About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 18-03-2026 | Ends On: 23-03-2026 |
| Class: Research Jobs | |
| Qualifications: Post Graduates (M.Tech.), Engineers (CS/IT), Engineers (Electrical), Engineers (Electronics), Engineers (Instrumentation), Engineers (Others) | |
| Experience Type: Fresher | |
| Tenure Type: Contract Basis | |
| States: Maharashtra | |
1 Junior Research Fellow vacancy at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)
Applications are invited by Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) for filling 1 contractual post of Junior Research Fellow under a research project. Last Date for submission of applications is 23-03-2026.
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow |
| Project Name | Development of a Sustainable Ecosystem for Fully Autonomous Smart Drones |
| Project Description | This clinical-scale engineering project aims to develop a holistic ecosystem for fully autonomous smart drones. The research integrates drones with existing mobility systems and focuses on building secured and trustworthy drone architectures. Key deliverables include establishing advanced facilities for design, manufacturing, and testing, alongside a robust cyber-security assessment framework to prevent unauthorized hijacking or data breaches. The project emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to demonstrate, commercialize, and deploy drone technologies in real-world scenarios. It is typically funded under MeitY or DST sponsored schemes. |
| Duration | Initially One Year, extendable based on quarterly performance review and fund availability |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Electronics / Electronics Telecom / IT / Computer / Instrumentation / AI-ML / Cyber-Security. |
| Monthly Salary | Rs.37,000/- + 27% HRA (Total Rs. 46990/- consolidated) |
| Selection Process | On the basis of interviews to be held after initial shortlisting based on academic qualifications. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Candidates are required to apply through the prescribed Google Form by providing educational and personal details for proper identification. Registration requires uploading scanned testimonials for age proof, category, and professional experience combined into a single PDF file for verification during the recruitment process. Applicants must ensure that all supporting documents are uploaded before the deadline. The application must be submitted on or before 23-03-2026. |
| Last Date to Apply | 23-03-2026 |
| Contact | Email ID (for technical issues): coe.cnds@vjti.org.in |
| Job Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra |