Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad – ANRF Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant Project

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad – ANRF Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant Project

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under an ANRF Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant Project.

The selected candidate will work on the project:

“Cyber Resilient Wide Area Control of Inverter-Based Power Networks”

The project focuses on cyber-physical power systems, inverter-based power networks, wide-area control, simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop validation.

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess a First Class B.E./B.Tech. in one of the following or an equivalent discipline:

• Electrical Engineering

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering

• Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering

• Instrumentation & Control Engineering

• Instrumentation Engineering

Candidates with a Postgraduate Degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in areas such as:

• Power Systems

• Power Electronics

• Control Systems

should have been selected through an eligible national-level examination/process such as:

• CSIR-UGC NET, including Assistant Professorship

• GATE

• Other national-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments, agencies, or institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IITs, IISc, IISERs, NISER, etc.

Desirable Qualification

Preference may be given to candidates having:

• Strong academic record

• Sound analytical skills

• Knowledge of PSCAD simulation

Experience Required

No separate minimum professional experience requirement is specified in the provided advertisement.

Candidates with relevant research or technical exposure in power systems, power electronics, control systems, PSCAD/EMTDC, or cyber-physical power networks may be well aligned with the project requirements.

Project Area

The research project focuses on:

• Power Systems

• Inverter-Based Power Networks

• Wide Area Control

• Cyber-Physical Power Systems

• Cyber Resilience

• Power Electronics

• Control Systems

• PSCAD / EMTDC Simulation

• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing

Job Description

The selected JRF will work on:

• PSCAD/EMTDC simulation of cyber-physical networks in large-scale power systems

• Modelling and analysis of inverter-based power networks

• Cyber-resilient wide-area control strategies

• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation of simulation results

• Research and technical activities associated with the sponsored project

Remuneration

The fellowship will be:

• First 2 Years: INR 37,000 per month + 16% HRA

• Third Year: INR 42,000 per month + 16% HRA

HRA will be provided based on the non-availability of accommodation at the IIT (ISM) campus.

Appointment Duration

The project tenure is:

Maximum 3 Years

The appointment will continue up to three years or until the completion of the sponsored project, whichever is earlier.

Age Limit

The age limit is not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official IIT (ISM) Dhanbad notification for applicable age criteria and relaxation provisions.

Nature of Appointment

• Research Project Position

• Junior Research Fellow

• ANRF-sponsored

• Project-based and temporary

• Co-terminus with the research project

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should submit their application as prescribed in the complete official IIT (ISM) Dhanbad recruitment notification.

The exact application link / submission procedure is not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026, up to 5:00 PM

Job Domain: Engineering and Technology / Electrical Engineering / Power Systems / Power Electronics / Control Systems / Cyber-Physical Systems

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