• Educational Qualification: M.Tech / M.E. / M.Sc. in Embedded Systems, ECE, VLSI, IoT, Wireless Communication, or Computer Science (min 60% marks / 7.5 CGPA throughout) with B.Tech in relevant branch AND 6 years of R&D experience; OR Ph.D. in Embedded Systems, ECE, VLSI, IoT, or CS.
• Technical Expertise: Real-time computer vision (YOLO), optical and thermal camera fusion, edge computing (NVIDIA Jetson), gimbal PID control, IoT communication (RS485, SPI, I2C, BLE, Wi-Fi), and low-latency C++/Python programming.
• Age Limit (as on 17.09.2026): Maximum 37 years (relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/Women/PwD, 3 years for OBC NCL).
• Tenure: Initially 3 months, extendable based on performance; co-terminus with project (31.12.2026).
Contractual / RegularSep. 8, 2026
IIT Jammu Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Research Assistant (DRDO Project) Posts
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Sep. 8, 2026Research Assistant (Electrical Engineering / IoT & AI)
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Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale
₹67,000/- per month + HRA
Age Limit
Up to 37 Years as on 17.09.2026 (Relaxable for SC/ST/Women/PwD/OBC)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 7, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 7, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 17, 2026
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Exam Date
TBA
Application Window7 – 17 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit is 37 years as on 17.09.2026. Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST, Women, and Physically Handicapped candidates, and up to 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Online Application Screening & Shortlisting on Merit
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Interview (Online/Offline platform, intimation via email)
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Document Verification at the time of appointment
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must submit their application and upload scanned documents on the IIT Jammu portal (https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home) under the [contract/project staff/JRF/SRF] tab by 17.09.2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email regarding the interview date, time, and platform (online/offline). Final selection will be based on academic record, technical expertise, and interview performance.
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Research Assistants at IIT Jammu work at the advanced Electrical Engineering laboratories in the Jagti campus under Dr. Sudhakar Modem on a mission-critical DRDL (DRDO) defence project. The research involves designing ruggedized IoT sensor nodes, deploying edge AI models on NVIDIA Jetson systems, programming optical-thermal fusion algorithms, and testing motorized gimbals for real-time intrusion monitoring. The role provides elite hands-on defence technology and embedded AI research experience.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Contractual appointment initially for 3 months, extendable based on performance until project termination (31.12.2026). Stationed at IIT Jammu, Jagti, NH-44, PO Nagrota, Jammu – 181221.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Project appointments are temporary; however, DRDO-funded project experience and publications from an IIT provide exceptional credentials for Scientist positions in DRDO labs (DRDL, CAIR, LRDE), defence research organizations, and leading embedded AI industries.
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- Online Application Submission Deadline: Complete the application form and upload documents on https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home by 17th September 2026.
- Tab Selection on Portal: Apply under the '[contract/project staff/JRF/SRF]' tab on the application portal.
- Mandatory Experience / Doctoral Degree: Candidates with M.Tech must have at least 6 years of R&D experience, or must hold a Ph.D. degree.
- Online / Offline Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview via email; ensure valid email and phone number are provided.
- No TA/DA Provided: Candidates joining the position or appearing in person must travel at their own expense; no application fee is charged.
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
- Research Assistant (DRDL Hyderabad Project) - Unreserved2
Total Vacancies2 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated monthly salary of ₹67,000/- plus HRA as applicable. Appointment is purely temporary on a contractual basis, initially for 3 months, extendable based on performance until project completion (31.12.2026).
Consolidated monthly salary of ₹67,000/- plus applicable HRA for DRDO/DRDL sponsored research project. Purely contractual.
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Nil (No application fee required; online application through IIT Jammu portal).
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Sep 7, 2026
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Starts
Sep 7, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 17, 2026
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Exam Date
TBA
Application Window7 – 17 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Online Application Screening & Shortlisting on Merit
OnlineQualifying Only
Interview (Online/Offline platform, intimation via email)
OnlineMerit Scored
Document Verification at the time of appointment
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must submit their application and upload scanned documents on the IIT Jammu portal (https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home) under the [contract/project staff/JRF/SRF] tab by 17.09.2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email regarding the interview date, time, and platform (online/offline). Final selection will be based on academic record, technical expertise, and interview performance.
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Applications must be submitted online through the IIT Jammu portal (https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home) under the [contract/project staff/JRF/SRF] tab on or before 17th September 2026.
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