NIT Patna JRF Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIT Patna is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. If you have B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MCA, or M.Sc. with at least 60% marks in the listed disciplines, you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 15 June 2026. Salary is Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA.

National Institute of Technology Patna JRF Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Technology Patna has released a notice dated 27 May 2026 for a Junior Research Fellow position under the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. The project is titled AI Driven Web Tool for Land Use Land Cover Analysis, covering classification, detection, and precise localization using satellite images. The sponsoring agency is Regional Academic Centre for Space (RAC-S), ISRO at NIT Patna.

This is a research project role under Dr. Subodh Srivastava, Assistant Professor (Grade-I), Department of ECE, and Associate Dean (SW), NIT Patna. The appointment is initially for 6 months and can be extended until the project ends based on performance. The work is suitable for candidates who want hands-on research exposure in AI, satellite-image analysis, computer vision, and remote sensing.

The post is project-based, so it is not a permanent institute post. The notification says the position may end earlier at the discretion of the Principal Investigator based on performance, and the selected candidate is expected to join immediately after selection.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Qualification: You need B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MCA, or M.Sc. with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Disciplines: CSE, ECE, EE, Math and Computing, Remote Sensing, Artificial Intelligence, or Signal Processing.
• Preferred: GATE qualification is preferred.
• Skills: Knowledge of Python and MATLAB is listed in the notification.

Research Background

• Desirable work area: AI, Image Processing, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning related fields.
• Project fit: Candidates with satellite image analysis, remote sensing, computer vision, or geospatial data exposure should find this role relevant.
• Academic fit: The notice accepts both engineering and science/computing backgrounds, so MCA and M.Sc. candidates can apply if their discipline matches the listed areas.

Salary

• The monthly fellowship is Rs. 37,000.
• You will also get HRA as applicable under project rules.
• No TA/DA or other allowance will be paid for attending the interview.

Selection Process

NIT Patna will shortlist candidates based on qualification, experience, and project fit.

1. Application Screening: The PI may restrict the number of candidates called for interview based on higher qualifications and relevant experience.
2. Shortlist Communication: Only shortlisted candidates will receive interview communication.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview as per the schedule shared by the department.
4. Document Verification: You must bring original certificates, two sets of photocopies, and two passport-size photos at the time of reporting for interview.

The result will be shared by email only with the selected candidate. The notification also states that no other communication will be entertained for candidates who are not shortlisted.

How to Apply

1. Prepare the application in the format attached with the NIT Patna notification.
2. Fill in your personal details, educational qualification, national exam details, project or research work, experience, publications, awards, and programming skills.
3. Attach complete bio-data and scanned copies of supporting documents such as certificates, mark sheets, and degrees.
4. Email the application to subodh@nitp.ac.in.
5. Send the email on or before 15 June 2026.
6. If shortlisted, carry all original certificates, 2 sets of photocopies, and 2 passport-size photos for the interview.

This is an email-based application, so there is no separate online application portal link in the notification. Make sure your email includes every supporting document because incomplete proof can affect shortlisting.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 May 2026
• Application Start: 27 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 15 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be communicated to shortlisted candidates
• Joining: Immediately after selection, as per notification

• Work on AI-based land use and land cover analysis using satellite images
• Prepare models for classification, detection, and precise localization tasks
• Handle Python and MATLAB based coding work for the research project
• Assist the Principal Investigator with experiments, reports, and project documentation
• Maintain research data, scripts, model outputs, and result records
• Support project reviews, presentations, and technical communication when needed