IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Quantum Technologies

IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Quantum Technologies

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur invites applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a sponsored research project focused on Quantum Communication and Photonics. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in quantum technologies, photonics, and next-generation secure communication systems.

Organization Details

Project Details

Project Title:

Indigenous Development of Quantum Sources (Single Photon and Entangled Photon Pair) at Room Temperature for Quantum Communication and Key Distribution Applications

Principal Investigator

Prof. Shailendra Kumar Varshney

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess:

• Postgraduate Degree in Basic Science, OR

• Graduate/Postgraduate Degree in a Professional Course

Applicants must have qualified through one of the following national-level selection processes:

• CSIR-UGC NET (including Assistant Professorship)

• GATE

• National-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and Agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IITs, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.

Age relaxation of up to 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Visually Handicapped/Female candidates as per applicable norms.

Desirable Experience

Preference will be given to candidates having experience or knowledge in:

• Quantum Technologies

• Photonics

Important Date

Selection Process

Applications will be screened based on eligibility and relevant qualifications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by IIT Kharagpur for the subsequent stages of the recruitment process.

Why Apply?

This JRF position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in Quantum Communication, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), and Photonics. Selected candidates will work on the development of indigenous quantum light sources for secure communication technologies while collaborating with leading researchers at IIT Kharagpur, gaining valuable experience in one of the fastest-growing areas of advanced scientific research.

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