- Recruitment for a Junior Research Assistant (JRA) under a sponsored research project titled 'Development of an AI-Enabled Platform for Remote Condition Monitoring of Overhead Power Transmission Line Insulators'.
- Project sponsored by the Council of Science & Technology, U.P. (CSTUP).
- Role involves designing and developing AI-enabled sensing and monitoring systems for remote condition assessment of overhead power transmission line insulators.
- Position is temporary and co-terminus with the project duration.
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Active Listing
🎓 B.Tech
🎓 B.E.
Junior Research Assistant (JRA)
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Apply Deadline
21 Sep 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi (IIT (BHU)) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Tech (btech), B.E. (be) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹28,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 28 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or allied branches.
- Minimum 60% marks (or equivalent grade) in the qualifying degree.
- Only Indian citizens who are residents of Uttar Pradesh are eligible, as per CSTUP funding norms.
- Upper age limit: 28 years as on the last date of application (age relaxation applicable as per Govt. of India regulations).
- Valid GATE score in EE/EC/CS/AI (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) or any other national-level eligibility examination in the relevant discipline is desirable.
- Minimum 60% marks (or equivalent grade) in the qualifying degree.
- Only Indian citizens who are residents of Uttar Pradesh are eligible, as per CSTUP funding norms.
- Upper age limit: 28 years as on the last date of application (age relaxation applicable as per Govt. of India regulations).
- Valid GATE score in EE/EC/CS/AI (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) or any other national-level eligibility examination in the relevant discipline is desirable.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on qualifications, experience, and GATE/NET scores.
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email for an interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email for an interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General
OBC
SC
ST
OBC
SC
ST
📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled Application Form (attached in the notification PDF).
- Qualification certificates and mark sheets (10th, 12th, B.Tech./B.E.).
- Experience certificate (if any).
- Age proof (e.g., birth certificate).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- GATE/NET scorecard (if applicable).
- Original documents to be shown at the time of interview if shortlisted.
- Qualification certificates and mark sheets (10th, 12th, B.Tech./B.E.).
- Experience certificate (if any).
- Age proof (e.g., birth certificate).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- GATE/NET scorecard (if applicable).
- Original documents to be shown at the time of interview if shortlisted.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Junior Research Assistant (JRA) position at IIT (BHU), Varanasi?
The last date to apply is 21st September 2026, 23:59:59 IST.
Q.
What is the stipend for the Junior Research Assistant (JRA) position?
The stipend for the JRA position is Rs. 28,000 per month.
Q.
Is there an application fee for the JRA recruitment at IIT (BHU), Varanasi?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification for this recruitment.
Q.
What is the upper age limit for applying to the JRA position?
The upper age limit is 28 years as on the last date of application, with age relaxation applicable as per Govt. of India regulations.
Q.
What are the preferred skill sets for the JRA position?
Preferred skills include hands-on experience in AI/ML model development, signal and image processing, Python programming, sensor design, embedded systems, and high-voltage systems.