Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, a premier technical institute in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has invited applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (On Contract). A single position is available under a DST-sponsored Indo-Sri Lanka joint research project on secure NFMI-based Wireless Body Area Networks for healthcare applications. The fellow will work on NFMI communication, blockchain-enabled security and AI-based data processing, with a possible route to Ph.D. registration at the institute.
MNNIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026 - Junior Research Fellow Post
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026523/R&C/2026-27
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1
Last Date
12 Oct
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Applications closed on 12 Oct 2026
- Notification28 Sept
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About MNNIT Allahabad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad
- Advertisement No.
- 523/R&C/2026-27
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (On Contract)
- Job Location
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from Indian nationals)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- GATE qualified
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 37,000.00 per month + 20% HRA
- Tenure
- One year initially, extendable on a yearly basis depending on performance evaluation till the end of the project (project duration 2 years)
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (On Contract)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (On Contract) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow (On Contract)
M.E./M.Tech. Electronics Engineering or allied relevant branches, or B.E./B.Tech. Electronics Engineering or allied relevant branches, and GATE qualified.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (On Contract) | M.E./M.Tech. Electronics Engineering or allied relevant branches, or B.E./B.Tech. Electronics Engineering or allied relevant branches, and GATE qualified. |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of merit and the need of the project.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed by email about the interview date and must appear with updated CV, publications if any and original and attested photocopies of mark sheets and certificates.
Salary Structure
Rs. 37,000.00 per month + 20% HRA
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form from the MNNIT Allahabad official website
- 2Fill the application form with correct information
- 3Attach self-attested copies of photograph, signature, ID proof and certificates
- 4Send the completed application to the Office of the Dean (Research & Consultancy), MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj - 211004, superscribing the envelope 'Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (on contract)_ SB-NFMI-WBAN'
- 5Email a soft copy of the application and all required documents to [email protected] with the subject 'Application for JRF (on contract) in SB-NFMI-WBAN Project'
- 6Make sure both the hard copy and the email reach before the last date
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Updated CV
•Publications if any
•Original and attested photocopies of mark sheets and certificates
•No Objection Certificate from employer for candidates in employment
Important Details
- The position is purely temporary and governed by the funding agency rules and the service conditions of the Office of the Dean (Research & Consultancy), MNNIT Allahabad.
- A hard copy of the application must reach the Institute and a soft copy must be emailed to [email protected], both on or before the last date.
- Applicants already in employment in private, government or any other organization must submit a No Objection Certificate from the employer at the time of interview.
- No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the interview.
- The Institute may relax qualification and experience for exceptional candidates and reserves the right to consider candidates of exceptional credentials without applications.
Project Details
The post is under the project 'Design and Development of Block-Chain Enabled Secure and Bio-safe NFMI-based Wireless Body Area Network (SB-NFMI-WBAN)', sanction letter no. DST/IC/SL/P-14/2026(G) dated 21/05/2026, sponsored under the Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Bilateral Science & Technology Programme. It is a collaborative initiative between MNNIT Allahabad and the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Sri Lanka. The selected candidate works on NFMI-based WBANs, compact MI sensor nodes, data compression algorithms, Blockchain-enabled secure communication and AI-based data processing, including MATLAB/Python simulations, hardware implementation and prototype development.
Other Benefits
Accommodation may be available as per availability and Institute norms. The selected JRF may register for Ph.D if the institute's eligibility conditions are met: CPI 6.5 or 60% marks in M.Tech (or equivalent) and CPI 8.0 or 75% marks in B.E./B.Tech (or equivalent). Yearly leave and medical benefits may be available as per applicable rules for project staff.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Vinay Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj - 211004.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the selected Junior Research Fellow register for a Ph.D?
Yes, the selected candidate may register for a Ph.D if the institute's eligibility conditions are met, which are CPI 6.5 or 60% marks in M.Tech and CPI 8.0 or 75% marks in B.E./B.Tech.
Is a No Objection Certificate required?
Candidates already in employment with a private, government or other organization must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview.
Can the application be sent by email?
Yes. Along with the hard copy sent by post, a soft copy of the application and all required documents must be emailed to [email protected] before the last date.
Is the Junior Research Fellow position permanent?
No. The position is purely temporary and on contract for one year initially, extendable yearly based on performance till the end of the project.
Will TA/DA be paid for attending the interview?
No, no TA/DA is paid for appearing in the interview.
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