IIIT Pune Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

• Applicants must be Indian nationals.
• A postgraduate degree in Basic Science or a graduate or postgraduate degree in a professional course is required.
• Candidates must have been selected through CSIR-UGC NET, including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship, GATE, or a qualifying national-level examination conducted by a central government department or its agencies or institutions.
• Relevant knowledge of communication systems, coding, simulation or programming is desirable; relevant research publications are an added advantage.

• Complete the application form provided at the end of the advertisement.
• Prepare the form and supporting documents for submission.
• Send the documents as a single PDF by email, using the subject “Application for JRF Position – ISRO RESPOND Project”, or upload them through the designated Google Form.
• Submit the application by the tentative deadline of 25 November 2026.

About the recruitment

IIIT Pune’s Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is recruiting one Junior Research Fellow for an ISRO-sponsored project under the RESPOND Programme. The project is titled “High Data Rate Channel Codec Architecture for Free Space Classical RF and Optical Communication”. The position is temporary and ends with the project.

The project duration is two years, while the initial appointment is for six months. An extension for the remaining project period depends on satisfactory performance, available funds and institute and ISRO guidelines. The fellowship is ₹37,000 per month plus 30% HRA.

Eligibility and research work

Indian nationals with a postgraduate degree in Basic Science or a graduate or postgraduate degree in a professional course may apply if they also meet the specified national-test selection requirement. Accepted routes include CSIR-UGC NET, GATE and eligible national-level examinations conducted by central government departments or their agencies and institutions.

Relevant strengths in digital and wireless communication, information theory, channel coding or error control coding are desirable. Knowledge of optical communication, MATLAB, Python and communication-system design is also useful. The work includes research on high-speed channel coding, simulation, software modelling and preparation of technical documents.

Application and interview

The tentative application deadline is 25 November 2026. Complete the form at the end of the advertisement and submit it with the listed supporting documents. Applications may be sent by email as a single PDF or uploaded through the designated Google Form.

The interview is tentatively scheduled for 7 December 2026 and may be held online or at IIIT Pune. Shortlisted candidates will receive the schedule by email. The notice also lists 28 October 2026 as the tentative date for informing shortlisted candidates; this precedes both the advertisement date and the application deadline, so candidates should check the official notice for updates.

Documents and conditions

Keep the completed form, CV, self-attested educational certificates and mark sheets, score card, undertaking and applicable supporting records ready. Original documents must be produced for verification at the interview or joining. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered, and no TA/DA is payable for attending the interview.