NIT Raipur JRF / Project Staff Recruitment 2026 – Electrical Engineering | Walk-in Interview

NIT Raipur JRF / Project Staff Recruitment 2026 – Electrical Engineering | Walk-in Interview

The National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur) invites applications from eligible Indian citizens for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Staff recruitment in the Department of Electrical Engineering.

The position is available under an ANRF-funded research project titled “Design and Development of Pulsed Electric Field Based Non Thermal Food Processing System.”

The selected candidate will receive INR 37,000 per month + HRA, with an appointment duration of two years.

The walk-in interview is scheduled for 16 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The Department of Electrical Engineering at NIT Raipur is recruiting a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Staff member for a research project sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), New Delhi.

The project focuses on the design and development of a pulsed electric field-based non-thermal food processing system, combining electrical engineering principles with applications in food processing technology.

This opportunity is particularly relevant to candidates interested in electrical engineering, power electronics, system design, and multidisciplinary research.

Research Project Details

Project Title: Design and Development of Pulsed Electric Field Based Non Thermal Food Processing System

Sponsoring Agency: ANRF, New Delhi

Department: Electrical Engineering

Principal Investigator: Dr. Archana Sharma

The research project concerns the development of a food processing system based on pulsed electric field technology.

Relevant technical areas include:

• Electrical Engineering

• Power Electronics

• Pulsed Electric Field Technology

• Electrical System Design

• Non-Thermal Food Processing

• Multiphysics Modelling

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess a graduate or postgraduate degree in one of the following disciplines:

• Electrical Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Power Electronics

• High Voltage Engineering

• System Engineering

• Relevant specialization

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

1. National Eligibility Tests: GATE or CSIR-UGC NET, including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship).

2. National-Level Examinations: Selection through examinations conducted by MoE and its agencies or institutions, such as UGC, IITs, IISc, IISERs, or IIITs.

Preference: Candidates qualified through GATE will be given preference.

Desirable Skills

The advertisement identifies the following desirable technical skills:

• Electrical engineering software proficiency.

• Power electronics software proficiency.

• Multiphysics simulation software proficiency.

Candidates with experience using relevant engineering and simulation tools may be particularly suited to the project's technical requirements.

Fellowship and Remuneration

The selected candidate will receive ₹37,000 per month plus applicable HRA, subject to NIT Raipur norms.

Appointment Duration

The advertised project duration is two years.

Period mentioned in the advertisement: 01 December 2026 to 02 December 2028.

The appointment is associated with the ANRF-sponsored research project.

Selection Process

Selection will take place through a walk-in interview organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, NIT Raipur.

Candidates are required to attend the interview with their completed application form and supporting documents.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should attend the walk-in interview on 16 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Department of Electrical Engineering, NIT Raipur.

Candidates must bring:

1. Completed application form (Annexure-I).

2. Updated curriculum vitae (CV).

3. Original degree certificates and photocopies.

4. Original mark sheets and photocopies.

5. Publications, if any.

6. Other relevant supporting documents.

Candidates should ensure that their application form and supporting documents are complete before attending the interview.

Note: Selected candidates may be encouraged to enroll for a Ph.D. at NIT Raipur, subject to the institute's rules and regulations.

Important Dates

Contact Details

Principal Investigator: Dr. Archana Sharma

Department: Electrical Engineering

Institution: National Institute of Technology Raipur

Mobile: +91-9323494482

Email: asharmapmprof.ee@nitrr.ac.in

Official Website: https://www.nitrr.ac.in/

Candidates may contact the Principal Investigator for queries related to the recruitment.

Official Recruitment Details

Institution: National Institute of Technology Raipur

Advertisement Number: NITRR/EED/2026/4155

Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Staff

Vacancies: 01

Funding Agency: ANRF, New Delhi

Project: Design and Development of Pulsed Electric Field Based Non Thermal Food Processing System

Official Website: https://www.nitrr.ac.in/

Job Domain

Primary Field: Electrical Engineering

Specialization: Power Electronics and High Voltage Engineering

Related Fields:

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Power Electronics

• High Voltage Engineering

• System Engineering

• Pulsed Electric Field Technology

• Multiphysics Simulation

• Food Processing Technology

• Applied Engineering Research

Job Category: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Staff

Employment Type: Project-Based Research Position

Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

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