Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, a leading higher education institute in Rajasthan, has announced recruitment for Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate-I posts under a project funded by the Department of Science and Technology through the National Quantum Mission. There are nine positions in total across the Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses. Selected candidates will work on quantum and classical machine learning for the detection and certification of quantum entanglement, supporting secure quantum communication research.
BITS Pilani JRF and Research Associate Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
9
Last Date
15 Oct
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Status
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 15 Oct 2026
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open30 Sept
- Applications Closed15 Oct
About BITS Pilani JRF and Research Associate Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Computer Science/Engineering, Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Physics and Research Associate-I (RA-I)
- Job Location
- Pilani, Rajasthan
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET/GATE qualification or the prescribed national-level selection process as per DST JRF norms
- Tenure
- 2 years as JRF, extending to a third year onwards as SRF after performance evaluation (total 3 years); 3 years as RA-I
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Computer Science/Engineering
6
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Physics
1
Research Associate-I (RA-I)
2
Total9
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Computer Science/Engineering | 6 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Physics | 1 |
| Research Associate-I (RA-I) | 2 |
| Grand Total | 9 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Computer Science/Engineering6 posts
- Qualification
- First-class M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in CSE / CS / AI / Data Science / IT / Quantum Computing or allied disciplines; candidates must satisfy DST JRF eligibility through NET/GATE or the prescribed national-level selection process.
- SRF Stipend
- Rs. 42,000 per month from the third year onwards after performance evaluation
- PhD Registration
- Selected JRF candidates may be permitted to register for the PhD programme of BITS Pilani, subject to institute norms
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Physics1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc./M.S. or equivalent in Physics / Applied Physics / Quantum Science & Technology / Mathematical Physics or allied disciplines; NET/GATE or the prescribed national-level selection process as per DST norms.
- SRF Stipend
- Rs. 42,000 per month from the third year onwards after performance evaluation
- PhD Registration
- Selected JRF candidates may be permitted to register for the PhD programme of BITS Pilani, subject to institute norms
Research Associate-I (RA-I)2 posts
- Qualification
- Ph.D./equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering or allied disciplines; OR M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent with three years of research/teaching/design & development experience after the postgraduate degree and at least one SCI-indexed research paper, as per DST norms.
- Experience
- Three years of research/teaching/design & development experience after the postgraduate degree, with at least one SCI-indexed research paper (for the M.E./M.Tech. route)
Age Limit
As per applicable DST / Government of India norms
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on merit, relevant experience and project requirements.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed of the interview, which may be conducted online or offline; only qualified and suitable candidates are called.
Salary Structure
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Computer Science/Engineering
Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Physics
Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month
Research Associate-I (RA-I)
Pay: Rs. 58,000 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Computer Science/Engineering | Rs. 37,000 per month |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Physics | Rs. 37,000 per month |
| Research Associate-I (RA-I) | Rs. 58,000 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Open the online application portal for the NQM project.
- 2Select the preferred campus and position (JRF or RA-I) in the application form.
- 3Fill in the application form with your personal, academic and research details.
- 4Submit the application online on or before 15 October 2026.
Important Details
- The posts are available at the Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses of BITS Pilani, and applicants select their preferred campus and position in the application form.
- All positions are purely on a contractual basis and tied to the DST National Quantum Mission project.
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Computer Science/Engineering: First-class M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in CSE / CS / AI / Data Science / IT / Quantum Computing or allied disciplines; candidates must satisfy DST JRF eligibility through NET/GATE or the prescribed national-level selection process.
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Physics: M.Sc./M.S. or equivalent in Physics / Applied Physics / Quantum Science & Technology / Mathematical Physics or allied disciplines
- NET/GATE or the prescribed national-level selection process as per DST norms.
- Research Associate-I (RA-I): Ph.D./equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering or allied disciplines
- OR M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent with three years of research/teaching/design & development experience after the postgraduate degree and at least one SCI-indexed research paper, as per DST norms.
Project Details
Project title: Quantum and Classical Machine-Learning-Enabled Detection, Quantification, and Certification of Quantum Entanglement for Quantum Circuits and Secure Communication. Funded by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, under the National Quantum Mission. Selected candidates work on classical machine learning and quantum machine learning for the detection, classification, quantification and certification of quantum entanglement, including quantum-circuit design and execution, measurement-based dataset generation, hybrid quantum-classical model development, quantum-state characterization and applications to secure quantum communication.
Project Investigators
- Pilani Campus: Prof. Ashutosh Bhatia, Prof. Sainath Bitragunta, Prof. Jayendra Nath Bandyopadhyay, Prof. Yashvardhan Sharma
- Goa Campus: Prof. Kunal Kishore Korgaonkar
- Hyderabad Campus: Prof. G. Geetha Kumari
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can selected Junior Research Fellows register for a PhD at BITS Pilani?
Yes. Selected JRF candidates may be permitted to register for the PhD programme of BITS Pilani, subject to institute norms.
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