NIT Mizoram Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

NIT Mizoram JRF Recruitment 2026 offers 1 Junior Research Fellow vacancy in Computer Science & Engineering with ₹37,000 salary plus 10% HRA. B.E./B.Tech. and M.E./M.Tech. candidates in relevant disciplines can apply for the AI, IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems research project.

Date Posted: 20th August 2026

Organization: National Institute of Technology Mizoram (NIT Mizoram)

Organization Profile

National Institute of Technology Mizoram (NIT Mizoram) is a centrally funded technical institute offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes in engineering and technology. The institute has invited applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering under a Technology Development project funded through TEXMiN – NIT Mizoram Mining CPS Centre of Excellence (CoE).

Project Details

Project Title:
“AI-CPS Framework for Intelligent River Sand Mining in Mizoram: IoT-Driven Deposit Mapping, SAV Operational Guidance, and Worker Safety Intelligence for Dual-Mode Mining Environments”

Funding Programme: Technology Development (TD) Program 2026
Funding Centre: TEXMiN – NIT Mizoram Mining CPS Centre of Excellence (CoE)
Project Duration: 18 Months
Project Type: Technology Development Research Project

The project focuses on developing an intelligent framework using Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Internet of Things (IoT) and intelligent monitoring technologies for river sand mining.

The research will address areas such as deposit mapping, operational guidance, mining intelligence and worker safety in dual-mode mining environments.

Position Details

Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Vacancy: 01
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
Location: Chaltlang, Aizawl, Mizoram
Tenure: 18 Months
Nature of Appointment: Temporary / Contractual
Reference No.: NITMZ/Estt./57-18(1)/2025/1642

Project Investigators

Principal Investigator:
Dr. F. Lalchhandama
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
NIT Mizoram

Co-Principal Investigator:
Dr. C. Langenmawia
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
NIT Mizoram

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess:

Option 1

B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in:

• Computer Science & Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Related disciplines

Candidates with a valid GATE score are preferably considered.

OR

Option 2

M.E./M.Tech. in:

• Computer Science & Engineering
• Information Technology
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Other relevant disciplines

Eligibility will be considered according to applicable DST/SERB norms for JRF in Engineering.

Research Areas

The selected JRF will work on multidisciplinary research involving:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Internet of Things
• Intelligent monitoring systems
• River sand mining technologies
• Deposit mapping
• Operational guidance systems
• Worker safety intelligence
• Mining automation
• Sensor-based monitoring

The project provides an opportunity for candidates interested in combining AI, IoT and engineering technologies with real-world mining and worker-safety applications.

Fellowship / Salary

₹37,000 per month + 10% HRA

The fellowship and other benefits will be governed by the applicable project, institute and funding-agency norms.

Duration of Appointment

The appointment will be for 18 months.

The position is:

• Purely temporary
• Contractual
• Co-terminus with the requirements and duration of the funded project

Continuation will depend on project requirements and applicable funding/institute rules.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications according to the procedure prescribed in the official NIT Mizoram JRF recruitment notification.

Candidates should carefully verify the official notification for:

• Application procedure
• Exact application deadline
• Fellowship details
• Age limit
• Required documents
• Selection process
• Interview details
• Other terms and conditions

Application Deadline: 21st August 2026

Important: The provided recruitment details mention 21 August 2026 as the last date, while the supplied notice excerpt says to refer to the complete advertisement for the application deadline. Candidates should verify the deadline in the official notification before applying.