JRF Recruitment 2026 – National Institute of Technology Warangal

JRF Recruitment 2026 – National Institute of Technology Warangal

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal invites applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under an ISRO-sponsored research project.

Organization Details

• Institute: National Institute of Technology Warangal

• Location: Warangal, Telangana, India

• Advertisement No.: NITW/CED/GI/MP/ISRO/01

• Date: 28 April 2026

• Funding Agency: ISRO–NISAR–UP

Position Details

• Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

• Number of Positions: 01

• Project Duration: 3 Years

Project Details

• Project Title:
  Stochastic Modelling for High Spatio-Temporal Resolution Surface Soil Moisture Retrieval using L & S band NISAR Observations

• Project ID: RS-26002

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech in relevant disciplines
  AND

• M.Tech / M.E. / M.Sc (or equivalent) in:

  • Remote Sensing / Geoinformatics

  • Earth System Science / Atmospheric Science

  • Hydrology / Water Resources Engineering

  • Civil Engineering (Water Resources specialization)

  • Statistics / Applied Mathematics

  • Computer Science (AI/ML, Image Processing)

Minimum Marks:

• 60% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA (General/OBC/EWS)

• Relaxation as per Government norms (SC/ST/PwD)

Desirable Qualifications / Experience

Candidates with any of the following will be preferred:

• CSIR-UGC NET (JRF/LS) / UGC-NET

• Valid GATE score

• Selection through national-level exams (DST/ISRO norms)

• Experience in microwave remote sensing (SAR data – L-band, S-band)

• Familiarity with NISAR mission data / Sentinel-1 / SMAP datasets

• Strong background in:

  • Stochastic modelling / signal processing

  • Machine learning / data-driven modelling

• Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or R

• Experience with GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS)

Fellowship

• As per ISRO/DST norms (typically ₹37,000 + HRA for first two years, ₹42,000 in third year based on performance)

Application Process

• Fill the prescribed application form (as per advertisement)

• Send the completed application along with required documents via email

Email: jdas@nitw.ac.in

Important Date

• Last Date to Apply: 25 May 2026

Key Highlights

• Work on advanced ISRO-NISAR satellite data

• Strong exposure to AI/ML + Remote Sensing

• Opportunity to pursue PhD at NIT Warangal

• High-impact research in climate and soil moisture modelling