertake both laboratory assembly in Delhi and on-site field testing at dam and bridge sites as per project requirements.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Underwater ROV Project1
- Research Intern (RI) - Underwater ROV Project2
Total Vacancies03 Posts (JRF: 1, Research Intern: 2)
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Monthly consolidated stipend/fellowship:
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000/- per month (+ HRA as per UGC/DST norms).
• Research Intern (RI): ₹6,000/- per month fixed stipend.
Monthly consolidated remuneration: JRF as per UGC/DST norms (₹37,000/- per month + HRA as applicable); Research Intern: ₹6,000/- per month.
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Application Procedure
Eligible candidates should submit their recent and complete CV along with scanned copies of relevant educational and supporting documents by email to:
- Email Address: [email protected]
- Email Subject: Application for JRF /RI-- Underwater RoV Project
- The CV should include details of educational qualifications, marks/CGPA, technical skills, project/research experience, internships/training, employment experience, and other relevant achievements.
- The last date for mailing the CV is 21 days from the date of advertisement (August 20, 2026).
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil. No application fee is charged.
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 20, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 20, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 10, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window20 Aug – 10 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Email Submission of Detailed CV & Supporting Documents to [email protected] by 10.09.2026
OnlineQualifying Only
Screening of Applications based on Academic Record & Robotics / Mechatronics Project Experience
OnlineQualifying Only
Technical Interview before Project Selection Committee (Online / Offline)
OnlineMerit Scored
Project Engagement Offer (Up to 6 Months)
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must submit their detailed CV and relevant academic/project documents by email to [email protected] with the subject 'Application for JRF /RI- Underwater RoV Project' by 10 September 2026. Applications are screened on relevance to robotics, mechatronics, and underwater systems. Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview before the project selection committee. Final selection is based on candidate performance and project alignment.
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The recruitment offers 1 position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) with fellowship as per UGC/DST norms (₹37,000/- per month + HRA) and 2 positions of Research Intern (RI) with a monthly stipend of ₹6,000/-.
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