IIT Kanpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026
Summary
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) is inviting applications for a temporary position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Electrical Engineering for the research project titled “Developing Indigenous Gravity Energy Storage Technology”.
Designation
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – 01 Position
Research Area
Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Electrical Energy Storage, and Renewables.
Location
Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur – 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Eligibility / Qualification
- Essential Qualification: B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering / M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering / Renewables / Power Systems and GATE-qualified candidates.
- Preferred Qualification: Research experience in power systems, electrical energy storage, and relevant fields.
Job Description
The selected candidate will work on the project titled “Developing Indigenous Gravity Energy Storage Technology” under Dr. Gururaj MV (Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2026/217).
- Consolidated Salary: Rs. 37,000/- per month
- Duration of Appointment: One year, with a provision of renewal for subsequent years.
- Nature of Post: Purely temporary and on a contractual basis.
How to Apply
Applications should be sent via email to sdharm@iitk.ac.in.
Key Instructions:
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualification and work experience will not be informed or called for the interview.
- Interviews will be conducted in online/offline mode.
- If the interview is conducted offline, no TA/DA will be paid for attending.
Last Date for Apply
07 November 2026
Apply Link
You can view the official notification page here: IIT Kanpur Official Job Advertisement