VNIT Nagpur JRF Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 15 Sep (Maharashtra)

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (VNIT Nagpur), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released VNIT Nagpur Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post. Is VNIT Nagpur JRF Recruitment 2026 out? Yes — the notification is currently open, offering GATE-qualified Electronics and Communication Engineering graduates a research fellowship opportunity at one of India's premier technical institutes in Maharashtra. The selected Junior Research Fellow will support an ECE-focused research project at VNIT Nagpur, contributing to experimental or analytical research work under the guidance of the project's Principal Investigator. Selection for VNIT Nagpur JRF 2026 consists of a Written Test followed by an Interview. Salary for this post is ₹37,000 per month plus 8% House Rent Allowance, a standard institutional fellowship rate for JRF positions at Indian technical institutes. The VNIT Nagpur JRF 2026 application is submitted via email; there is no online portal for this recruitment. The last date to apply for VNIT Nagpur Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 is 15 September 2026. There is no application fee for any candidate category. Candidates must read the complete official VNIT Nagpur JRF 2026 notification PDF, available at vnit.ac.in, and send their application to the official email address specified in the notification before the deadline.

A 4-year B.Tech./Bachelor's/M.Tech Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) or an equivalent/related discipline from a recognised University/Institution, with First Class or a minimum CGPA of 6.5/10, along with a qualified GATE score in the relevant discipline. This Junior Research Fellow post is tied to a specific ECE-focused research project at VNIT Nagpur, so candidates should confirm their GATE score and specialisation area align with the project's actual research focus before applying.

• Not specified in the official notification

• 4-year B.Tech./Bachelor's/M.Tech Degree in ECE or an equivalent/related discipline, with First Class or minimum CGPA of 6.5/10, from a recognised University/Institution
• A qualified GATE score in the relevant discipline is mandatory
• This is a contractual research fellowship tied to a specific project, not a permanent institutional staff position
• No application fee is charged to any candidate category
• Age limit is not specified in the official notification

• No application fee for any category

• ₹37,000 per month, plus House Rent Allowance (8%)

1. Read the official VNIT Nagpur JRF 2026 notification carefully before applying, available at vnit.ac.in
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and GATE score
3. Attach self-attested copies of required documents — educational certificates, GATE scorecard, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
4. Clearly mention "Junior Research Fellow" in the subject line of your email application
5. Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification
6. Ensure the email is sent on or before the last date, 15 September 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for your own records
8. Watch for a response from VNIT Nagpur regarding shortlisting for the Written Test
9. Prepare for the Written Test and subsequent Interview if shortlisted
10. Confirm interview mode and any required documents once contacted