VJTI Recruitment 2026: 4 JRF & SRF Posts – Apply Online @ vjti.ac.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

The number of vacancies may vary at the time of actual selection. A category-wise break-up of vacancies is not provided in the notification.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF):
  • Master's Degree in Sciences or Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering or Technology Streams: Electrical, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Computer, Information Technology.
  • Candidates must have exposure to one or more areas of ICS and SCADA and a Power System background.
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF):
  • Qualification prescribed for JRF with a minimum of two years of research experience.
  • Candidates must have exposure to one or more areas of ICS and SCADA and a Power System background.
• Desirable Qualification (Both Posts):
  • Knowledge of Hardware/Embedded security.
  • Working knowledge in PSSE or PSCAD along with MTech in Power.

Experience Rule: The period of experience in a discipline or area of work is counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualification. A candidate claiming an equivalent qualification must produce the order or letter with the authority's number and date; otherwise, the application will be rejected.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Shortlisting (if applicable): If a large number of candidates apply, the Selection/Screening Committee may shortlist candidates based on a written examination, percentage of marks, desirable qualification or experience, higher qualification, or any other criteria it considers fit.
2. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email of the exact date and time of the physical or virtual interview. The interview date is not yet announced in the notification.
3. Document Verification: Selected candidates must produce original certificates and mark sheets at the interview.
4. Offer & Joining: Selected candidates are expected to join within fifteen days from receiving the offer of appointment, after pre-appointment formalities including document verification.

Transport Allowance: No TA (Travel Allowance) will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Certificates of educational qualifications, experience, date of birth, and category – combined into a single PDF file for online upload.
• For a claimed equivalent qualification: the order or letter with the authority's number and date.
• Original copies of all certificates and mark sheets to be produced at the interview.
• How to Apply: Open the online application form (Google Form) linked in the VJTI CoE-CNDS JRF & SRF Official Notification PDF, upload the combined documents PDF, and submit on or before 16 November 2026.
• For technical difficulties with the online application, candidates may write to Dr. Faruk Kazi at [email protected] with a screenshot of the error.
• The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. There is no claim to absorption, regularization, or extension after the fellowship expires.
• Either side may terminate the engagement with one month's notice or stipend/salary in lieu thereof.
• No on-campus accommodation facilities are available.

Frequently Asked Questions