BITS Pilani Recruitment 2026: JRF Posts Under ANRF Project – Apply by Email @ bits-pilani.ac.in

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Fellowship Details

• Hostel accommodation will be provided subject to availability and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Institute prevailing at the time of joining of the candidate.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Applicants for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts must hold one of the following qualifications, having been selected through one of the specified national-level processes:
• Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course, selected through any one of the following:CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship)GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)National level examinations conducted by central Government departments and their agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, IIT, IISc, IISER, etc.
• Candidates should check the official notification for discipline-specific eligibility of the posts. The research domain covers Signal Processing, Resilient Navigation, GNSS Signal Processing, and Embedded Systems.
• Project Leadership: Principal Investigator – Dr. Nitin Sharma; Co-Principal Investigator – Dr. Rahul Singhal.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Application Screening: Applications and CVs received by email will be screened against eligibility criteria.
• Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for an interview.
• Interview: Online or personal interview to be held at BITS Pilani, Goa Campus.
• Document Verification: Original documents will be verified at the time of interview/offering.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The exact interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application cover letter / email with complete academic and personal details
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of research experience
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets for required qualifications
• Valid proof of qualification through CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or relevant national-level examination
• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in prescribed format (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Important Instructions:
• The selected candidate will get an opportunity to apply for PhD admission at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus under the applicable PhD program rules of BITS Pilani.
• This is a temporary, contract-based research position tied to the 3-year ANRF project duration. It does not confer permanent government employment status or pension benefits.
• Send application and CV by email to the Principal Investigator at [email protected] on or before 21 November 2026.

Important Links

• Download BITS Pilani JRF Official Notification PDF (ANRF Project Advertisement)
• Visit BITS Pilani Official Website

• Download BITS Pilani JRF Official Notification PDF (ANRF Project Advertisement) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Visit BITS Pilani Official Website ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

What is the application fee for BITS Pilani JRF posts?

• There is no application fee. Applications are free of cost and submitted by email.

What is the salary for BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow?

• The monthly fellowship is Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA (House Rent Allowance) for the duration of the project (3 years).

What qualifications are required for BITS Pilani JRF posts?

• A Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course, qualified through CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or a national-level examination conducted by central Government departments (DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, IIT, IISc, IISER, etc.).