IIT Kharagpur JRF 2026: Up to Rs 37,000, Apply by 24 October
IIT Kharagpur has one JRF opening in ECE on an ISRO-sponsored UHF diplexer project, paying up to Rs 37,000 a month. The project expects a GATE score and there's no fee. Apply online by 24 October 2026.
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IIT Kharagpur is hiring one Junior Research Fellow (Technical) in its Department of Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering. This IIT Kharagpur JRF post is on an ISRO-sponsored project to build miniaturised diplexers at the UHF band, and it pays up to Rs 37,000 a month. Applications close on 24 October 2026, and there's no application fee.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Junior Research Fellow (Technical) |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Department | Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering, IIT Kharagpur |
| Project | Miniaturised Diplexers at UHF band (Project Code R/ADU) |
| Sponsor | KCSTC, ISRO, IIT Kharagpur Cell (KCSTC Space Technology Cell) |
| Principal investigator | Prof. Mrinal Kanti Mandal |
| Pay | Up to Rs 37,000 per month (consolidated, depends on qualification and experience) |
| Tenure | 24 months or until the project ends, whichever is earlier |
| Age limit | 28 years |
| Application fee | Rs 0 for all categories |
| Advertisement no. | IIT/SRIC/R/ADU/2026/101 (dated 10 September 2026) |
| Last date | 24 October 2026 |
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About the ISRO-sponsored diplexer project at IIT Kharagpur
The funding comes from the KCSTC Space Technology Cell, ISRO's cell based at IIT Kharagpur. The project runs under the institute's Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) office, and Prof. Mrinal Kanti Mandal is the principal investigator.
The notice describes this as a temporary assignment in a purely time-bound project, so the post ends when the project does. The skills list mentions RF filters, antennas, spectrum analysers and VNAs, which tells you the work leans heavily on RF hardware and lab measurement.
IIT Kharagpur JRF eligibility
The base qualification follows the standard JRF rule. You need a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science, or a Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course, and you must have been selected through one of these routes:
- National Eligibility Tests: CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship / Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
- National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies and institutions, such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER and NISER.
On top of that, the project lists its own requirements. They appear under "Desired Experience" in the advertisement, but the notice labels them "Essential criteria":
- BE, B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Electromagnetic theory and RF and Microwave Engineering, at the level of the GATE syllabus.
- A minimum GATE score (the notice does not print a cutoff).
Since the project calls these essential, treat a valid GATE score as a must for this post. If you're planning to take the exam for roles like this next year, read our GATE 2027 registration update.
Skills that strengthen your application
- Knowledge of RF filters and antennas
- Hands-on experience with RF equipment such as a Spectrum Analyzer or VNA
- Python programming
- Any electromagnetic simulation software, such as Ansys HFSS, CST Microwave Studio or Keysight ADS
If you've designed a filter or antenna in HFSS or CST during your final-year project and measured it on a VNA, put that front and centre.
Age limit
The upper age limit is 28 years, counted as on the last date of the advertisement. The notice says age rules may be relaxed if the sponsor agency's rules allow it.
Stipend, tenure and fee for the IIT Kharagpur JRF
The consolidated compensation is up to Rs 37,000 per month. The exact figure depends on your qualification and experience, so don't assume you'll get the top amount.
The tenure is 24 months, or until the project ends if that happens first. The application fee is Rs 0 for General, OBC, female and SC/ST candidates alike.
Selection process
The notice says its qualifications are minimums, and meeting them doesn't guarantee an interview call. Expect the project team to shortlist applicants and invite only some of them for an interview. The interview date and mode haven't been announced in this notice.
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How to apply for the IIT Kharagpur JRF
- Download Advertisement and Application Form and check the qualifications and age limit against your profile. Note the advertisement number, IIT/SRIC/R/ADU/2026/101.
- Open the official application page on the IIT Kharagpur SRIC ERP portal. The link already carries this advertisement's reference number.
- Fill in your degree details, your GATE or NET qualification, and any experience with RF equipment, Python or EM simulation tools.
- The fee is Rs 0 for every category. The notice still prints the standard SBI account block and asks for a UTR or transaction ID in the form, so check how the portal handles that field before you submit.
- Submit the form online before 24 October 2026, which is less than two weeks away, and keep a copy of your submitted application.
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