Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Fri Jan 30 2026

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

Official project recruitment advertisement issued by the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.

Organization Details

Organization Name: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Department / Centre: Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Saurabh Khanna

Post & Vacancy

Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Number of Positions	01 (One)
Nature of Position	Project Position

Important Dates

Advertisement Date: 14 January 2026
Last Date to Apply (Email Submission): 30 January 2026
Online Interview Date: Will be conveyed to shortlisted candidates by email

Emoluments & Duration

Monthly Emoluments	Rs. 37000 per month
Duration	12 months
Performance Note	Based on performance, the JRF may be given the opportunity to convert to PhD

Project Information

Title of Project	Compressed Sensing-Based Ultra-High Resolution Automotive FMCW Radars
Sponsor of the Project	SERB (now ANRF)

Note: Applications are invited from Indian nationals only for the project position(s) under the Principal Investigator (Dr. Saurabh Khanna), Department/Centre: Electronics and Communication Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

Option 1: M.Tech in Signal Processing / Communication Systems or equivalent
OR Option 2: B.Tech in ECE or Electrical Engineering

Mandatory Exam Qualification

The candidate (UG or PG) must have qualified GATE / CSIR-UGC NET examination.

Minimum CGPA / Percentage Requirement

Level	Minimum Requirement (as per notification)
PG	CGPA higher than 7.0 (or ≥ 70%)
UG	≥ 7.5 CGPA (only UG in case of only UG qualification)

Nationality Requirement

Applications are invited from Indian nationals only.

Job Description & Required Skills

Primary Responsibilities

Development and HW/SW prototyping of algorithms for FMCW Radar
Matlab-based programming
C-based embedded programming and scripting

Expected Knowledge & Skills

Good knowledge of digital signal processing and linear algebra concepts
Good programming skills (in C language for embedded system programming, and Matlab)

Application Process (How to Apply)

Mode of Application

Eligible candidates desiring to appear for the online interview should email their applications to the Principal Investigator.

Where to Send the Application

Email (Principal Investigator): sakhanna@ece.iitr.ac.in

Documents to Email (as per notification)

Cover letter (email) with detailed CV
Experience including research, industrial field and others
Scanned copies of all UG & PG degree certificate, marksheets (as applicable) and experience certificate

Application Deadline

The last date for application to be submitted by email to the Principal Investigator is 30 January 2026.

Selection Process & Interview Information

Selection Method

Selection will be through online interview
The date of online interview will be conveyed to shortlisted candidates by email

TA/DA Disclaimer

Please note that no TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

Reservation / Preference Information

Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.

Job Location

Field	Details (as per notification context)
Institution	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Department	Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
City	Roorkee
State	Uttarakhand
Country	India

Contact / Helpline Details

Telephone	+91-1332-28-4956
Email	sakhanna@ece.iitr.ac.in

Contact is provided for the Principal Investigator for application submission and communication related to online interview.

Official Website

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

Notes from the Notification

Applications are invited for project position(s) under the Principal Investigator in the Department of ECE, IIT Roorkee.
The online interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by email.
Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.