Junior Research Fellow — Gravity Energy Storage
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is accepting applications for Junior Research Fellow — Gravity Energy Storage under Developing Indigenous Gravity Energy Storage Technology. The current advertisement is P.Rect./R&D/2026/217. The official research-vacancy index records its posting date as 28 October 2026, with applications due by 7 November 2026. This is a temporary, contractual research/project opportunity.
| Institution | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
|---|---|
| Position | Junior Research Fellow — Gravity Energy Storage |
| Advertisement | P.Rect./R&D/2026/217 |
| Openings | 1 |
| Project/group | Developing Indigenous Gravity Energy Storage Technology |
| Location | Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur; WFH not advertised |
| Initial term | 1 year; provision of renewal for subsequent years |
| Remuneration | ₹37,000 per month consolidated |
| Last date | 7 November 2026 |
| Application method | Email to sdharm@iitk.ac.in |
Qualifications and skills
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering / M.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Renewables or Power Systems, and GATE-qualified. Research experience in power systems, electrical energy storage or related fields is preferred.
The qualification line names B.Tech Electrical Engineering / M.Tech Electrical Engineering, Renewables or Power Systems, together with GATE qualification. Applicants should check that their exact degree and GATE status meet the advertised condition. No minimum number of research-experience years is stated; relevant research experience is preferred.
Work described in the notice
- Contribute to the project Developing Indigenous Gravity Energy Storage Technology in the Department of Electrical Engineering.
Pay and appointment terms
₹37,000 per month consolidated. 1 year; provision of renewal for subsequent years.
The notice states a consolidated monthly amount of ₹37,000 and one year of appointment with provision for renewal. It does not publish a separate HRA amount, incentive structure or guaranteed extension; do not add benefits that are absent from this advertisement.
Prepare the application
Prepare a concise explanation of your relevant electrical-engineering or energy-storage work and your GATE qualification. Gravity energy storage is the named project area. The source does not provide detailed task allocations, a specific test syllabus or a guaranteed renewal, so confirm these during recruitment.
How to apply
The notice invites applications by email; a particular form or mandatory document list is not specified. State the post and advertisement clearly and provide accurate qualification, GATE and relevant research details.
- Read the exact official advertisement linked below and check the closing date and advertisement number.
- Send your application to sdharm@iitk.ac.in by 7 November 2026. Identify the post and advertisement number clearly.
- Retain a copy of the sent application and monitor the email address you supplied for any shortlisting/interview communication.
Selection and important checks
The interview may be online or offline. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications and experience conditions will not be informed or called for interview. No TA/DA is payable for attending an offline interview.
The accessed notice does not state an application fee, age limit or a precise closing-hour timezone. Do not assume an undisclosed exemption, relaxation or deadline extension. The current official page was live when checked on 1 November 2026; recheck the original advertisement for any later correction before applying.
