NIT Delhi Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

National Institute of Technology Delhi has invited applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post, purely on contract basis, in the DST funded project "Design and Development of Portable VIS-NIR Spectrometer for Detection of Pesticide Content in Fruits and Vegetables Products". The project runs for about 1.5 years and the pay is Rs. 37000/- + 27% HRA. Indian citizens with the required postgraduate or engineering qualification and a valid GATE/NET/National level examination or own fellowship may apply by emailing a detailed CV to [email protected] by 16 November 2026.

About NIT Delhi

National Institute of Technology Delhi is the institute issuing this advertisement. The post sits in a DST funded research project led by Principal Investigator Dr. Gyanendra Sheoran, Associate Professor (Physics), Department of Applied Sciences. The project concerns a portable VIS-NIR spectrometer for detecting pesticide content in fruits and vegetable products.

Vacancy Details

The notice advertises one position: JRF – 01. The notice prints no category-wise break-up.

Who Can Apply

Only Indian citizens may apply. The essential qualification for the JRF post, as printed, is:

• Post graduation in Sciences (Physics/instrumentation/any relevant field), or graduation or post-graduation in Engineering/Technology;
• qualified with valid GATE/NET/National level examination/Own fellowship.

Desirable: candidates with experience in dealing with optics/prototyping of instruments, machine learning, 3D imaging, spectral imaging, or proficiency in MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python will be preferred.

Age: JRF – 32 years. SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates will get relaxation on qualification and age as per Govt. of India Rules. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The JRF post carries Rs. 37000/- + 27% HRA. The engagement is purely on contract basis under the DST funded project, and the project duration is about 1.5 years.

How to Apply for NIT Delhi Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

1. Date of birth and contact details: mobile number, email and postal address.
2. Educational/professional qualifications.
3. Summary of completed/on-going research projects (only relevant to this project).
4. Publications (only SCI, if any).
5. A statement showing the candidate's strength and compatibility with the project requirements.
6. Contact details of two referees, and any other information.

For any query, contact Dr. Gyanendra Sheoran ([email protected]), Associate Professor (Physics), Department of Applied Sciences, National Institute of Technology Delhi, Mob.: 7042131946. The notice does not mention an email subject line.

Selection and Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview through email. The notice does not print an interview date. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

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