The Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), Majitar, Rangpo, released this recruitment advertisement on 28 July 2026. As per Ref. No. SMIT/RPS-L2M/JRF/2026/01, applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Research Scholar under an AICTE-funded Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) 2025 – Lab to Market project. This is for candidates with an M.E./M.Tech degree who want short-term, hands-on research experience in a government-funded project. You can read the official SMIT advertisement here.
There is 1 (one) vacancy in total, for the project titled “Real-Time Cyber-Physical System for Edible Oil Quality Monitoring.” A full breakdown of the position, qualification and remuneration follows below. The place of posting is Majitar, Rangpo, Sikkim. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official SMIT notification No. SMIT/RPS-L2M/JRF/2026/01 dated 28/07/2026. Last verified: 29 July 2026.
SMIT, Majitar, is recruiting 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Research Scholar for an AICTE Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) 2025 – Lab to Market project on edible oil quality monitoring. The last date to apply is 20 August 2026, by sending a single PDF application by email to udit.c@smit.smu.edu.in. Selection is through screening of applications followed by an interview, conducted in offline or online mode.
Quick summary
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) |
| Post | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Research Scholar |
| Total Vacancy | 1 (One) |
| Salary | Rs. 34,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Application Mode | By email (single PDF); no online portal |
| Eligibility | First class M.E./M.Tech in CSE, ECE, EE or Instrumentation (or allied areas relevant to IoT/CPS/sensor systems); GATE preferred |
| Selection Process | Screening of applications, then interview (offline/online) |
| Place of Posting | Majitar, Rangpo, Sikkim – 737136 |
| Last Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | M.E./M.Tech candidates in relevant engineering streams, age up to 30 years |
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About Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) is a constituent institute of Sikkim Manipal University, set up as a public-private partnership between the Government of Sikkim and the Manipal Education & Medical Group. It runs engineering, technology and allied programmes and takes up AICTE-funded research projects such as this one. This particular vacancy is under the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, with Prof. Udit Kumar Chakraborty as Principal Investigator.
Reaching Majitar, Rangpo
SMIT’s campus sits at Majitar, near Rangpo, in Sikkim, close to the Teesta river and the Sikkim–West Bengal border. Rangpo is the usual entry point into Sikkim for candidates travelling from Siliguri or the plains of North Bengal. The nearest airport is Bagdogra, in West Bengal, and the nearest railhead is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), also in West Bengal; both connect onward to Sikkim by road. For candidates working in similar research areas, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Sikkim and Sikkim University, Gangtok, are the other nearby institutions running comparable engineering and research programmes.
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Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 28 July 2026 |
| Last date to send application (by email) | 20 August 2026 |
The interview date is not mentioned in the official notification. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview schedule by email.
Vacancy details and salary
| Post / Discipline | Grade / Scale | No. of Posts | Pay Scale | Category Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Research Scholar | Not mentioned in the official notification | 1 (One) | Rs. 34,000/- per month (consolidated), subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds | Not mentioned in the official notification |
| Total | 1 |
Project title: Real-Time Cyber-Physical System for Edible Oil Quality Monitoring Funding agency: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), under Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) 2025 – Lab to Market, Government of India Sanction file no.: AICTE/TLB/RPS(New)/RPS-1-6538045-2025-3430/41 dated 15/06/2026 Duration: Initially 12 months, extendable up to the end of the project (maximum project duration 3 years) or availability of funds, whichever is earlier, subject to satisfactory performance and periodic review.
Eligibility
Essential qualification: First class M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Instrumentation, or allied areas relevant to IoT/CPS/sensor systems. Candidates with a valid GATE score or higher qualification/relevant research experience may be preferred, as per institute/project norms.
Desirable: Experience in IoT hardware, Arduino/Raspberry Pi, sensors, Python/ML, cloud platforms, PCB/prototyping, 3D printing/CNC, field testing or data analytics.
Age limit: 30 years. Age relaxation, if applicable, is as per Government of India/AICTE/institute norms.
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Selection process
Selection is a short, two-stage process, as stated in the notice:
- Screening of applications against the eligibility criteria above.
- Interview of shortlisted candidates, conducted in offline or online mode; shortlisted candidates are informed by email.
No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview, and the selected candidate is expected to join immediately.
How to apply
- Fill in the application form in the format prescribed by SMIT (name, date of birth/age, gender, category, contact details, qualification, GATE/NET details, experience, publications, and list of enclosures).
- Prepare a detailed CV, self-attested academic certificates/mark sheets, proof of age, experience certificates, and GATE/NET certificate (if applicable).
- Combine the filled form, CV and all certificates into a single PDF file.
- Email the PDF to udit.c@smit.smu.edu.in, with the subject line: “Application for JRF/Project Research Scholar – AICTE RPS Lab to Market.”
- Send the application on or before 20 August 2026.
There is no separate online application portal for this position; the entire process is by email.
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Documents to keep ready
- Filled application form, signed with the declaration
- Detailed CV
- Self-attested academic certificates/mark sheets
- Proof of age
- Experience certificate(s), if any
- GATE/NET certificate, if applicable
- Photo ID proof
- Proof of publications/projects/patents, if any
Important links
- Official SMIT JRF advertisement and application format
- Send application by email to Prof. Udit Kumar Chakraborty
- More Sikkim government and institute job openings
- Other central and AICTE-funded government job openings
- Post-graduate qualification jobs
Should you apply?
This post suits an M.E./M.Tech graduate in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation who wants hands-on research experience in IoT and cyber-physical systems, and who is comfortable with a fixed-term, project-based role rather than a permanent government job. With only 1 vacancy and a specific qualification match (IoT/CPS/sensor systems, GATE preferred), competition is likely to come from a narrow, specialised pool rather than a large general applicant base.
It does not suit candidates looking for long-term job security: the position runs initially for 12 months, is extendable only up to the project’s maximum 3-year duration or as long as funds are available, and can end earlier depending on performance review. The consolidated salary of Rs. 34,000/- per month is fixed and not linked to a pay scale or annual increment structure. In exchange, the role offers research exposure, publication opportunities, and project/patent documentation experience that can help build a research profile.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for the SMIT JRF / Project Research Scholar post 2026?
The last date to send the application is 20 August 2026. Applications must be emailed as a single PDF to udit.c@smit.smu.edu.in; there is no other mode of application.
What is the salary of the JRF / Project Research Scholar at SMIT?
The post carries a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 34,000/- per month, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of project funds. No separate allowances are mentioned in the notification.
What is the eligibility for the SMIT JRF / Project Research Scholar recruitment 2026?
Candidates need a first class M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Instrumentation, or an allied area relevant to IoT/CPS/sensor systems, with a valid GATE score preferred. The age limit is 30 years.
What kind of work does a JRF do on an AICTE RPS Lab to Market project?
A JRF on this project works on developing and integrating IoT/CPS-based sensor hardware, sensor interfacing, data acquisition, cloud connectivity, database creation, and field/lab testing for edible oil quality monitoring, along with supporting technical reports, publications and patent/IP documentation.
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