Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, a state university in Uttar Pradesh, has invited applications for one post of Junior Research Assistant (JRA) or Research Assistant (RA) on a contractual basis. The position is under a Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh sponsored research project titled Design and Development of Metasurface Based Multibeam Antenna for 5G Applications, housed in the Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The role involves carrying out research work and project-related activities assigned by the Principal Investigator for the duration of the sanctioned project.
MJPRU Recruitment 2026 - Junior Research Assistant and Research Assistant Posts
- Notification26 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed06 Oct
About MJPRU Junior Research Assistant / Research Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University
- Advertisement No.
- MJPRU/E&I/CSTUP/DG/01/2026
- Post Name
- Junior Research Assistant (JRA) / Research Assistant(RA)
- Job Location
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Uttar Pradesh (Applications are invited from eligible residents of Uttar Pradesh; a valid Uttar Pradesh domicile/residential certificate must be submitted)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Purely contractual and co-terminus with the project; project duration is three years, with continuation subject to satisfactory performance, availability of funds and project requirements
- Notice Period
- One month's prior written notice by either party
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Assistant (JRA) / Research Assistant(RA) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, subject to the educational eligibility prescribed in the applicable CST-UP R&D Guidelines. Experience/knowledge in antenna design, RF & microwave engineering, metasurfaces/metamaterials, 5G communication, electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST Microwave Studio / ANSYS HFSS, MATLAB, VNA and antenna measurement/testing will be preferred.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Assistant (JRA) / Research Assistant (RA) | B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, subject to the educational eligibility prescribed in the applicable CST-UP R&D Guidelines. Experience/knowledge in antenna design, RF & microwave engineering, metasurfaces/metamaterials, 5G communication, electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST Microwave Studio / ANSYS HFSS, MATLAB, VNA and antenna measurement/testing will be preferred. |
Age Limit
Maximum 28 years as on 1 April 2026
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of merit and the specific requirements of the project; mere possession of the prescribed qualification does not guarantee an interview call.
- 2Interview
Only shortlisted candidates are informed by email about the date, time and mode/venue of the interview; they must bring an updated CV, original mark sheets/certificates and self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents.
Salary Structure
Rs. 28,000 per month (fixed); no HRA admissible unless specifically permissible under the sanction/guidelines
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form (Annexure-I) from the official MJPRU website.
- 2Fill in the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details.
- 3Attach self-attested copies of educational qualifications, experience/research documents and other supporting certificates.
- 4Superscribe the envelope or email subject as 'Application for the post of JRA/RA (on contract) in CST-UP Project ID 8303'.
- 5Send the completed application form to Dr. Deepak Gangwar, Principal Investigator, Department of Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly - 243006 (U.P.).
- 6Alternatively, email a scanned copy of the complete signed application to the official email ID of the Principal Investigator or the Department.
- 7Ensure the application reaches the office within 10 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- The post is open only to residents of Uttar Pradesh, who must submit a valid UP domicile/residential certificate.
- Applicants already employed in private, government or any other organization must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
- The appointment is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project, and confers no right or claim to a regular or permanent appointment in the University.
- The selected candidate's primary responsibility is to carry out the research work and other project-related activities assigned by the Principal Investigator, and the candidate may be required to visit research centres, laboratories, field locations, institutions or other places in India for project work.
- Hostel accommodation may be provided subject to availability and University rules.
Project Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Design and Development of Metasurface Based Multibeam Antenna for 5G Applications |
| Project ID | 8303 |
| Funding Agency | Council of Science & Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CST-UP), Lucknow |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Deepak Gangwar, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, FET, M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly |
| Project Duration | Three (03) Years |
| Sanction Letter | CST/E&T/D-976 dated 05.08.2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the application be sent by email instead of post?
Yes. Along with the hard copy, a scanned copy of the complete signed application may also be sent to the official email ID of the Principal Investigator or the Department.
Will TA/DA be paid for attending the interview?
No. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Is the JRA/RA appointment permanent?
No. The appointment is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project, and does not confer any right or claim for a regular or permanent appointment in the University.
Do candidates already in a job need any certificate?
Yes. Applicants currently employed in private, government or any other organization must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview.
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