Junior Research Fellow — TARANG Terahertz Wireless Communications for 6G
National Institute of Technology Silchar is inviting applications for 1 temporary Junior Research Fellow position under advertisement NITS/Dean(R&C)/ECE./689/03/2026, dated 27 October 2026. This opportunity belongs to a separately advertised research project in Silchar, Assam.
Opening at a glance
| Employer | National Institute of Technology Silchar |
|---|---|
| Project | TARANG: Design of Terahertz Wireless Communications Systems for 6G |
| Advertisement | NITS/Dean(R&C)/ECE./689/03/2026 |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Location | NIT Silchar, Assam; department-based project |
| Pay / stipend | INR 37,000 per month, with or without GATE/NET |
| Term | 3 years or project completion, whichever earlier; review every 12 months |
| Application deadline | 13 November 2026 |
Project and work
The TARANG project is supported by TTDF/DoT, Government of India, under accelerated research for the 6G ecosystem. It aims to combat terahertz-channel propagation loss and use AI for low-complexity beam training and resource management in wireless communication. Dr. Sucharita Chakraborty is the principal investigator in the Electronics and Communication Engineering department. The application subject identifies project TARANG/TTDF/6G/461.
Eligibility and age
Indian citizens with or without a valid GATE/NET qualification may apply. For the combined undergraduate and postgraduate route, the notice requires a B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in ECE and an M.E./M.Tech. in ECE or equivalent. Both UG and PG must have at least 60% or 6.5 CGPA for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL, or 55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD. Alternatively, applicants with only a B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in ECE need at least 70% or 7.5/10 CGPA for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL, or 65% or 7.0/10 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD. The upper age is 35 on 13 November 2026; applicable Government of India relaxation is stated for SC/ST/OBC/women/PwD/EWS candidates.
Desirable background
A solid understanding of digital communication, probability theory, optimisation and wireless communications is desirable, along with MATLAB or Python experience. Use the CV to identify specific projects and your contribution. Check the appropriate marks threshold carefully: the bachelor-only route has higher thresholds than the combined UG/PG route.
Pay and temporary engagement
The fellowship is ₹37,000 per month for candidates with or without GATE/NET. No separate HRA amount is stated in this notice. The temporary engagement lasts three years or project completion, whichever is earlier, with extension based on annual performance review. This is project employment, not a permanent institute appointment.
How to apply
- Open the official advertisement using the Apply Now link below. The PDF includes the prescribed application form; this is an email application, not a separate online registration form.
- Fill the prescribed form, sign it and prepare a CV and soft copies of all supporting documents.
- Email the application and attachments to sucharita@ece.nits.ac.in by 13 November 2026. Use the subject: Application for the post of JRF under the project TARANG/TTDF/6G/461.
- Keep a copy of the submitted email and monitor the same email account for shortlisting and interview information.
The interview date, time and mode, online or offline, will be notified by email. That interview option does not establish a work-from-home arrangement. No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview or joining, as specified in the notice.
Documents and selection
The prescribed form asks for advertisement and project details, personal and contact information, nationality, applicable category, education from Class X onward, NET/GATE information where applicable, employment details and a signed declaration. Include evidence supporting the qualifications and any claimed relaxation. Employed candidates must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at interview.
The institute may restrict the interview shortlist after screening and may recruit no candidate if suitable applicants are not found. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee selection. Selected candidates must sign an agreement at joining. Read the complete official notice for the sponsoring agency and institute terms before accepting an engagement.
The institute’s current recruitment page lists this notice. Applications were open when checked on 9 November 2026. The notice gives a closing date but no specific submission time; allow time for the email and attachments to reach the project investigator. Government status is supported by NIT Silchar’s official history identifying it as a fully funded Central Government autonomous institution and an Institute of National Importance.
