IIITDM Jabalpur Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 (1 Post)

This role is ideally suited for recent Graduates or Post Graduates (BE/BTech/ME/MTech) in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or Information Technology who are eager to kickstart a research career. Candidates with a strong academic record, especially those who have cleared GATE/CSIR-UGC NET, are preferred. It offers an excellent pathway for those aspiring to pursue a PhD, providing hands-on project experience within an Institute of National Importance.

Individuals seeking permanent government employment should note this is a purely temporary, project-based position with a maximum tenure of two years. Those without the specified engineering or IT qualifications will not be eligible. This is not suitable for candidates who are not comfortable with a contract-based research role or those exceeding the age limit of 34 years.

PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur is an Institute of National Importance, providing a robust academic and research environment. The project, funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, offers significant exposure to cutting-edge research in 'Artificial Intelligence enabled Kharif Season Cropland Mapping'. This position is a stepping stone for long-term careers in academia, R&D, or specialized industry roles, especially with the opportunity to register for a PhD program.