IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Smart Energy Metering and Billing System

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IIT Roorkee invites applications from eligible candidates for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the Department of Electrical Engineering for the Smart Energy Metering and Billing System (SEMB) project. Application deadline: 14-02-2026.

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through email to the Principal Investigator. The last date to submit the application is 14-02-2026.

IIT Roorkee JRF Recruitment 2026 Overview

OrganizationIndian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR)
DepartmentDepartment of Electrical Engineering
Position NameJunior Research Fellow (JRF)
ProjectSmart Energy Metering and Billing System (SEMB): Enhancing Infrastructure for Efficiency and Accessibility
Number of Posts1
QualificationBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering with specialization in power electronics
Age LimitNot specified
SalaryRs. 17,000/- per month (for first two years)
Last Date for Application14-02-2026, 5:00 PM
Official Websitehttps://iitr.ac.in

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree (4-year B.Tech) or Master's degree (M.Tech/B.I.I.T/M.S. by research)
  • Discipline: Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering with specialization in power electronics or equivalent
  • Must have qualified in a national-level test such as GATE/CSIR-NET/JES-I/UGC-NET/Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or PhD
  • Candidates with CGPA ≥ 8.0 in qualifying degree from Ministry of Education funded Technical Institutions are exempted from national-level test requirements
  • Candidates with prior experience in hardware development of GaN-based power converters are encouraged to apply

Job Description

  • GaN-based AC-DC converter design
  • GaN-based DC-DC converter development
  • Power converter development and optimization

Important Dates

EventDate
Advertisement Date27-01-2026
Last Date for Application14-02-2026 (5:00 PM)
InterviewTo be announced (Online)

How to Apply

  • Prepare applications with the following documents:
  • Detailed CV including chronological details of degrees/certificates, papers, and research experience
  • Copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate
  • Save all documents as a single PDF file with subject line: JRF_IBITF_
  • Email the application to: [email protected]
  • Ensure all eligibility criteria are met before applying

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting of candidates based on qualification and experience
  • Online interview with selected candidates
  • Date, time, and meeting link will be communicated via email
  • Selected candidate can join immediately

Post-Selection Opportunity

  • Selected JRF candidate will have the opportunity to register for PhD program at IIT Roorkee as per institute norms
  • Upon project completion, eligible candidates will receive MHRD fellowship as per institute policy for PhD pursuit

Important Links

Notification PDFClick here
Official WebsiteClick here
ContactDr. Apurv Kumar Yadav, [email protected], +91-9480559015