Junior Research Fellow Recruitment at NIT Durgapur, West Bengal

National Institute of Technology Durgapur, in Durgapur district, West Bengal, has released a notification for Junior Research Fellow recruitment under an ANRF-sponsored project in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. This Junior Research Fellow position is a purely temporary role for a duration of three years, offering candidates a chance to work on an exciting project involving Santali script and Ol-Chiki recognition along with Santali-English translation systems. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for this Junior Research Fellow post on or before August 15, 2026, by sending their application through email to the Principal Investigator.

Official Notification Reference file: NITD/CSE/JRF/ANRF-IRG/01/2026

Date Posted: 5th August 2026

Institution Name: National Institute of Technology Durgapur

Institution Profile: National Institute of Technology Durgapur is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and is a premier technical institute located, in Durgapur, West Bengal.  Vision: To impart quality technical education and focus on research and innovation to cater to the need of the country. Mission: To impart quality technical and scientific education and produce engineers, technologists, scientists and citizens who will contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the country and excel in various disciplines of knowledge. To initiate the students to research-oriented teaching-learning environment in the Institute with a focus on excellence and innovation.

Name of the Project: Design and Development of an Integrated System for the Santali Script, Ol-Chiki Recognition, and Santali-to-English and English-to-Santali Translation

Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India

Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Number of the Post: One (01)

Duration of the Project: 3 years (subject to funding and satisfactory performance of the candidate)

Essential Qualifications: M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology / Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence and Data Science / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electronics and Tele-Communication Engineering or allied subject, with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks (6.0 CGPA or 55% marks for SC/ST candidates) from any recognized Institute/University. OR B.E./B.Tech in the above disciplines or MCA/M.Sc in Computer Science, with a minimum of 8.0 CGPA or 75% marks (7.5 CGPA or 70% marks for SC/ST candidates) from any recognized Institute/University. Candidates must also be selected through a National Level Examination such as CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies including DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.

Desirable: Working experience in the field of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Image Processing, or Neural Machine Translation or related field, with publications, is preferable.

Experience: As per Norms

Emoluments per month: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (as per DST or institute norms, whichever is applicable) per month for the 1st and 2nd year, and Rs. 42,000/- + HRA per month for the 3rd year. HRA will not be available if accommodation is arranged inside the NIT Durgapur campus as per institute norms.

Job Location: Durgapur, West Bengal

Apply Mode: Email

Last Date to Apply: August 15, 2026

Institution Website: www.nitdgp.ac.in

How to Apply: Eligible and interested candidates should send a cover letter along with complete bio-data mentioning communication address, date of birth, email, educational qualifications, GATE/NET qualification, relevant research experience, publications, and research interests, along with self-attested academic documents, to the Principal Investigator on or before August 15, 2026.

Email address to apply: [email protected]

Institution Address:
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
Mahatma Gandhi Avenue Durgapur – 713209 West Bengal, India

Official Notification for Reference: National Institute of Technology Durgapur- Job Opening Notification

Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification of the Institution/University for details qualifications and other details, before applying.

General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the National Institute of Technology Durgapur jobs:

• Candidates must send their application, along with a cover letter and complete bio-data, to the Principal Investigator via email, with the subject line “Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow under ANRF-IRG Project.”
• Selected candidates will play a major role in the research, implementation, and data collection activities of the project, in collaboration with other institutes, universities, and organizations.
• Financial assistance for attending data collection, research meetings, and conferences will be funded through the project as and when scheduled.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview, and the date and other details will be shared through email.
• This position is purely temporary for a period of three years, and selected candidates will not be entitled to claim regular appointment or absorption in the institute.
• The candidate’s performance will be reviewed every six months, and the contract will be renewed based on satisfactory performance.
• Selected candidates must produce original ID proof, mark-sheets, and certificates at the time of interview and joining, failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
• The selected candidate is expected to join immediately after recruitment.
• Applications received after the specified date may not be considered.
• Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.

The Junior Research Fellow opening, at NIT Durgapur offers a great opportunity for candidates in Computer Science and allied fields to work on a meaningful ANRF-funded research project. With a competitive fellowship and the chance to pursue a PhD, this role suits driven researchers. Eligible candidates should apply before August 15, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the last date to apply for the Junior Research Fellow post at NIT Durgapur? The last date to apply for the Junior Research Fellow post is August 15, 2026.

2. What is the eligibility for the Junior Research Fellow recruitment at NIT Durgapur? Candidates need an M.E./M.Tech or B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, AI, or related engineering fields with the required CGPA or marks, along with qualification in GATE, NET, or an equivalent national-level exam.

3. What is the monthly fellowship for the Junior Research Fellow position? The fellowship is Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA per month for the first two years, and Rs. 42,000/- plus HRA per month for the third year.

4. How can I apply for the Junior Research Fellow job at NIT Durgapur? Interested candidates can apply, by sending their cover letter, bio-data, and self-attested documents via email to the Principal Investigator.

5. What is the duration of the Junior Research Fellow project at NIT Durgapur? The project duration is three years, subject to funding and satisfactory performance.

6. Which department is offering the Junior Research Fellow post at NIT Durgapur? The Junior Research Fellow post is offered, in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, at NIT Durgapur.

7. Can the Junior Research Fellow selected under this project register for a PhD? Yes, the selected Junior Research Fellow candidate can register for a PhD program under this project.