- Advertisement for the position of Research Associate (RA) under the funded project titled ‘Low-cost Prosthetics Design and Fabrication using Advanced Textile and Composites Technology’ sanctioned by the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM).
- The selected candidate will perform sensor and hardware design and conduct experimental and clinical trials for the project.
- The candidate will also be required to work 15% of the time at AIIMS Rishikesh under Professor Roop Bhoosan Kalia in the Department of Orthopedics.
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🎓 B.Tech
🎓 B.E.
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Research Associate (RA) in Low-cost Prosthetics Design
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jammu (with 15% work at AIIMS Rishikesh, Department of Orthopedics).
Apply Deadline
30 Sep 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu) (IITJMU) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Tech (b.tech), B.E. (b.e.), Ph.D. (ph.d.) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹49,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | • Fee Amount: Not mentioned in the provided job notification. • Additional Notes: ['No explicit mention of an application fee is found in the raw job notification text.', 'The application process requires uploading a duly filled form and supporting documents via an online portal, but no fee details are specified.'] |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering from a recognized university/institute.
- Minimum Academic Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), or Computer Engineering with Sensors Technology.
- Desirable: Prior experience of completing one research project and four research publications in peer-reviewed journals as first author.
- Minimum Academic Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), or Computer Engineering with Sensors Technology.
- Desirable: Prior experience of completing one research project and four research publications in peer-reviewed journals as first author.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting of candidates based on merit and project requirements.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for an interview.
- Interview will be conducted online or offline as decided by the institute.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for an interview.
- Interview will be conducted online or offline as decided by the institute.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (with age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC, women, and physically handicapped candidates)
📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled application form with requested details.
- Scanned copies of certificates and supporting documents (e.g., academic qualifications, research publications, experience letters).
- Updated CV and original/attested photocopies of mark sheets/certificates for the interview.
- Scanned copies of certificates and supporting documents (e.g., academic qualifications, research publications, experience letters).
- Updated CV and original/attested photocopies of mark sheets/certificates for the interview.
💳 Application Fee Details
• Fee Amount: Not mentioned in the provided job notification.
• Additional Notes: ['No explicit mention of an application fee is found in the raw job notification text.', 'The application process requires uploading a duly filled form and supporting documents via an online portal, but no fee details are specified.']
• Additional Notes: ['No explicit mention of an application fee is found in the raw job notification text.', 'The application process requires uploading a duly filled form and supporting documents via an online portal, but no fee details are specified.']
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Research Associate position at IIT Jammu?
The last date to apply for the Research Associate position under advertisement number IITJMU/RP00202/A-44 is 30 September 2026.
Q.
What is the salary for the Research Associate position at IIT Jammu?
The salary for the Research Associate position is ₹49,000/- per month plus HRA as applicable, as per the approved project funds. No further enhancement in salary is guaranteed.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applying to this position?
The maximum age limit for applying to the Research Associate position is 35 years. Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/OBC, women, and physically handicapped candidates.
Q.
Where will the selected candidate be required to work besides IIT Jammu?
The selected candidate will be required to work 15% of the time at AIIMS Rishikesh under Professor Roop Bhoosan Kalia in the Department of Orthopedics.
Q.
How will shortlisted candidates be informed about the interview?
Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview via email, so providing a valid email ID and phone number in the application is mandatory.