IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – DST Project

IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – DST Project

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has invited applications from Indian nationals for 01 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering under a Department of Science and Technology (DST) sponsored research project. The project focuses on Quantum Computing, Quantum Neural Networks, and Image Analysis.

Recruitment Highlights

Project Title

“Qu-GEN: A Versatile Quvolutional Neural Network Library for Enhanced Image Analysis on Quantum Computers”

The project focuses on the development and application of quantum-based neural network techniques for enhanced image analysis, combining concepts from Quantum Computing, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should possess either:

• Postgraduate Degree in Basic Science

OR

• Graduate / Postgraduate Degree in a Professional Course

Candidates must also have been selected through one of the following qualifying processes:

National Eligibility Tests

• CSIR-UGC NET, including Lectureship / Assistant Professorship

• GATE

National-Level Examinations

Selection through national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies/institutions, including:

• DST

• DBT

• DAE

• DOS

• DRDO

• MoE

• ICAR

• ICMR

• IITs

• IISc

• IISERs

• NISER

• Other recognised Government agencies/institutions

Fellowship & Nature of Engagement

• Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• Vacancies: 01

• Fellowship: INR 37,000 per month + HRA

• The appointment will be made under a DST-sponsored research project.

• The position is project-based and temporary in nature.

Research Area

The selected candidate is expected to contribute to research involving areas such as:

• Quantum Computing

• Quantum Machine Learning

• Quantum Neural Networks

• Quvolutional Neural Networks

• Image Analysis

• Computer Vision

• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

• Quantum Algorithms

Documents Required

The complete list of documents is not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the full IIT Roorkee notification for requirements that may include:

• Application on the prescribed format / plain paper

• Detailed CV / Resume

• Educational qualification certificates

• Academic mark sheets

• NET / GATE or relevant national-level examination certificate

• Experience certificates, if applicable

• Research/publication details

• Other supporting documents prescribed by IIT Roorkee

Application / Selection Process

• Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals.

• Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational and national-level examination requirements.

• Applications should be submitted according to the procedure mentioned in the complete IIT Roorkee advertisement.

• Eligible/shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview or further selection process.

• Candidates should verify the application deadline, submission mode, and interview schedule from the complete official notification.

Important Instructions

• Only 01 JRF position is available.

• The fellowship is INR 37,000 per month + HRA.

• Candidates must possess the required academic qualification along with an eligible NET/GATE or recognised national-level selection qualification.

• The project is funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

• The position is based in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, IIT Roorkee.

• Applicants should check the complete official notification for application deadline and detailed submission instructions.

Candidates with the prescribed postgraduate/professional qualification and a valid NET, GATE, or other eligible national-level examination qualification may apply as per the official recruitment procedure.

Official Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Department: Computer Science & Engineering
Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Vacancies: 01
Principal Investigator: Prof. Pradumn K. Pandey
Funding Agency: DST
Fellowship: INR 37,000 per month + HRA
Advertisement Date: 11 September 2026
Application Deadline: Not visible in the provided notification excerpt
Location: IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India

Job Domain: Engineering and Technology

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