National Institute of Technology Goa, an institute of national importance located at Cuncolim in South Goa, has invited applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow, with a single vacancy on offer. The position is project-based and falls under the NISAR Utilization Programme of ISRO, Government of India, where the selected fellow will work in the Computer Science and Engineering department on SAR data analysis, vessel detection and deep learning based research.
NIT Goa JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted 05 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026NITG/NISAR/Manpower/2026/OW/02
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
15 Oct
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Applications closed on 15 Oct 2026
- Notification01 Oct
- Applications Open
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About NIT Goa Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Institute of Technology Goa
- Advertisement No.
- NITG/NISAR/Manpower/2026/OW/02
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Job Location
- Cuncolim, Goa
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET or GATE score
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 37000 + 20% HRA with other allowances as per the Institute norms
- Tenure
- Position offered for 1 year initially, extendable based on performance review; after 2 years the JRF position converts to SRF based on performance review. Total project duration 3 years.
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./M.Tech./M.E./equivalent in the relevant discipline with NET/GATE and at least 6.5 CGPA or 60 percent marks in aggregate from a recognized technical institute or university in a full-time program.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | B.Tech/B.E./M.Tech./M.E./equivalent in the relevant discipline with NET/GATE and at least 6.5 CGPA or 60 percent marks in aggregate from a recognized technical institute or university in a full-time program. |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of merit and need of the project.
- 2Written Test and/or Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email and on the NIT Goa website along with the date and time.
Salary Structure
Rs. 37000 + 20% HRA with other allowances as per the Institute norms
How to Apply
- 1Download and fill the application form attached to the notification.
- 2Prepare an updated CV and self-attested copies of certificates and supporting documents.
- 3Submit the application form and documents in soft copy through the Google Form link given in the notification.
- 4Submit the application on or before 15 October 2026.
- 5Shortlisted candidates must carry the updated CV, application form, and original and attested photocopies of mark sheets and certificates to the written test and/or interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Updated CV
•Application form
•Self-attested copies of certificates and supporting documents
•Original and attested photocopies of mark sheets/certificates
•No Objection Certificate from employer (for those in employment)
Important Details
- The appointment is for a time bound project under the NISAR Utilization Programme of ISRO and the selected candidate has to join immediately.
- 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 attending the interview or for joining.
- Incomplete application forms and forms received after the due date will be summarily rejected.
- Candidates who applied against Advt. No. NITG/NISAR/Manpower/2026/OW/01 need not apply again.
Project Details
Project No. NISAR-UP-CO-OCE08, titled 'Resource Optimised Detection of Dark vessels and prediction of vessel navigation direction using polarimetric SAR data based on Robust CFAR algorithm and Lightweight Deep learning Models', under the NISAR Utilization Programme of ISRO, GOI. Principal Investigator: Dr. Damodar Reddy Edla, Department of CSE. Total duration of the project is 3 years.
Project Objectives
- Develop a model for detection of Ship and Dark Vessels using Custom NISAR data
- To classify the type of ships based on features extracted
- Prediction of direction and navigation of detected vessels
Desired Skills
- Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) & Polarimetric SAR fundamentals
- SAR data processing & geospatial tools (e.g., handling NISAR data)
- Signal processing & detection algorithms (CFAR and variants)
- Statistical modeling for clutter and noise
- Python programming (NumPy, SciPy, OpenCV, etc.)
- Image processing & computer vision techniques
- Machine learning fundamentals (classification, feature engineering)
- Deep learning with lightweight models (CNNs, YOLO, MobileNet)
- Feature extraction for ship classification (shape, texture, polarimetric features)
- Tracking & trajectory/direction prediction (e.g., Kalman filtering)
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 9765127163, 9373151004
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who applied against the earlier advertisement apply again?
No. Applicants who applied against Advt. No. NITG/NISAR/Manpower/2026/OW/01 need not apply again.
Is a No Objection Certificate required?
Yes. Candidates already in employment in private, government or any other organization must submit an NOC from the employer at the time of interview.
Will travel allowance be paid for the interview?
No. No TA/DA is paid to candidates for attending the interview or for joining the position.
Can the JRF position lead to a PhD at NIT Goa?
Yes. The applicant may get a chance to enrol into the PhD programme at NIT Goa as per the Institute norms.
How will shortlisted candidates be informed?
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email and on the NIT Goa website, along with the date and time of the written test and/or interview.
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