Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Contractual / Regular

IIT Roorkee JRF Electronics Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 22, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹37,000/- pm + HRA
Age Limit
As per MeitY / Institute Norms (Typically 28 Years)
Job Location
Uttarakhand11Roorkee6

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 14, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 14, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 30, 2026

Application Window14 – 30 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date30 Oct 2026

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 Qualifications:

  • B.E. / B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Engineering Physics, or equivalent qualification.
  • Desirable: Good knowledge of semiconductor device physics, proficiency in TCAD simulation tools, and strong programming skills in C, C++, Python, MATLAB, or Simulink.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is ordinarily 28 years for JRF as per MeitY / Government of India rules, with relaxations admissible for SC/ST/OBC/women/PwD candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & CV Screening

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Walk-in / In-Person Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates must submit their application on plain paper along with detailed CV and self-attested documents by email to the Principal Investigator. Eligible candidates will attend an in-person walk-in interview on 30th October 2026 in the Conference Room, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, IIT Roorkee. Original certificates must be presented at the time of interview for verification.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Evaluation ComponentPerformance in B.E./B.Tech. degree with strong core foundations in electronics and device physics
Evaluation ComponentDemonstrated conceptual understanding of MOS device physics and hands-on simulation expertise in TCAD tools
Evaluation ComponentPractical programming skills in C/C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink and exposure to low-power analog/digital IC design
Evaluation ComponentCommittee evaluation of technical problem-solving, communication skills, and motivation for hardware research under MeitY C2S

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.

The role is hosted in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at IIT Roorkee under the MeitY-sponsored Chips to Startup (C2S) Tier-I project led by Prof. Sudeb Dasgupta (PI) and Prof. Anand Bulusu (Co-PI). Work focuses on designing an ultra-low power power-on pilot IC for wireless IoT devices, involving advanced device modeling, TCAD simulation, and IC implementation.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is initially offered for 1 year, extendable until project completion based on satisfactory research performance and funding schedules. Research is conducted on-campus at IIT Roorkee with access to high-end EDA and TCAD computational resources.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

While contractual under the sponsored project, high-performing JRF candidates at IIT Roorkee typically gain strong research exposure and credentials to apply for regular Ph.D. admissions in the ECE Department under Institute or MoE fellowship schemes.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • The interview is scheduled in-person on 30th October 2026 in the ECE Conference Room at IIT Roorkee; no TA/DA is admissible for attending.
  • Candidates must carry all original degree certificates, mark sheets, and experience documents for physical verification at the interview venue.
  • The email application must strictly include the prescribed subject line: 'Application for the post of JRF in a project entitled A novel power-on pilot IC for ultra-low power wireless IoT devices'.

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

  • Project JRF / Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000/- per month plus applicable HRA as per IIT Roorkee norms.

Consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per Institute rules under MeitY C2S programme (Tier-I). Tenure is initially for 1 year or until the end of the project.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Draft an application on plain paper accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing academic qualifications, chronological degrees/certificates obtained, and research/industrial experience.
  2. Attach self-attested copies of degree certificates, mark sheets, and experience certificates.
  3. Set the subject line of the email strictly as: Application for the post of JRF in a project entitled A novel power-on pilot IC for ultra-low power wireless IoT devices.
  4. Email the application and documents to the Principal Investigator, Prof. Sudeb Dasgupta, at [email protected] prior to the interview date.
  5. Appear for the interview on 30th October 2026 in the Conference Room, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, IIT Roorkee, carrying all original certificates for verification.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is required.

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Candidates must possess a B.E. / B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Engineering Physics, or equivalent degree.

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