IIT BHU Junior Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 for 1 PostOut

• Applicants must be Indian citizens residing in Uttar Pradesh.
• A First Class B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering or an allied branch, with at least 60% marks or an equivalent grade, is required; alternatively, a First Class M.Sc. in Electronics, Physics or an allied area with the same minimum marks or equivalent grade is accepted.
• Applicants holding an M.Tech or a higher qualification in the relevant discipline will also be considered.
• GATE in ECE, NET in Electronic Science/Physics, or another relevant national-level eligibility examination is desirable.
• A consistently strong academic record without backlogs at the time of application is desirable.

• Download the official notification and complete the application form on page 2.
• Combine the completed form and all supporting documents into one PDF file.
• Send the PDF to the application email address given in the official notification.
• Use the exact email subject: Application for R&D/SA/CSTUP/ECE/25-26/772
• Submit the email within 21 days of the advertisement. The supplied notice does not state the advertisement date or a calendar deadline.
• No hard-copy application is required.

Project and appointment

IIT (BHU) Varanasi is recruiting one Junior Research Assistant in its Department of Electronics Engineering under project code R&D/SA/CSTUP/ECE/25-26/772. Funded by the Council of Science & Technology U. P., the project concerns an Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Medical Things-based wearable cuffless blood pressure monitoring device for mHealth applications. Dr. Priya Ranjan Muduli is the Principal Investigator.

The appointment is purely temporary, with a fixed payment of Rs. 28,000 per month. The project is sanctioned for up to two years during 2025-27, and the position ends with the project. The selected candidate is expected to join immediately.

Eligibility to check before applying

This opportunity is limited to Indian citizens who reside in Uttar Pradesh. The academic requirement is a First Class B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering or an allied branch, or a First Class M.Sc. in Electronics, Physics or an allied area. First Class requires at least 60% marks or an equivalent grade. Relevant M.Tech and higher qualifications will also be considered.

A relevant GATE, NET or other national-level eligibility qualification is desirable, as is a strong academic record without backlogs. The maximum age is 28 years on 1 April 2026, subject to Government of India relaxation rules. Where other factors are equal, SC/ST candidates receive preference under those rules.

Preparing and sending the application

Complete the form attached to the notification and combine it with qualification certificates, marksheets, experience proof, age proof and other applicable documents in one PDF. OBC/SC/ST applicants must attach their caste certificate. The form also asks for qualifying examination details, employment history and a signed declaration.

Email the PDF to the address in the notification using the subject “Application for R&D/SA/CSTUP/ECE/25-26/772”. Submission is due within 21 days of the advertisement. Neither the advertisement date nor a calendar deadline is specified. A hard copy is not required.

Interview arrangements

The Principal Investigator may restrict interview calls using qualifications and experience above the minimum requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will receive interview communication. They must present original documents, and interview travel or daily allowances will not be paid.