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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in DST-SERB Sponsored Project

ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management (ABV-IIITM), Gwalior
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management (ABV-IIITM), Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Apply Deadline
15 Aug 2026
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📋 Recruitment Overview
Organization ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management (ABV-IIITM), Gwalior (ABV-IIITM)
Job Category Technical
Eligibility Qualification B.Sc. (bsc), B.Tech (btech), B.E. (b.e.), M.Sc. (msc), M.Tech (mtech), M.E. (m.e.)
Number of Vacancies 1 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale As per DST-SERB norms (fellowship amount not specified in the notification).
Gender Eligibility both
Experience Required Not explicitly required, but research work or project experience in relevant fields is desirable.
Application Fee - No application fee is mentioned for this position.
📄 Details & Description
- Opportunity to work on a DST-SERB sponsored project titled 'Edge-Enabled Digital Twin for Multimodal Human Activity Recognition and Health Anomaly Detection in Smart Homes'.
- Development of an Edge-AI-enabled Digital Twin-based multimodal smart health monitoring system for real-time detection of physiological and behavioral anomalies.
- Integration of wearable sensors, WiFi CSI, IMU, and ambient IoT data with lightweight edge intelligence for privacy-preserving, personalized health monitoring.
- Project duration: Maximum of 2 years (extendable up to 5 years based on performance and project requirements).
- Potential enrollment in the Ph.D. program at ABV-IIITM, Gwalior, subject to institute norms.
- Fellowship as per DST-SERB norms.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold an M.Tech/M.S./M.E. or equivalent degree in Electronics and Communication (EC), Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), or equivalent.
- Candidates must also possess a B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc. in EC, CSE, IT, or Electrical Engineering (EE) or equivalent.
- Candidates must have qualified GATE/NET in the relevant field for the JRF position.
- In the absence of GATE/NET qualification, candidates may be considered for the Project Associate position with emoluments as per DST-SERB norms.
- Desirable: Basic knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, human activity recognition, and edge computing.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the interview date.
- Interview will be conducted in offline mode at ABV-IIITM, Gwalior.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Final selection will be based on interview performance and academic/research credentials.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS eligible as per DST-SERB norms).
📂 Required Documents
- Detailed CV including academic details (percentage/CGPA), research works/projects, and work experience (if any).
- Copies of academic certificates and mark sheets.
- GATE/NET scorecard (if applicable).
- Any other supporting documents as requested during the shortlisting process.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned for this position.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the essential qualifications required for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?
Candidates must have an M.Tech/M.S./M.E. or equivalent degree in Electronics and Communication (EC), Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), or equivalent. They must also hold a B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc. in EC/CSE/IT/EE or equivalent. Additionally, candidates must have qualified GATE/NET in the relevant field. If GATE/NET is not available, the candidate may be considered for a Project Associate position.
Q. What is the duration of the JRF position and is it extendable?
The duration of the JRF position is a maximum of two years, extendable up to five years based on performance and project/institute norms. The position can be terminated with a one-month notice if performance is unsatisfactory.
Q. Is there an opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. while working as a JRF?
Yes, selected candidates can enroll in the Ph.D. program as per the institute norms.
Q. What is the application deadline for the JRF position?
The application deadline is 15th August 2026.
Q. How will shortlisted candidates be notified for the interview?
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the interview date. The interview will be conducted in offline mode at ABV-IIITM, Gwalior, and no travel allowance (TA) or dearness allowance (DA) will be provided.