Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment at NIT Calicut, Kozhikode – 2026
NIT Calicut invites applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Project Associate positions under an ANRF-funded Electronic Warfare research project. Eligible ECE, AI, ML, Data Science, Statistics, and Computer Science candidates can apply before 8 July 2026.
Date Posted: 29 June 2026
Organization: National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut)
Organization Profile
National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is one of India’s leading Institutes of National Importance, renowned for excellence in engineering, technology, science, and management education. Located in Kozhikode, Kerala, the institute actively promotes advanced research through funded projects supported by national agencies and industry collaborations.
Job Title / Designation
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate
Department
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
Project Details
Project Title:
ECM and ECCM in Cognitive Radar Electronic Warfare: An Inverse Learning Setting
Funding Agency:
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Number of Positions
| Position | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| JRF / Project Associate | 02 |
Duration of Engagement
- Initial appointment for 6 months
- Extendable based on performance
- Maximum project duration up to 3 years
Essential Qualifications
Position 1 (3-Year Duration)
Candidates must possess:
- First Class B.E./B.Tech in:
- Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
- Related disciplines
OR
- First Class M.Sc. in:
- Statistics
- Computer Science
along with
- First Class B.Sc. in:
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Computer Science
Position 2 (2-Year Duration)
- First Class B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
- Or closely allied disciplines
Desirable Qualifications
Position 1
Preference will be given to candidates with:
- M.Tech in:
- Signal Processing
- Telecommunication
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
- Related areas
Area of Work
Position 1
Research involving:
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Probabilistic Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Electronic Warfare Systems
Position 2
Research and development involving:
- Electronic Warfare Systems
- Prototype Development
- Hardware/System Design
Salary Details
| Category | Monthly Fellowship |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (GATE/NET Qualified) | ₹37,000 + 20% HRA |
| Project Associate-I | ₹30,000 + 20% HRA |
| Project Associate-II | ₹33,000 + 20% HRA |
Project Associate-II Eligibility
Candidates with:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in:
- Industrial R&D
- Academic Institutions
- Scientific Organizations
Apply Mode
Online Application (Preferred) or Email Submission
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 08 July 2026 |
| Tentative Online Interview | 10 July 2026 |
| Expected Joining Date | On or Before 30 July 2026 |
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Filled registration form
- Updated CV/Resume
- Educational certificates
- Mark sheets
- Experience certificates (if applicable)
All documents should be merged into a single PDF file.
Email Subject Line
Application for JRF-ANRF-EW
Email Addresses
Online Application Link
Apply Online for NIT Calicut JRF Recruitment
Organization Website
Organization Address
National Institute of Technology Calicut
NIT Campus Post
Kozhikode – 673601
Kerala, India