NIT Mizoram – Junior Research Fellow Recruitment (AI-CPS Sand Mining Project, 2026)
Organization
NIT Mizoram
Duration
18 months (temporary, co-terminus with project)
Fellowship Amount
₹37,000 per month + 10% HRA (₹40,700 total)
Overview
About Organization
National Institute of Technology Mizoram (NITMZ), an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is engaged in advanced research and development across engineering and technology disciplines.
About Project
Project Title: AI-CPS Framework for Intelligent River Sand Mining in Mizoram: IoT-Driven Deposit Mapping, SAV Operational Guidance, and Worker Safety Intelligence for Dual-Mode Mining Environments Funding Agency: Technology Development (TD) Program-2026, TEXMIN – NIT Mizoram Mining CPS Centre of Excellence (CoE) Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. F. Lalchhandama, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering Co-PI: Dr. C. Lalengmawia, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Recruitment Overview Table
| Position | No. of Posts | Fellowship | Duration | Age Limit | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 | ₹37,000 + 10% HRA (₹40,700 per month) | 18 months | 28 years (relaxable as per norms) | August 21, 2026 |
• BE/B.Tech (or equivalent) in CSE, ECE, EE, or related discipline, preferably with valid GATE score • OR M.Tech/M.E. in CSE/IT/ECE or related discipline (as per DST/SERB norms for JRF in Engineering) • Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying degree • Desirable Skills: – Python programming and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, XGBoost) – IoT/embedded systems (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, LoRa communication) – GIS tools (QGIS, Leaflet.js) – Web/database backends (Flask, PostGIS)
Fellowship Details
Fellowship Amount: ₹37,000 per month + 10% HRA (₹40,700 total)
Duration: 18 months (temporary, co-terminus with project)
Age Limit: 28 years (relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women candidates as per Government of India norms)
Test Scores Accepted: GATE/NET preferred
Eligibility Criteria: BE/B.Tech/M.Tech/M.E. in relevant disciplines with strong programming and IoT/ML skills
Important Dates: • Advertisement Date: August 13, 2026 • Application Deadline: August 21, 2026
Job Nature
• Deployment and maintenance of IoT sensor networks at field sites • Dataset collection, curation, and labelling • Development and validation of ML models (SDM/SOG modules) • Development of wearable Worker Safety Intelligence (WSI) nodes • GIS dashboard development • Field visits to river mining sites in Aizawl and neighbouring districts • Preparation of reports and publications
How to Apply
Interested candidates must send their application, CV, certificates, and GATE/NET scorecard (if applicable) to: 📧 lalchhandama.cse@nitmz.ac.in
Who Can Apply
Engineering graduates and postgraduates with strong programming, IoT, and ML skills, and interest in applied research for intelligent mining and worker safety systems.
Why Apply
This recruitment offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI-CPS research in mining, gain field experience, and work on interdisciplinary applications combining IoT, ML, and GIS technologies.
Financial Support
Fellowship Amount: ₹37,000 per month + 10% HRA (₹40,700 total)
Eligibility Criteria
OR M.Tech/M.E. in CSE/IT/ECE or related discipline
Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying degree
Desirable Skills: Python programming, ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, XGBoost), IoT/embedded systems (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, LoRa), GIS tools (QGIS, Leaflet.js), web/database backends (Flask, PostGIS)
Test Scores Accepted
GATE/NET preferred (as per DST/SERB norms for JRF in Engineering)
Important Dates
| 0 | Advertisement Date: August 13, 2026 |
| 1 | Application Deadline: August 21, 2026 |
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