Indian Institute of Information Technology, Sri City, Chittoor, an Institution of National Importance focused on information technology research and teaching, has announced recruitment for one Junior Research Fellow post under its Research and Development wing. The position is attached to a TiHAN-funded project on adaptive mobile IoT networks using UAV-assisted federated learning for disaster response, offering research work in drones, sensors and wireless communication for a tenure of around six months.
IIIT Sri City JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026Updated 13 Oct 2026IIITS/R&D/TiHAN-RVP/JRF/2026-27/01
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Last date 20 Oct 2026 · 2 days left
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About IIIT Sri City JRF Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Information Technology, Sri City, Chittoor
- Advertisement No.
- IIITS/R&D/TiHAN-RVP/JRF/2026-27/01
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Job Location
- Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 37,000 per month as per funding agency norm. No other allowances admissible.
- Tenure
- Around 6 months
- Notice Period
- One month's written notice by either the Principal Investigator or the candidate
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
B.Tech./B.E. in Electronics and communication/Equivalent with 60% (or 6.5/10 CGPA) and above, and M.Tech./M.E. in related areas/specializations of Electronics and communication/Equivalent with 60% (or 6.5/10 CGPA) and above. 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD applicants. Essential skills: knowledge in Drones/Sensors/Wireless Communication and basic knowledge of Federated learning.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | B.Tech./B.E. in Electronics and communication/Equivalent with 60% (or 6.5/10 CGPA) and above, and M.Tech./M.E. in related areas/specializations of Electronics and communication/Equivalent with 60% (or 6.5/10 CGPA) and above. 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD applicants. Essential skills: knowledge in Drones/Sensors/Wireless Communication and basic knowledge of Federated learning. |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Shortlisting is done based on the needs of the project; possessing the prescribed qualification does not ensure an interview call.
- 2Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the interview date.
Salary Structure
Rs. 37,000 per month as per funding agency norm. No other allowances admissible.
How to Apply
- 1Open the online application link provided by the institute
- 2Upload a detailed Curriculum Vitae describing your working knowledge as per the notification
- 3Upload soft copies of your mark sheets and certificates
- 4Submit the application online; no email submissions are entertained
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Detailed Curriculum Vitae
•Mark sheets and certificates
•No Objection Certificate for candidates in government or semi-government employment
Important Details
- The post is purely temporary and tied to the project; the association with the institute ends automatically on the project closing date.
- Applicants in government or semi-government employment must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer.
- Leaving the project before completion is strongly discouraged and such candidates will not get an experience certificate.
- The association can be discontinued at any time with one month's written notice from either side, and the JRF may be asked to leave if project progress is unsatisfactory.
- Selected candidates must be able to report to the institute immediately.
Project Details
Adaptive Mobile IoT Networks Using UAV-Assisted Weighted Federated Learning for Disaster Response, funded by the NMICPS Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation Foundation (TiHAN), under administrative approval No. TiHAN-IITH/03/2025-26/08/R dated 11 Aug 2026. The project develops a multi-drone disaster-response simulation environment, autonomous UAV navigation and coverage, uncertainty-aware multi-sensor fusion, and decentralized federated learning.
Desirable Skills
- Very good hands-on in ROS and standard navigation algorithms
- Very good in Python/MATLAB programming
- Good knowledge of 3D simulations of drones and experimental validation of different scenarios
- Preference may be given to candidates who published papers in reputed journals or conferences; paid journals are not considered
Terms of Engagement
- The applicant is responsible for the authenticity of the information, documents and photographs submitted
- The institute may accept applications at any time and consider candidates of exceptional credentials without applications
- Qualification and experience may be relaxed at any point for exceptional candidates
- Candidates must provide valid email IDs as interview intimation is sent by email
- Experience letters are provided only if the candidate completes the project
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can selected candidates apply for the regular PhD program at IIIT Sri City?
Yes. Candidates selected for this JRF position can also apply for the regular PhD program at IIIT Sri City if they satisfy the eligibility criteria and the institute's selection process.
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