IIT ISM Dhanbad SRF Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Post

Age limit

• Maximum age: 35 years at the date of joining. Relaxations as applicable for SC, ST, OBC, and women candidates.

Educational qualifications

• M.E./M.Tech in ECE, CSE, EE, ME, Aerospace or B.E./B.Tech in the same fields with at least 2 years of research experience.

Other eligibility criteria

• Candidates must have qualifications in National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET, including lectureship) and/or GATE, or should have been selected for their graduate/postgraduate programs through national-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments and their agencies.
• Good academic background with knowledge in UAV systems, Communication Systems, Machine Learning & Signal Processing, Sensors, or related areas.
• Desirable: Industrial experience in drone technologies.
• Desirable: Good communication skills in scientific writing and presentations.

Important dates

• Notification Date: 20/01/2026
• Last date for online submission: 04/02/2026 (11:59 pm)

Application fees

• No specific application fee information is provided in the notification. If fees are applicable, details will be provided in the official notification.

General information

• The position is funded under a sponsored MeitY project related to unmanned aircraft systems (drone technology).
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for interviews, which may be conducted online or offline.
• Applicants should attach all supporting documents (educational certificates, experience, age proof, caste certificate if applicable, publications, awards, CV with photo).
• Principal Investigator: Dr. Ravi Kumar Gangwar, HoD & Professor, Department of Electronics Engineering, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. Contact details and project san­ction information are provided in the official notification.

How to apply

• Interested candidates must fill the online application form via the link above and attach all required documents as specified in the notification.