Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) is a premier institute of higher education and a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act. It is renowned for its innovative approach to education and research, offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of science, engineering, and management.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

🎯 PROJECT DETAILS

• Project Title: “Development of Next Generation Trace Resilient Self-Powered Hydrogen Sensors Based on 2D Materials/4H-SiC Nanocomposite Thin Films for Strategic Applications”
• Funding Agency: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
• Investigators: Prof. Satyendra Kumar Mourya, EEE Department (Principal Investigator) Prof. Dheerendra Singh, EEE Department (Co-Principal Investigator)
• Project Tenure: 03 Years (Extendable if converted to PhD at BITS Pilani based on performance)

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

Applicants should have a B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MSc in Physics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics and Communication Engineering. Candidates with NET/GATE qualifications are preferred.

The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

NET/GATE Qualified Candidates: ₹37,000 per month for the initial two years and ₹42,000 per month for the last year. Non-NET/GATE candidates: ₹30,000 per month for the initial two years and ₹33,000 per month for the last year.

💺 JOB LOCATION

Pilani Campus, Rajasthan, India

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address.

Email the following documents to: satyendra.mourya@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in with the subject line “Application for JRF- MNRE”. Include a CV, cover letter, and contact details of at least two academic referees. Attach a copy of the NET/GATE/National-level exam scorecard if applicable.

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 25 September 2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Pilani Campus -333031, Rajasthan, India

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy project.

Junior Research Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/Satyendra-Kr-Mourya-MNRE-Project-ADV-15-9-2026.pdf  

The Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani is seeking motivated candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position to contribute to a cutting-edge project on hydrogen sensors. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to advance their research careers in a prestigious institution.