Indian Institute of Technology Jammu has released an official notification for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the R&D project “Towards Trusted-node Free Hybrid Quantum Secure Communication Network (TAHQEECAT)”. This project is sanctioned by the Department of Science and Technology under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) Scheme.
As per the notification, the total number of vacancies is 2 for the post of JRF. The engagement will be purely temporary for an initial period of one year and may be extended based on performance. The fellowship amount is ₹37,000/- plus HRA per month for eligible candidates. The recruitment process includes an interview, which may be conducted either online or offline.
Candidates meeting the required qualifications must submit their application online via the IIT Jammu recruitment portal before the last date of 04 May 2025. The eligibility criteria, application process, and other details are summarized below for the convenience of the applicants.
The registration process for Junior Research Fellow post at IIT Jammu will close on 04 May 2025.
Vacancy Details:
IIT Jammu is currently looking for following position::
Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
No. of Posts: 2
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying for the JRF position must possess M.E./M.Tech./MS(R) or equivalent degree in CSE, ECE, EE, Microelectronics, VLSI Design, or related fields with 65% marks. Alternatively, those with B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. in the same disciplines may also apply. A relaxation of 5% in marks is applicable for SC/ST/PH candidates.
Candidates must have qualified in any national eligibility test like CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or exams conducted by organizations such as DST, DBT, DRDO, IISc, IITs, etc. Candidates who do not have such qualifications will receive a lower stipend of ₹25,000/- + HRA.
Preference will be given to those with experience in Cryptography, Digital Signal Processing, Digital VLSI Architecture Design, FPGA System Design, Verilog/VHDL, or relevant EDA tools.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the IIT Jammu official portal (https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in/#/home) before 04 May 2025.
Selection Process:
Selection will be done on the basis of merit and requirement of the project. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, which may be held online or offline. The candidates will be informed about the interview via email.
Candidates who wish to apply for the Junior Research Fellow position must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of IIT Jammu contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF