NIT Mizoram JRF Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIT Mizoram is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for an ANRF-ARG research project on a socially interactive vacuum cleaning robot. If you have a M.Tech, M.E. or M.Sc. in a relevant engineering, science, maths, AI or robotics field, you can apply online through the Google Form. The fellowship is Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA for candidates who meet the national eligibility test condition. The last date to submit the form is 30 June 2026.

NIT Mizoram JRF Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Technology Mizoram (NIT Mizoram), an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released Advertisement No. NITMZ/RP-39/2025/1069 dated 25 May 2026. The post is for the R&D project titled Socially-Interactive Vacuum Cleaning Robot for On-Human Demand and Human-Instructed Cleaning, sanctioned by Anusandhan National Research Foundation under ANRF-ARG.

This is a project-based research position at NIT Mizoram, Chaltlang, Aizawl. The initial appointment is for six months and can continue further if performance is satisfactory. The post is linked to the project, so it will end when the project ends. The research areas listed in the notice include control systems, robotics, instrumentation, deep learning, computer vision and AI in robotics.

Work location: The position is based at NIT Mizoram in Aizawl. The selected person should be ready to work with the Computer Science & Engineering project team, attend project reviews, and join at the institute on their own expense if the job offer is made.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Master's degree required: M.Tech, M.E. or M.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science or a relevant field.
• Marks condition: You need at least 60% marks or 6.5 CPI/CGPA in both the master's degree and the bachelor's degree mentioned in your academic path.
• Desirable skills: A good background in Mathematics and programming in C, C++ or Python will help for this project.

Research Fit

• Core project areas: Control systems, robotics, instrumentation, deep learning, computer vision and AI in robotics.
• Best-fit applicants: Postgraduates who can connect robotics hardware, AI models, computer vision and programming for a cleaning robot research problem.
• Nationality: The notification is for Indian candidates.

Important academic note: The advertisement asks you to upload all educational documents related to 10th, 12th, graduation and post-graduation. Keep experience proof ready as well if you mention any project, research or job experience in the application.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 28 years.
• Age relaxation: Upper age is relaxable by up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, women and physically handicapped candidates.
• The notification does not state a separate age reference date.

Salary

• JRF fellowship: Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA as applicable.
• The Rs. 37,000 fellowship is stated for candidates qualified in a national eligibility test such as CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship, GATE, or national level examinations conducted by Central Government departments, agencies and institutions.
• If no suitable JRF is found, the notification says the role may be filled by B.Tech students as research interns with a monthly stipend of Rs. 10,000.

Application Fee

• Fee details: The official advertisement does not mention any application fee for this JRF application.
• Payment details: No payment mode or last fee payment date is given in the notification.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

NIT Mizoram will shortlist applicants based on merit and project need. The notification does not mention a written exam for this JRF post.

1. Application screening: The institute checks qualification, marks, documents and fit for the robotics research project.
2. Shortlisting: Only shortlisted applicants will receive the interview details by email.
3. Interview: The interview may be held through an online or offline platform. Applicants may attend at NIT Mizoram or present themselves online, as informed by email.
4. Document verification: Shortlisted applicants need to keep an updated CV and original plus attested copies of marksheets and certificates ready for the interview.

Performance review: The selected person's work may be reviewed quarterly or half-yearly. If the performance is not found suitable at any stage, the appointment can be ended and the fellowship will stop as stated in the notification.

How to Apply

1. Open the official Google Form link given in the notification: forms.gle/7ZpXz2rB4dHTFUYU6.
2. Fill the JRF application details carefully with your correct email ID and phone number.
3. Upload scanned copies of certificates, educational documents and other supporting documents requested in the form.
4. Include documents for 10th, 12th, graduation, post-graduation and experience, if applicable.
5. If you are already employed, keep a relieving certificate ready because it must be produced if selected.
6. Submit the form before 30 June 2026. Late applications may not be considered.

Before submission: Check that your marks, CGPA, degree names, phone number and email ID are correct. NIT Mizoram will use the contact details in your form to share interview information with shortlisted applicants.

Contact for correspondence: The notification lists Dr. Vaibhav Malviya, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, NIT Mizoram, Chaltlang, Aizawl-796012, Mizoram. The email given for correspondence is vaibhav.cse@nitmz.ac.in.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 25 May 2026
• Application Start: 25 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced by email to shortlisted applicants

• Work on the ANRF-ARG robotics project at NIT Mizoram
• Develop research ideas for socially interactive vacuum cleaning robot systems
• Use control systems, robotics, instrumentation and AI methods for project tasks
• Build or test computer vision and deep learning components where required
• Prepare research notes, progress updates and technical documentation for review
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator and project team in the CSE Department
• Follow NIT Mizoram project rules, performance review timelines and reporting needs