NIT Silchar JRF (ECE) 2026 - ANRF ML-Driven ISAC for Hybrid Satellite-Terrestrial 6G Connectivity | Apply by 03 September 2026

The Office of the Dean (Research and Consultancy) at the National Institute of Technology Silchar has released an advertisement for a temporary Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position to work on an Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India sponsored project in the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering. The advertisement carries reference number NITS/Dean(R&C)/ECE/721/01/2026, dated 18.08.2026. The closing date for receiving the filled-up application form (soft copy) is 03.09.2026. The position is open only to Indian citizens, is purely project-based, and has an initial tenure of two years, with extension contingent on performance review carried out every twelve months. There is one vacancy under this advertisement, and the selected candidate will be based in the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering on the NIT Silchar campus in Assam.

The research project is titled ML-Driven ISAC for Hybrid Satellite-Terrestrial 6G Connectivity. The project intends to develop Machine Learning based algorithms to address sensing and communication in terrestrial wireless systems along with satellite systems and Integrated Satellite-Terrestrial Networks (ISTN). The project is funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India, under file number ANRF/ECRG/2025/003836/ENS. The Junior Research Fellow will assist the Principal Investigator in algorithm design, simulation, and the analysis of integrated sensing and communication architectures for next-generation 6G networks.

The Principal Investigator is Dr. Sucharita Chakraborty, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam - 788010. Candidates who wish to clarify technical or scientific questions about the project before applying are encouraged to contact the Principal Investigator at the email address given in this advertisement.

Essential Qualifications

The essential qualification for the JRF position is an M.Tech/M.E degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering from a recognised university, along with a valid GATE score. Candidates are required to submit copies of their degree certificate, mark sheets, and GATE score card along with the application.

Desirable Experience

While not strictly mandatory, the following are listed as desirable: (i) a solid understanding of digital communication, probability theory, optimisation, and wireless communications, and (ii) experience with programming languages such as MATLAB or Python.

Age Limit and Emoluments

The upper age limit for applicants is 35 years as on the closing date of application, i.e. 03.09.2026. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD categories will get age and qualification relaxation as per Government of India rules. The selected Junior Research Fellow will be paid Rs. 37,000 per month, plus HRA at 10 percent if Institute accommodation is not provided. The fellowship is charged to the project head and the appointment is co-terminus with the project; no separate liability rests on NIT Silchar beyond the project period.

Tenure and Working Conditions

The initial appointment is for two years, with extension based on performance review every twelve months. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on the project, sign an agreement at the time of joining, and abide by the rules and regulations of NIT Silchar and the sponsoring agency. Candidates who are already employed in government, public-sector undertakings, autonomous bodies, or private organisations must produce a No Objection Certificate from their current employer at the time of the interview. The fellowship is purely temporary and does not confer any right to a permanent position at NIT Silchar.

Application Process

Applications are accepted only in soft-copy form. Candidates must download the prescribed application format appended to the official notification (Annexure 01(A)-2), fill in all required fields including personal details, educational qualifications, NET/GATE examination details, and employment history, and send the completed application along with a full Curriculum Vitae and soft copies of all supporting documents to the Principal Investigator at the email address sucharita@ece.nits.ac.in. The subject line of the email must read exactly: Application for the post of JRF under the project-(ML-Driven ISAC for Hybrid Satellite-Terrestrial 6G Connectivity), ANRF/ECRG/2025/003836/ENS. Applications received after 03.09.2026 will not be entertained. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview or for joining the post.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The interview date, time, and mode (online/offline) will be duly notified to shortlisted candidates through email. The Institute reserves the discretion to restrict the number of candidates to be shortlisted for the interview on the basis of screening, and no candidate may be recruited if suitable candidates are not found. The decision of the Institute in all matters relating to eligibility, shortlisting, selection, and appointment will be final and binding.

About NIT Silchar and the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering

The National Institute of Technology Silchar is one of the 31 NITs declared as Institutes of National Importance by the Government of India under the National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007. Located at Silchar in the Cachar district of Assam, the institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in engineering, science, humanities and management. The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering at NIT Silchar conducts active research in wireless and satellite communication, signal processing, VLSI, microelectronics, and related areas. The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) funds extramural research projects across the country, and the present project is part of that funding programme.

Key Information at a Glance

• Recruiting Institute: National Institute of Technology Silchar (Institute of National Importance, MoE, GoI)
• Department: Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - 1 post
• Project: ML-Driven ISAC for Hybrid Satellite-Terrestrial 6G Connectivity
• Sponsored by: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India
• Project Sanction Number: ANRF/ECRG/2025/003836/ENS
• Principal Investigator: Dr. Sucharita Chakraborty
• Essential Qualification: M.Tech/M.E in ECE/EE/E&I with valid GATE score
• Age Limit: 35 years as on 03.09.2026 (GoI relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD)
• Fellowship: Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA @10% if Institute accommodation is not provided
• Duration: 2 years (extension based on performance review every 12 months)
• Last Date for Application: 03.09.2026 (soft copy by email)
• Mode of Application: Email soft copy to sucharita@ece.nits.ac.in
• Advertisement No.: NITS/Dean(R&C)/ECE/721/01/2026 dated 18.08.2026