Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at National Institute of Technology Warangal
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at National Institute of Technology Warangal has invited applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions under an ANRF-funded research project titled:
“AI-guided Smart Point-of-Care Device for Early Detection of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Rural and Urban Areas.”

Project Details
- Sponsoring Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) – Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG)
- Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Number of Posts: 2
- Project Duration: 3 Years
- Job Nature: Research and Development
- Location: Warangal
Fellowship / Salary
Candidates with NET/GATE Qualification
- ₹37,000 + HRA (1st & 2nd Year)
- ₹42,000 + HRA (3rd Year after SRF upgradation)
Candidates without NET/GATE
- ₹30,000 + HRA (1st & 2nd Year)
- ₹33,000 + HRA (3rd Year after SRF upgradation)
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
- B.Tech/B.E in Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent
AND/OR - M.Tech/M.E in related specializations with research areas in:
- Embedded Systems
- Machine Learning
- Signal & Image Processing
- VLSI System Design
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Vision
Desired Skills
- Medical Image Processing
- Computer Vision
- Edge-AI
- Python / MATLAB
- Deep Learning & Machine Learning
- Publications or patents in relevant domains are preferred
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates
Additional Benefits
- HRA as per institute norms
- Hostel and mess facilities (subject to availability)
- Opportunity to register for Ph.D. at National Institute of Technology Warangal
Application Process
- Apply through the prescribed Google Form
- Submit:
- Application form
- One-page CV/Bio-data
- Scanned certificates in a single PDF
- Important Date
- Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
Contact Details
Prof. Pradeep Kumar Das
Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
National Institute of Technology Warangal
Email: pradeepkd@nitw.ac.in
Important Notes
- Position is purely temporary
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for ONLINE/OFFLINE interview
- No TA/DA will be provided
