SVNIT Surat MeitY Project Recruitment 2026 for 2 Research Personnel Posts

This role is ideal for dedicated and skilled engineering graduates or postgraduates, particularly those with a strong academic background in Electronics/Electronics & Communication Engineering. Candidates who have qualified in national-level eligibility tests like CSIR-UGC NET/GATE are strongly preferred for the Junior Research Fellow position. Individuals with a minimum of 2 years of proven R&D experience in industrial or academic settings will find the Project Associate-II role suitable. A strong academic record (First Class/CGPA 6.5) is essential, along with a keen interest in cutting-edge research in AI accelerator chips and memory-based computing.

Candidates lacking the specified engineering degrees (B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech.) or equivalent in Electronics/Electronics & Communication should not apply. Those aspiring for permanent government positions should note this is purely a contract-based role, initially for one year, extendable up to 5 years, tied to a specific project. Applicants without the required 2 years of R&D experience are ineligible for the Project Associate-II position. Additionally, candidates with less than a First Class/CGPA 6.5 in their qualified degrees will not be considered.

Working as Research Personnel at SVNIT, a National Institute of Technology and a centrally funded institution, offers significant prestige and exposure. The project, sponsored by MeitY, Government of India, involves advanced research in AI accelerator chip technology, providing a valuable platform for career growth in specialized research and development. While the role is contractual, it offers excellent experience for future academic or industry research positions, with potential pathways for Ph.D. enrollment at SVNIT.