NIT Silchar JRF (Electrical Engineering) Recruitment 2026

NIT Silchar Junior Research Fellow (Electrical Engineering) Recruitment 2026

The National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam — Office of the Dean (Research & Consultancy), Department of Electrical Engineering — has invited applications for one temporary post of Junior Research Fellow under the ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation), Government of India, sponsored project "Development of Fast Fault Detection and Location Estimation Scheme for Low-Voltage DC Microgrids" (Project Sanction Number ANRF/ECRG/2024/006246/ENS). The Principal Investigator is Dr. Biswajit Sahoo, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, NIT Silchar, Assam - 788010 (email biswajitsahoo@ee.nits.ac.in, phone +91 7978752395).

Not the same as the NIT Silchar Project Associate-I post

This is a different post from the NIT Silchar Project Associate-I (Electrical Engineering) advertisement (Advt No. NITS/Dean(R&C)/EE/706/02/2026 dated 10 November 2026, ANRF/ARG project on a multi-port split fast charging system for low-voltage electric vehicles, PI Dr. Amritesh Kumar, last date 30 November 2026). This post is for a Junior Research Fellow under a different advertisement, a different project and a different Principal Investigator, with last date 27 November 2026.

Who can apply

Either (i) B.E. or B.Tech. or an equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a valid GATE score; or (ii) M.E. or M.Tech. or an equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering (preference will be given to GATE-qualified candidates). Desirable, but not mandatory: basic knowledge in Power System Protection; prior knowledge of Microgrid Dynamics and Control, Renewables (Solar PV), Power Electronics Converters and AI/ML Algorithms.

Age limit

35 years as on the closing date of application. Relaxation on qualification and age as per Government of India Rules (not listed by category in the notice). No minimum age is stated.

Pay

Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA as per project and institute norms.

Fee

The notice does not specify any fee, so no fee is stated here.

How to apply

Send the soft copy of the duly filled application form (Format of Application, pages 2–3 of the notice) along with your CV and soft copies of all supporting documents to the Principal Investigator by email at biswajitsahoo@ee.nits.ac.in, with the subject line "Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow under the project ANRF/ECRG/2024/006246/ENS", by 27 November 2026.

Terms

The post is temporary, for a duration of three years, with extension based on performance review every 12 months. The interview date and mode (online or offline) will be notified through email. No travelling or daily allowance is paid for appearing in the interview or for joining. Employed candidates must submit a no-objection certificate from their employer at the interview. The Institute may restrict the number of shortlisted candidates on screening, and no candidate may be recruited if suitable candidates are not found. Selected candidates must sign an agreement at joining. Indian citizens only.