Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, invites applications from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This is a temporary, contractual position for a time-bound research project funded by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the AICTE Research Promotion Scheme (RPS): Lab to Market 2025.
Designation
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Post Code: RPS-JRF-01 (01 Vacancy)
Research Area / Project Title
Development of a nondestructive Instrument using Eddy Current Sensors to Determine Pore Morphology of Mesh Electrode
Location
Department of Electrical Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), Jamia Nagar, New Delhi – 110025, India.
Eligibility / Qualification
Essential Qualifications:
- M.Tech. (Electrical / Electronics / Control and Instrumentation / Electronic Systems Design / Embedded System) from a recognized university or equivalent with a first-class degree.
- OR B.Tech. (Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation) with a first-class degree and two years of working experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Candidate with a valid GATE score.
- Practical experience in the field of microcontroller-based systems / device fabrication.
- Experience with FEA-based simulation software like ANSYS, Solidworks/CAD software, or Multiphysics software like COMSOL Multiphysics.
- Good technical writing skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Publication of a research article in an SCI journal.
Age Limit:
Maximum 28 years (Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India guidelines).
Job Description
The selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Modelling, simulation, and experimental validation of eddy current-based sensors for defect detection in metal sheets/films and associated circuits and systems.
- Development of the Lab to Market Instrument.
- Preparation of technical documentation, including reports, operating manuals, manuscripts, and related project materials.
Emoluments & Benefits
- Salary: Rs. 33,500.00 per month (fixed) for the first two years. Candidates may be considered for upgradation to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) after two years with a ~10% salary increment, subject to excellent research progress and performance evaluation.
- Other Benefits: Possibility of PhD registration at Jamia Millia Islamia as per university rules.
- Duration: Three years or till the closure of the project, whichever is earlier (subject to annual performance evaluation).
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the application process using both of the following steps:
- Fill out the online application form via the Google Form link provided below.
- Directly write to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Tarikul Islam, by emailing your CV to tislam@jmi.ac.in with the subject line “JRF position in RPS”.
Last Date to Apply
20 October 2026 (11:59 PM) (Note: The official advertisement text contains references to both 2025 and 2026; candidates are advised to apply as early as possible).
Apply Link
Candidates can access the online application form here: Google Form Application Link
For further details, you can view the official advertisement on the Jamia Millia Islamia Careers Page.