NIT Meghalaya JRF Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply via Email by 17 Aug

National Institute of Technology Meghalaya (NIT Meghalaya) has announced its Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 for 1 contractual vacancy under Advertisement No. NITMGH/ECE/TTDF/6G/179/2026-2027/794, tied to a Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) project focused on 6G wireless technology. This NIT Meghalaya JRF Recruitment 2026 sits at the cutting edge of India's telecom research push, since TTDF is a Government of India scheme specifically set up to fund indigenous development of next-generation telecommunications technology, making this an unusually forward-looking research opportunity for candidates in the electronics and communications space. Eligible candidates need an M.Tech./M.E. in RF and Microwave Engineering or Wireless Communication Engineering, or an M.Sc. with a valid GATE/NET qualification, or alternatively a GATE-qualified B.Tech./B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering — giving both postgraduate and strong undergraduate candidates a route to apply. Selection for this NIT Meghalaya TTDF/6G JRF post runs through merit-based shortlisting followed by an interview, which can be conducted either online or offline depending on candidate location and institute convenience, with the shortlist notification expected on 18 August 2026 and the tentative interview date set for 21 August 2026 — a notably fast turnaround from the application deadline. Applications for NIT Meghalaya JRF Recruitment 2026 must be submitted via email, and the last date to apply is 17 August 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates should prepare a complete bio-data application with self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates where applicable, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs, clearly mentioning the post applied for in the email subject line. Given the short window between application closing and the tentative interview date, candidates should have their documents ready in advance and check their email regularly for the shortlist notification, since NIT Meghalaya, located in Sohra (Cherrapunji), is somewhat remote and candidates travelling from other states should plan logistics ahead of a possible in-person interview call.

Junior Research Fellow: M.Tech./M.E. in RF and Microwave Engineering or Wireless Communication Engineering or a related discipline, or M.Sc. with a valid GATE/NET qualification, or a GATE-qualified B.Tech./B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related discipline.

• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Age relaxation as per NIT Meghalaya norms and guidelines

• M.Tech./M.E. in RF and Microwave Engineering or Wireless Communication Engineering or a related discipline
• M.Sc. with a valid GATE/NET qualification
• GATE-qualified B.Tech./B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related discipline
• Age not exceeding 28 years, with relaxation as per NIT Meghalaya's institute norms and guidelines
• Candidates should have foundational knowledge relevant to RF, microwave, or wireless communication research given the project's focus on 6G technology development

Required Documents: complete bio-data with personal details, educational qualifications, and experience; self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates where applicable, valid ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs — all to accompany the emailed application. Important Instructions: candidates must clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of their application email, since project-based recruitment at NIT Meghalaya often runs multiple concurrent openings and unclear subject lines can delay or misdirect an application; and given the short 3–4 day gap between the application deadline and the tentative interview date, candidates should keep their documents and travel arrangements ready in advance rather than waiting for the shortlist notification to start preparing.

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for any category.

• Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 37,000 per month, consolidated
• The position is contractual, tied to the duration of the sponsoring TTDF/6G research project

1. Read the official NIT Meghalaya notification carefully before applying, confirming you meet the qualification route matching your degree
2. Prepare your complete bio-data application including personal details, educational qualifications, and any relevant experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs
4. Clearly mention "Junior Research Fellow — Advt No. NITMGH/ECE/TTDF/6G/179/2026-2027/794" in the subject line of your application email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification PDF
6. Ensure the email is sent on or before the last date, 17 August 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for your own future reference
8. Watch your email closely around 18 August 2026 for the shortlist notification, given the fast-moving timeline to the 21 August tentative interview date