IIT Gandhinagar JRF Recruitment 2026

IIT Gandhinagar is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for a hearing-aid research project in the Electrical Engineering department. If you have a postgraduate degree in Basic Science or a graduate/postgraduate degree in a professional course along with NET, GATE, or a similar national-level qualification, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 27 July 2026. The consolidated pay is Rs. 48,100 per month, plus HRA of Rs. 11,100 per month if applicable.

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has released Advertisement No. SPON/10064/Advt0279, dated 17 July 2026, inviting applications for 1 Junior Research Fellow position under the Electrical Engineering department. IIT Gandhinagar was established in 2008 as one of the newer IITs and now operates from a roughly 400-acre campus on the banks of the Sabarmati river in Palaj, Gujarat, functioning as an autonomous Institute of National Importance. This recruitment is handled by the Institute's Research & Development Office, which manages project staff hiring for sponsored and externally funded research across departments. The project, led by Prof. Nithin V. George, focuses on developing head-movement-immune multi-modal multi-microphone hearing aids using signal processing and machine learning. The position is for 1 year, and candidates with a background in signal processing or Electrical/Electronics Engineering are especially encouraged to apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Postgraduate Degree in Basic Science, OR a Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in a professional course.
• Eligibility Route: You must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, OR be selected through a national-level exam conducted by DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, or similar bodies.
• Preferred: A B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering is desirable, along with a strong understanding of signal processing.
• Project Focus: The role involves designing and validating signal processing and/or machine learning algorithms for assistive listening devices, so a genuine interest in this research area will help.
• Norms: This position follows the sponsoring funding agency's eligibility norms rather than the Institute's own norms, so make sure you meet the exact criteria listed above before applying.

Salary

• You will get a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 48,100 per month.
• You may also get House Rent Allowance (HRA) of Rs. 11,100 per month, if applicable.
• The position is for a duration of 1 year, funded under the sponsored research project.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Gandhinagar project staff recruitment portal at recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff.
2. Fill in your application with your qualification and eligibility details.
3. Upload the required documents and your photo.
4. Submit your application online before the deadline of 27 July 2026.
5. For any queries about the project itself, you can contact Prof. Nithin V. George directly at nithin@iitgn.ac.in.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 17 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 27 July 2026

• Design and implement signal processing algorithms for hearing-aid devices
• Support machine learning model development for assistive listening technology
• Conduct experiments and validate multi-microphone audio processing techniques
• Analyze research data and prepare technical reports
• Assist the Principal Investigator in project documentation and publications
• Collaborate with other researchers in the Electrical Engineering department
• Maintain lab equipment and research records