Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 at IIT Kanpur – Power Electronics Research Project

Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 at IIT Kharagpur – Power Electronics & Energy Storage Research Project

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) invites applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for a temporary sponsored research project focused on power management, power quality improvement, traction substations, and energy storage applications in Indian Railways.

Position Overview

Project Title

Power Management and Quality Enhancement of Traction Substation in Indian Railways: A Power Conditioning and Energy Storage Approach

The project focuses on improving the power management and power quality of railway traction substations using advanced power-conditioning and energy-storage technologies.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess either:

• Postgraduate Degree in Basic Science

OR

• Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in a Professional Course

Candidates should also have qualified through one of the prescribed national-level selection processes, such as:

• CSIR-UGC NET, including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship

• GATE

• 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

  • Other equivalent examinations

Desired Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge of Power Electronics is essential.

Desirable skills and experience include:

• MATLAB/Simulink

• PCB Design

• Hardware Design

• Hardware Testing

• Power Electronics Systems

Applicants should preferably possess either:

• B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Electrical Engineering with a valid GATE score

OR

• M.E./M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering

Research Areas

The selected JRF is expected to contribute to research involving:

• Power Electronics

• Power Quality Enhancement

• Energy Storage Systems

• Power Conditioning

• Railway Traction Systems

• MATLAB/Simulink Modelling

• PCB and Hardware Design

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Coordinator / Principal Investigator

Shambhu Sau

Age Limit

The upper age limit for the position is:

28 Years

Applicable relaxation, if any, will be governed by institute and funding-agency norms.

Fellowship / Compensation

The position is listed under consolidated compensation. However, the exact fellowship amount is not specified in the provided recruitment details.

Applicants should refer to the official IIT Kharagpur notification for the applicable remuneration.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply through the prescribed IIT Kharagpur SRIC recruitment procedure using:

Reference No.: IIT/SRIC/R/MQA/2026/102

Candidates should keep the following documents ready, as applicable:

• Updated CV/Resume

• Educational certificates and marksheets

• GATE/NET or equivalent qualification certificate

• Experience certificates

• Relevant technical/research credentials

• Other documents required by IIT Kharagpur

Important Dates

Application Fee: Nil

About IIT Kharagpur

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) is an Institute of National Importance and one of India's leading institutions for engineering, science, technology, and interdisciplinary research. The institute conducts advanced research across areas such as electrical engineering, power electronics, energy systems, transportation, and sustainable technologies.

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