- Temporary position for one year under the ISRO RESPOND project titled 'Meta-Material Based Matching Structures with Antennas at L & S Bands for Mitigating Radio-Frequency Blackout during Re-entry of Vehicle'.
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Vinay Shankar Pandey, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Sciences, NIT Delhi.
- Project sponsored by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under ISRO RESPOND Project
National Institute of Technology Delhi
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
National Institute of Technology Delhi, Plot No. FA7, Zone P1, GT Karnal Road, Delhi-110036
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Institute of Technology Delhi (NIT Delhi) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Sc. (bsc), B.Tech (btech), Master's Degree (masters-degree), M.Sc. (m.sc.), M.Tech (mtech) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | As per Department of Space (DOS) norms for Junior Research Fellows. |
| Age Limits | Maximum 28 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Not specified in the notification — prior experience in relevant domains is desirable. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Postgraduate degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Postgraduate degree in a Professional Course selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship) or GATE.
- Minimum 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.5 on a scale of 10) in the qualifying examination.
- Desirable: Knowledge of Plasma Physics, Microwave, Antenna Design & Development, Metamaterial antenna modelling, and simulation.
- Programming skills in MATLAB/Python/HFSS/CST/ADS are preferred.
- Prior experience in the relevant domains is an added advantage.
- Minimum 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.5 on a scale of 10) in the qualifying examination.
- Desirable: Knowledge of Plasma Physics, Microwave, Antenna Design & Development, Metamaterial antenna modelling, and simulation.
- Programming skills in MATLAB/Python/HFSS/CST/ADS are preferred.
- Prior experience in the relevant domains is an added advantage.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience.
- Walk-in interview scheduled for 7 September 2026 at 1:00 PM.
- Venue: Room no. 308, 3rd floor, Admin Block, NIT Delhi.
- Final selection based on the decision of the expert panel.
- Walk-in interview scheduled for 7 September 2026 at 1:00 PM.
- Venue: Room no. 308, 3rd floor, Admin Block, NIT Delhi.
- Final selection based on the decision of the expert panel.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD (as per Government of India/DOS/ISRO norms).
📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled application form (attached in the notification).
- Original certificates and mark sheets with attested photocopies.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Proof of age, category certificate (if applicable), and experience certificates.
- Original certificates and mark sheets with attested photocopies.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Proof of age, category certificate (if applicable), and experience certificates.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the maximum age limit for applying to the JRF position under the ISRO RESPOND project?
The maximum age limit is 28 years as of the date of the walk-in interview (7 September 2026). Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates as per Government of India/DOS/ISRO norms.
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What is the duration of the JRF position under the ISRO RESPOND project?
The position is purely temporary for a duration of one year or co-terminus with the project.
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Where will the walk-in interview for the JRF position be conducted?
The walk-in interview will be conducted at Room no. 308, 3rd floor, Admin Block, National Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi-110036.
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Is there any application fee for applying to the JRF position?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification for the JRF position under the ISRO RESPOND project.
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What are the key areas of expertise required for the JRF position?
The key areas of expertise include Plasma Physics, Microwave, Antenna Design & Development, Metamaterial antenna modelling, and simulation. Programming skills in MATLAB/Python/HFSS/CST/ADS are desirable.