JRF Recruitment 2026 – SVNIT Surat (SERB Project)

JRF Recruitment 2026 – SVNIT Surat (SERB Project) | Civil Engineering Research

The Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat invites applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a SERB-funded research project in the field of structural and fire engineering.

Position Overview

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• Ref/Advt No.: EEQ/2023/000130 (4/392)

• Funding Agency: SERB, Government of India

• Principal Investigator: Dr. Banti A. Gedam

• Department: Civil Engineering

Project Details

Title:

High-temperature Transient Creep in Fire Resistance Analysis of UHPC RC Columns: Experimental and Numerical Assessment

Fellowship

• INR37,000/month (First 2 Years)

• INR42,000/month (3rd Year – SRF)

• + HRA as per SERB norms

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

• B.Tech / BE (First Division) in:

  • Civil Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

AND

• M.Tech / ME in:

  • Structural Engineering

  • Structural Dynamics

  • Engineering Mechanics

  • Earthquake Engineering

Additional Requirement

• GATE / NET qualified

Desirable Skills

• Programming & simulation tools:

  • SAP, ETABS, MATLAB, ABAQUS, ANSYS

  • Artificial Intelligence, CFD

• Knowledge in:

  • Heat & mass transfer in structural systems

  • Experimental and computational analysis

Age Limit

• Maximum 30 years

• Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates

Additional Benefits

• Opportunity to register for PhD at SVNIT Surat

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental and numerical research in:

  • Fire resistance of structures

• Perform simulations and structural analysis

• Assist in research documentation and publications

How to Apply

• Send application via email to the Principal Investigator

Email: bantiagedam@ced.svnit.ac.in
Subject: Application for JRF under SERB (EEQ)

• Attach:

  • Detailed CV

  • Academic certificates

  • GATE/NET scorecard

Important Date

• Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2026

Important Notes

• Position is temporary and project-based

• Selection based on academic qualifications, experience, and interview

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Why Apply?

• Work on advanced structural and fire engineering research

• Gain expertise in computational and experimental analysis

• Opportunity for PhD and academic career growth

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