📡 IIT Ropar Recruitment 2026 – Applications Invited for JRF, Project Associate‑I and Research Associate‑III

The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar has released an advertisement inviting applications from Indian nationals for project positions under the Meity‑funded project No. R‑23011/14/2026. The project is led by Dr. Ashwani Sharma, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Department, IIT Ropar.

The recruitment notification specifies the number of vacancies and duration of appointment

  • Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate‑I: 4 posts
  • Research Associate‑III: 1 post

The appointment will be for a period of three years and will end with the closure of the project.

The pay scale for the positions is attractive

  • JRF / Project Associate‑I: ₹37,000 per month + 10% HRA
  • Research Associate‑III: ₹67,000 per month + 10% HRA

The eligibility criteria for JRF / Project Associate‑I have been clearly defined

  • B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc. or M.Tech/M.E./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science, or similar fields with at least 60% marks (or 6/10 grade points).
  • Applicants should have a valid GATE score or have passed other National Eligibility Tests/National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Institutions.
  • Applicants without GATE may be considered with lower emoluments as per Institute rules.

The desirable skills for JRF / Project Associate‑I emphasize antenna and communication expertise

Skills include Antenna Design, Simulation, HFSS, CST, Wireless Communication, optimization, hardware development, testing, meta surfaces, and antenna arrays.

The eligibility criteria for Research Associate‑III have been clearly defined

  • Ph.D. with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
  • Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis are also eligible to apply.

The desirable skills for Research Associate‑III emphasize advanced microwave engineering

Skills include Antenna and Microwave Engineering, metamaterials, frequency selective surfaces, and reflectors.

The application process has been outlined

Candidates must apply through the IIT Ropar website (under jobs) by filling the Google Form and uploading their CV. Last date for submission of applications: 31 August 2026

The conclusion of the notification highlights merit‑based selection

The IIT Ropar Spectra Project Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for candidates in electrical engineering, electronics, and communication fields to contribute to cutting‑edge research in antenna design and microwave engineering. 📡