Welcome to an exciting opportunity at the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat. The Department of Electronics Engineering is inviting applications for the position of Research Associate-I (RA-I) or Project Associate-I (PA-I) on a purely contract basis. This role is part of a prestigious project funded by ISRO RESPOND, focusing on algorithm development for detecting spoofing signals in NavIC receivers using FPGA-based technology.
RESEARCH POSITIONS RECRUITMENT 2026
🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION
SARDAR VALLABHBHAI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, SURAT – RESEARCH POSITIONS RECRUITMENT 2026
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, is a premier engineering institution in India, renowned for its academic excellence and cutting-edge research. The institute is committed to fostering innovation and providing a conducive environment for research and development.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Research Associate-I
- Project Associate-I
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
For the position of Research Associate-I (RA-I), candidates must have a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering or an equivalent degree. Alternatively, candidates with three years of research, teaching, and design experience after M.E./M.Tech in relevant fields with at least one SCI journal publication are eligible. For Project Associate-I (PA-I), an M.E./M.Tech in relevant fields is required.
Desired skills include FPGA design and development, VHDL/Verilog programming, and proficiency in software tools like Xilinx Vivado, MATLAB, C/C++, and Python. Knowledge of GNSS receiver, signal processing, and communication systems is advantageous.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
The consolidated pay for Research Associate-I is Rs. 58,000/- per month plus 20% HRA, while for Project Associate-I, it is Rs. 31,000/- per month plus 20% HRA.
💺 JOB LOCATION
The job location is at the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat, India.
📝 HOW TO APPLY
The application form and the details of all educational qualifications and relevant experience required for this position is available on Institute website http://www.svnit.ac.in. Duly filled and signed application form along with self-attested scanned copies of B. E. /B. Tech/ M. E. /M. Tech. / M. Sc. / Ph. D. mark-sheets of all semesters, relevant experience certificates and other necessary documents if any must be submitted as a single PDF file by email at snshah@eced.svnit.ac.in on or before 1st June, 2026. Applications received after said date will not be considered. Kindly also bring relevant documents of the same (Original and Xerox) at the time of the interview.
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 1st June 2026.
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
snshah@eced.svnit.ac.in
director@svnit.ac.in
hod@eced.svnit.ac.in
🌐 WEBSITE
http://www.svnit.ac.in
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Department of Electronics Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat,
Gujarat-395007, India.
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat invites applications from eligible candidates for the Research Associate-I and Project Associate-I positions.
Research Associate-I and Project Associate-I positions Recruitment: View Official Notification
This opportunity at SVNIT, Surat, offers a unique chance to contribute to a significant project funded by ISRO RESPOND. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and research, this role is ideal for candidates looking to advance their careers in electronics engineering.







