Junior Research Fellow
pplications are invited from interested candidates for two Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts at NIT Andhra Pradesh. The candidates will work on the MEITY-sanctioned project "Energy Efficient Mesh Architecture Based Indigenous Neuromorphic Processor for Extreme Edge IoT Applications" under the Chips-to-startup (C2S) scheme
| Total Vacancies | 2 |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 37K - Rs. 42K |
| Age Limit | –35 Years (as on notif. date) |
| Apply Mode | ONLINE |
Important Dates
| Application End | 15 Apr 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PH | Nil / Exempt |
| Female | Nil / Exempt |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil / Exempt |
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| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
Full Details
Project Details
The National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh (NIT AP), Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, is recruiting for two JRF positions[cite: 2, 5]. The selected candidates will work under Dr. Kiran Kumar Gurrala (PI) and Dr. Puli Kishore Kumar (Co-PI) on a project sponsored by MEITY[cite: 5, 7]. The total duration of the project is 5 years. Selected candidates are also eligible to register for a Ph.D. degree at NIT Andhra Pradesh.
Essential Qualifications
- Candidates must hold a Master's degree in allied specializations of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
- UR/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates must have secured 60% or above aggregate marks (CGPA of 6.5), while SC/ST/PWD candidates require 55% or above aggregate marks (CGPA of 6.0) either at the UG or PG level.
- OR: Candidates with a Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering or allied branches from Centrally funded Technical Institutes (CFTI) may apply.
- For Bachelor's candidates, UR/EWS/OBC-NCL category applicants must have 75% or above aggregate marks (CGPA of 8.0), and SC/ST/PWD candidates must have 70% or above aggregate marks (CGPA of 7.5).
- All candidates must qualify in National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET) or GATE.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Expertise in EDA tools along with domain knowledge in VLSI, Machine Learning/Deep Learning, and Embedded systems is preferred.
Selection Procedure & Application Process
- Selection will be based on qualification, experience, and performance in an interview/written test[cite: 15, 16].
- Eligible candidates must send a soft copy of the filled-in application form, a detailed CV, and educational/experience certificates to kirankumargurrala@nitandhra.ac.in[cite: 12].
- No hard copies will be accepted, and only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email regarding the interview date and mode[cite: 13, 15].
- The last date for the receipt of applications is 16-04-2026.