- Recruitment for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Project Assistant under ANRF (PMECRG) sponsored research project titled 'Mitigating Memorization in Medical Vision–Language Models via Conditional Entropy Increasing Augmentation'.
- Positions are temporary and initially for one year, extendable based on performance and project requirements.
- Focus areas include machine learning, language models, vision-language models, medical imaging, and allied fields.
- Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in AI/ML with potential for Ph.D. admission at IIT Jammu.
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Junior Research Fellow and Project Assistant under ANRF Sponsored Research Project
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
Jagti, NH-44, Nagrota, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir - 181221
Apply Deadline
12 Aug 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate), B.Sc. (bsc), B.Tech (btech), M.Sc. (msc), MCA (mca), M.Tech (mtech), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹27,000 - ₹42,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 28 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Prior research experience in machine learning, computer vision, or allied fields is desirable but not mandatory. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee for any category. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Indian nationals only.
- For Junior Research Fellow (JRF):
- Option A: M.E./M.Tech./M.S. (Research) or equivalent in CSE/IT/Mathematics & Computing with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD/EWS/OBC-NCL).
- Option B: B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA in CSE/Computer Science/Mathematics with at least 80% marks (75% for SC/ST/PwD/EWS/OBC-NCL) and a valid GATE score (mandatory for B.E./B.Tech. candidates).
- For Project Assistant:
- Same as JRF eligibility criteria (Option A or B).
- Candidates awaiting final results may apply.
- Candidates with prior research experience in machine learning, computer vision, or allied fields will be preferred.
- For Junior Research Fellow (JRF):
- Option A: M.E./M.Tech./M.S. (Research) or equivalent in CSE/IT/Mathematics & Computing with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD/EWS/OBC-NCL).
- Option B: B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA in CSE/Computer Science/Mathematics with at least 80% marks (75% for SC/ST/PwD/EWS/OBC-NCL) and a valid GATE score (mandatory for B.E./B.Tech. candidates).
- For Project Assistant:
- Same as JRF eligibility criteria (Option A or B).
- Candidates awaiting final results may apply.
- Candidates with prior research experience in machine learning, computer vision, or allied fields will be preferred.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on merit and project requirements.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about written test and/or interview dates.
- Selection may include a written test and/or interview conducted offline or online.
- Candidates must present original and attested photocopies of mark sheets/certificates during the interview.
- Final selection is subject to document verification and performance in the selection process.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about written test and/or interview dates.
- Selection may include a written test and/or interview conducted offline or online.
- Candidates must present original and attested photocopies of mark sheets/certificates during the interview.
- Final selection is subject to document verification and performance in the selection process.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
Open for all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD). Age relaxation: 3 years for SC/ST/women/PwD and 2 years for OBC-NCL candidates.
📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled application form (available on the online portal).
- Scanned copies of educational certificates (10th, 12th, graduation, post-graduation, etc.).
- Scanned copies of experience certificates (if applicable).
- Scanned copies of caste certificate (if applicable for reservation).
- Scanned copies of disability certificate (if applicable for PwD candidates).
- Valid GATE scorecard (if applicable).
- Updated CV/resume.
- Valid email ID and phone number for communication.
- Scanned copies of educational certificates (10th, 12th, graduation, post-graduation, etc.).
- Scanned copies of experience certificates (if applicable).
- Scanned copies of caste certificate (if applicable for reservation).
- Scanned copies of disability certificate (if applicable for PwD candidates).
- Valid GATE scorecard (if applicable).
- Updated CV/resume.
- Valid email ID and phone number for communication.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee for any category.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?
Candidates must have an M.E./M.Tech./M.S. (Research) or equivalent in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), or Mathematics & Computing with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA. A relaxation of 5% is applicable for SC/ST/PwD/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates. Alternatively, a B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA in CSE, Computer Science, or Mathematics with at least 80% marks or equivalent CGPA is required, along with a valid GATE score for B.E./B.Tech. candidates.
Q.
What is the salary structure for the Project Assistant position?
The salary for the Project Assistant position is ₹27,000 per month with no HRA applicable. The position is initially for one year and may be extended based on performance and project requirements.
Q.
Is there an age relaxation for reserved category candidates?
Yes, the upper age limit is relaxable up to 3 years for SC/ST/women and physically handicapped candidates, and up to 2 years for OBC (NCL) candidates.
Q.
How will shortlisted candidates be informed about the interview process?
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the written test and/or interview. They must provide a valid email ID and phone number in their application.
Q.
Are travel allowances provided for candidates called for the interview?
No, candidates must travel to IIT Jammu at their own expense. No travel or daily allowances (TA/DA) will be provided for attending the interview or joining the position.