JRF in IoT for 5G/6G with AI and Quantum Machine Learning for Signal Processing, IIT Delhi (MeitY Project)

Job Description

This JRF job in AI signal processing is at the Centre for Applied Research in Electronics (CARE), IIT Delhi. The MeitY project builds a unified IoT architecture and framework for 5G and 6G. The ad asks for a keen interest in quantum computing, quantum machine learning and AI-based signal processing.

At a glance

• Post: Junior Research Fellow, 1 post
• Where: Centre for Applied Research in Electronics (CARE), IIT Delhi, New Delhi
• Pay: ₹37,000 a month + HRA at 27%
• Duration: Renewed yearly, up to the project end (14 March 2027)
• Apply by: 28 October 2026, 5:00 pm, by email

The project is “A Unified IOT Architecture and Development Framework for 5G/6G Applications” (RP04769G). The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) funds it. The Principal Investigator is Prof. Monika Aggarwal of CARE. The advertisement is IITD/IRD/287/2026, dated 13 October 2026. It is open to Indian nationals only. The ad prints the post name with a stray bracket, “Jr. Research Fellow) – (01)”; it means one JRF post.

About the 5G/6G IoT project

• Support research on an IoT architecture for 5G and 6G applications
• Develop and test signal processing methods in MATLAB and Python
• Explore AI-based and quantum machine learning methods for signal processing
• Help with project reports and papers

The advertisement does not list duties. The points above describe typical JRF work on a project with this title and the skills the ad asks for. Ask the PI for the exact tasks at interview.

Why this role matters

5G and 6G networks will link billions of small devices. Making them work together needs new signal processing, and AI is now part of that toolkit. This JRF gives hands-on project work and a path into a PhD in communications.

Eligibility

• First-class B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline
• A valid GATE score, as JRF rules require
• NET/GATE may be relaxed for graduates of Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with CGPA above 8.0 (80% aggregate marks)
• Good programming in MATLAB and Python
• Strong basics in signal processing, linear algebra and probability
• A keen interest in quantum computing, quantum machine learning and AI-based signal processing
• Indian nationals only; no age limit is stated in the advertisement

Only shortlisted candidates are called for an online interview. Their names and interview details appear at ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted. IIT Delhi may set higher shortlisting criteria. SC/ST candidates may get a 5% relaxation in marks. The post is contractual with consolidated pay, renewed yearly or up to the project end, whichever is earlier.

Pay and duration

• ₹37,000 a month (consolidated) plus HRA at 27%
• Contract renewed yearly, or up to the project end (14 March 2027), whichever is earlier

How to apply

Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website (ird.iitd.ac.in/rec). Fill in your marks or division for each degree and your work experience. Email the form to Prof. Monika Aggarwal at monikaaggarwaliitdird@gmail.com. Put the advertisement number IITD/IRD/287/2026 in the subject line. Questions on eligibility go to the same address.

Key dates

• Advertisement dated: 13 October 2026
• Last date to email the form: 28 October 2026, 5:00 pm
• Shortlist and online interview details: posted at ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted

Please read the official IIT Delhi advertisement IITD/IRD/287/2026 (PDF) before applying, and browse more Junior Research Fellow jobs on ResearchJobs.in.