IIIT Bhagalpur Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Walk-In Interview on 9 October

Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bhagalpur is recruiting one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for a research project under the National Quantum Mission, funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DST). Candidates are called to a walk-in interview on 9 October 2026, from 11:00 AM onwards. As of 6 October 2026 (IST), this event is still upcoming and has not yet taken place.

This is a temporary, project-funded research fellowship. It is not an apprenticeship and not a permanent job.

IIIT Bhagalpur JRF post at a glance

Eligibility for the JRF post

Essential qualifications

The notice lists two qualification routes, joined by "AND/OR":

• B.E/B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Computer Science & Engineering (or equivalent), with 65% marks or 6.5 CGPA (or equivalent).
• M.E/M.Tech in Quantum, VLSI, Microelectronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering or Computer Science and Engineering (or equivalent), with 65% marks or 6.5 CGPA (or equivalent).

The scanned notice does not make clear exactly how the two routes combine, so ask the project coordinator if your degree combination is borderline.

Desirable qualifications

• Expertise in quantum tools, with domain knowledge in Quantum, VLSI, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, is preferred.
• GATE-qualified candidates are preferred.

These are preferences, not stated as mandatory. Applications are invited from Indian citizens.

How to attend the walk-in interview

1. Reach the Conference Room, Academic Block, IIIT Bhagalpur, on 9 October 2026, with reporting starting from 11:00 AM onwards.
2. Carry original and photocopied academic and experience certificates (if any), publications (if any) and a valid photo identity proof.
3. If you are currently employed, bring a No Objection Certificate (NoC) from your employer to submit at the interview.

The notice describes no online application form, application link or advance registration step. Questions go to Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Sinha at dksinha.ece@iiitbh.ac.in.

Conditions of the fellowship

• The post is purely temporary. The fellowship can be terminated with 30 days' notice before the tenure ends if performance is unsatisfactory.
• Selected candidates are expected to join immediately on receiving the offer, and may be encouraged to register for a Ph.D. depending on performance.
• No TA/DA is paid for attending the written test or interview.
• Other terms follow Institute and funding-agency norms.

What the notice does not tell us

• No application fee, age limit or reservation rules appear in the available text.
• The notice mentions a "Written/Interview" in one line, but the selection process is not otherwise described. Do not assume a written test is held.
• The venue row carries an "Online/Offline" label, but the scanned text does not say which mode applies. Only the physical venue is given, so confirm with the coordinator if you cannot travel.
• The issue date on the scanned notice is hard to read, so it is not stated here.

The available copy is a scanned PDF (official IIIT Bhagalpur notice) and some text is unclear. Check the original before travelling.

Quick answers

Is this a permanent government job?

No. It is a temporary, project-based research fellowship, initially for one year, with a possible extension based on performance.

Is there a last date to apply online?

The notice gives no online application deadline. The date to note is the walk-in interview on 9 October 2026.

Is GATE compulsory?

The notice says GATE-qualified candidates will be preferred. It does not list GATE as an essential qualification.