NIT Silchar JRF Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIT Silchar is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for the TARANG 6G wireless communication project in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. If you have a B.E./B.Tech in ECE or a relevant ECE postgraduate qualification and meet the marks/CGPA conditions, you can apply by email. The fellowship is Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA. The last date to send the application is 15 June 2026 by 11:59 PM.

NIT Silchar JRF Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Technology Silchar (NIT Silchar), an Institute of National Importance, has released Advertisement No. NITS/Dean(R&C)/ECE./689/02/2026 for one JRF post under the TTDF/DoT scheme. The project title is TARANG: Design of Terahertz Wireless Communications Systems for 6G. This is a research role for candidates interested in terahertz wireless channels, AI-based beam training, low-complexity resource management and future 6G communication systems.

The project is sponsored by TTDF/DoT, Government of India. The position is temporary and linked to the project duration of 3 years or project closure, whichever is earlier. Performance will be reviewed every 12 months, and the JRF may be promoted to SRF after completing two years successfully.

Project work: The research aims to develop technologies that handle propagation loss in terahertz channels and use AI for beam training and resource management. This role is best for candidates comfortable with communication theory, modelling, simulation and coding.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• ECE route: You can apply with B.Tech/B.E. or equivalent degree in ECE.
• UG + PG route: You can also apply with B.Tech/B.E. or equivalent in ECE and M.Tech/M.E. in ECE or equivalent.
• GATE/NET: Candidates with or without valid GATE/NET can apply, if they meet the marks/CGPA rules.

Marks and CGPA Conditions

• GEN / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL: Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA at both UG and PG level, where applicable.
• SC / ST / PwD: Minimum 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA at both UG and PG level, where applicable.
• Bachelor's-only route: Engineering/Technology bachelor's degree with at least 70% marks or 7.5 CGPA for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL, and 65% marks or 7.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD.

Desirable Knowledge

• Technical areas: Digital communication, probability theory, optimization and wireless communications.
• Programming: Experience with MATLAB or Python will help in this project.
• Research interest: Terahertz communication, AI-aided beam training and resource management are directly relevant to the project.

Principal Investigator: The project is led by Dr. Sucharita Chakraborty, Assistant Professor, Department of ECE, NIT Silchar. For application-related questions, the notification gives the same email ID used for submitting the form: sucharita@ece.nits.ac.in.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years.
• Age is calculated as on 07 June 2026, as stated in the notification.
• SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD/EWS candidates get relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• JRF fellowship: Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA.
• The fellowship applies to candidates with or without GATE/NET, as stated in the notification.
• The JRF may be promoted to SRF after successful completion of two years.
• The project duration is 3 years or until project closure, with yearly performance review.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

NIT Silchar will select the JRF through application screening and interview. The notification does not mention a written exam.

1. Application screening: NIT Silchar may restrict the number of people shortlisted based on eligibility, marks, skills and project fit.
2. Interview: The interview date, time, mode and venue will be shared by email. The interview may be online or offline.
3. Document verification: Educational certificates, category proof, GATE/NET details if any, and other documents may be checked before final joining.
4. Agreement at joining: The selected person must sign an agreement at the time of joining.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format from the official NIT Silchar notification at nits.ac.in.
2. Fill in the form for the JRF position under TARANG/TTDF/6G/461.
3. Attach your CV, educational documents, category certificate if applicable, GATE/NET score details if any, and experience/publication details.
4. Send the soft copy by email to sucharita@ece.nits.ac.in.
5. Use the email subject line: Application for the post of JRF under the project TARANG/TTDF/6G/461.
6. Submit the email before 15 June 2026, 11:59 PM.
7. If you are already employed, keep a No Objection Certificate ready for the interview.

Application package: The attached format asks for education details from SSC onward, GATE/NET details if any, research/industrial/teaching experience, publications or conference participation, and any other relevant information. Submit soft copies of supporting documents with the form.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 25 May 2026
• Application Start: 25 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 15 June 2026, 11:59 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced by email

• Work on terahertz wireless communication system design for the TARANG 6G project
• Develop methods to reduce propagation loss in terahertz wireless channels
• Use AI techniques for low-complexity beam training and resource management
• Run simulations and analysis using MATLAB, Python or other suitable tools
• Prepare research notes, reports and project documentation for review
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator and project team in the ECE Department
• Follow NIT Silchar and project sponsor rules for research work, reporting and yearly performance review