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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah

IIEST Shibpur invites applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under an ANRF-funded project on cyber-resilient EV charging infrastructure. Candidates with M.Tech/B.Tech and valid GATE scores can apply by 25 July 2026. Fellowship up to ₹54,600 per month.

Date Posted: 29 June 2026

 Organization: Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur

Organization Profile

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, Howrah, is a premier institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Known for its excellence in engineering education, innovation, and advanced research, IIEST actively collaborates with national funding agencies to undertake high-impact research projects in emerging technologies.

Job Title / Designation

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Purely Temporary

Project Details

Project Title:
Development of Cyber-Resilient Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Security Control Framework with Fault Diagnosis and Vulnerability Analysis Facilities

Project Code:
DRC/ANRF(4211)/EE/AB/025/25-26

Funding Agency:
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India

Principal Investigator:
Dr. Atanu Banerjee, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering

Co-Investigator:
Dr. Amal Barman, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering

Department & Vacancy

Department of Electrical Engineering

  • Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – 01 Post

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must satisfy any one of the following:

Option 1

  • M.E./M.Tech in:
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Electronics & Communication Engineering
    • Computer Science & Engineering
    • Information Technology
    • Allied disciplines
  • Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
  • Valid GATE Score.

Option 2

  • B.E./B.Tech in:
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Electronics & Communication Engineering
    • Computer Science & Engineering
    • Information Technology
    • Allied disciplines
  • Minimum 80% marks or 8.5 CGPA.
  • Valid GATE Score with at least 80 Percentile.

Relaxation: As per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/DA candidates.

Final Year Candidates

Candidates currently in the final semester may also apply. Selected candidates must submit qualifying degree results and related certificates by 30 September 2026.

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates having experience in:

  • Power Electronic Converter Design
  • DC-DC and DC-AC Converter Control
  • Renewable Energy Integration
  • MATLAB Programming and SIMULINK
  • FPGA Programming
  • DSP Controllers
  • Microcontroller-Based Systems
  • IoT Sensors and Applications
  • Hardware Prototype Development
  • Embedded Systems and Automation

Job Responsibilities

The selected JRF will work on:

  • Cyber-security of EV charging infrastructure
  • Grid Emulator and EVSE integration
  • EV Battery Management Systems (BMS)
  • IoT-based cyber-attack generation and testing
  • AI-driven cyber-security control frameworks
  • Fault diagnosis and vulnerability analysis
  • Development of intelligent control modules for EV charging stations

Salary Details

First & Second Year

  • Fellowship: ₹37,000/- per month
  • HRA (30%): ₹11,100/-
  • Total: ₹48,100/- per month

Third Year

  • Fellowship: ₹42,000/- per month
  • HRA (30%): ₹12,600/-
  • Total: ₹54,600/- per month

Additional Benefits

  • Medical facilities available through institute doctor and affiliated hospitals.
  • Opportunity to register for a Ph.D. program at IIEST Shibpur as per institute rules.

Age Limit

  • Maximum Age: 32 Years
  • Relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/DA candidates.

Duration

  • Initial appointment for 1 year
  • Extendable up to 3 years based on performance
  • Position is co-terminus with the project

Application Mode

Email Application (Single PDF File)

Important Date

Particulars Date
Last Date to Apply 25 July 2026 (11:59 PM)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

  • Prescribed application form
  • Educational certificates
  • Mark sheets
  • GATE score card
  • Experience certificates (if any)
  • Supporting documents

All documents must be merged into one PDF file and emailed before the deadline.

Email Address

atanu.ee@faculty.iiests.ac.in

Organization Website

IIEST Shibpur Official Website

Organization Address

Office of the Dean (Research & Consultancy)
Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology (IIEST), Shibpur
Howrah – 711103
West Bengal, India