IIITDM Jabalpur JRF Recruitment 2026

About This Job

PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for an MPCST-sponsored research project in visible light communication. If you have B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics and Communication, Electronics, Electrical, or a relevant discipline with First Class, you can apply online. The salary is Rs. 20,000 per month consolidated. The last date to apply is 15 June 2026 by 23:59 hours, and the offline interview is scheduled for 17 June 2026.

PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur JRF Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Pandit Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur has released a JRF notice dated 20 May 2026. The post is under the Madhya Pradesh Council of Science & Technology, Bhopal sponsored project titled Design and analysis of secure cooperative NOMA visible light communication systems for indoor applications.

The project sanction number is 3858/CST/R&D/Phy. & Engg. and Pharmacy/2025-26 dated 30 March 2026. The role is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. Initial appointment is for 1 year, and it may be extended by another 1 year based on performance and institute norms. A selected JRF may also get the opportunity to register for a regular Ph.D. programme at IIITDM Jabalpur, subject to institute rules.

Project work focus: The research is connected to secure cooperative NOMA visible light communication systems for indoor applications. This means the selected JRF may work on communication system design, simulation, signal behaviour, security aspects, and performance analysis. The notice specifically prefers people with hands-on wireless communication experience, so you should highlight relevant academic projects, thesis work, coding, simulation tools, or lab work in your application.

Who should take this seriously: This post suits engineering candidates who want research exposure before Ph.D. or higher technical work. If you have studied electronics, electrical systems, communication engineering, wireless networks, or related signal processing topics, this project can give focused experience under an institute research environment. The work is not a permanent institute job; it is a sponsored project post tied to MPCST funding.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• Qualification: You need B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, or equivalent in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• Marks: The notification asks for First Class in the qualifying degree.
• NET/GATE: NET or GATE qualified candidates will be preferred.

Desirable Skills

• Wireless communication: Strong hands-on experience in wireless communication will be preferred.
• Research interest: The project is useful for candidates interested in visible light communication, secure cooperative NOMA systems, indoor communication systems, simulation, and communication theory.
• Ph.D. path: If selected, you may be able to register for a regular Ph.D. at IIITDM Jabalpur as per institute norms.

Salary

• JRF salary: Rs. 20,000 per month consolidated.
• The salary is paid as per MPCST norms.
• The appointment is temporary and linked to the sponsored project.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The notification mentions shortlisting and offline interview. It does not mention a written test.

1. Application screening: IIITDM Jabalpur will review the Google Form submissions and shortlist suitable candidates.
2. Direct interview for NET/GATE candidates: GATE or NET qualified candidates will appear directly for the interview.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will get the exact time and details by email for the interview scheduled on 17 June 2026.
4. Document verification: Education proof, NET/GATE proof if any, identity proof, and other supporting documents may be checked before final selection or joining.

Interview mode: The interview will be conducted offline at the ECE Discipline, PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur. No TA/DA will be paid for attending it.

How to Apply

1. Open the official Google Form link at forms.gle/V7m3HeL4y2X9v9yY9.
2. Fill in your personal details, qualification details, and project-relevant information.
3. Keep your degree certificates, mark sheets, NET/GATE proof if applicable, and experience/project details ready.
4. Submit the online form latest by 15 June 2026, 23:59 hours.
5. Check your email for shortlisting, interview timing, and any document instructions from the institute.
6. Attend the offline interview on 17 June 2026 at the ECE Discipline, PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur.

For queries: The notification gives Dr. Matadeen Bansal, PI, ECE Discipline, PDPM-IIITDM Jabalpur, as the contact person. The email ID mentioned is mbansal@iiitdmj.ac.in.

Before submitting: Make sure your form clearly shows your qualifying degree, First Class status, NET/GATE details if any, and wireless communication exposure. Since the interview is on 17 June 2026, keep original certificates, mark sheets, ID proof, and project or thesis details ready soon after submitting the form.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 May 2026
• Application Start: 20 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 15 June 2026, 23:59 hours
• Interview Date: 17 June 2026
• Interview Details: Exact timing will be shared by email

• Work on secure cooperative NOMA visible light communication systems for indoor applications
• Prepare simulations, models, and analysis for the MPCST-sponsored research project
• Review research papers and technical material related to wireless and visible light communication
• Assist the Principal Investigator with experiments, coding, documentation, and progress reports
• Keep project records, datasets, and technical notes organised for review
• Follow IIITDM Jabalpur and MPCST rules for research work, reporting, and conduct
• Prepare for possible Ph.D.-level research work under institute norms if selected