ABV-IIITM Gwalior JRF Recruitment 2026: Apply for DST-SERB Sponsored Project

ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management (ABV-IIITM), Gwalior has announced an official notification inviting applications from eligible and dynamic candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (or Project Associate) under a DST-SERB (ANRF) sponsored research project.

This post provides a comprehensive overview of the vacancy, eligibility criteria, project details, fellowship norms, selection procedure, and step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

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Recruitment Overview

Parameter	Details
Recruiting Organization	ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management (ABV-IIITM), Gwalior
Sponsoring Agency	Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) / DST-SERB
Project Reference No.	ANRF/ECRG/2025/004141/ENS
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate
Principal Investigator (PI)	Dr. Anjali, Assistant Professor (IT)
Application Mode	Email (Offline Application)
Application Deadline	15th August 2026
Interview Mode	In-person / Offline at ABV-IIITM Gwalior

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Project Details & Scope

Project Title

Edge-Enabled Digital Twin for Multimodal Human Activity Recognition and Health Anomaly Detection in Smart Homes

About the Research Project

The primary objective of this sponsored project is to design and develop an Edge-AI-enabled Digital Twin-based multimodal smart health monitoring system. The project addresses critical challenges in continuous, real-time health anomaly detection by:

• Integrating wearable sensors, WiFi Channel State Information (CSI), Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), and ambient IoT data.
• Deploying lightweight edge intelligence for privacy-preserving, personalized health monitoring.
• Providing early alerts and robust human activity recognition.
• Delivering an optimized, edge-deployable prototype aimed at smart-home environments and elderly healthcare applications.

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Qualification & Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

• Postgraduation: M.Tech / M.S. / M.E. or equivalent in:
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
  • Electrical Engineering (EE)
  • Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
  • Information Technology (IT) or equivalent degrees.
• Undergraduation / Graduation: B.Tech / B.E. / M.Sc. in EC, CSE, IT, EE, or equivalent.

National Level Exam Qualification

• Candidates applying for the JRF position must have a valid GATE or NET qualification in the relevant discipline.
• Note for Non-GATE/NET Candidates: In the absence of GATE/NET qualification, candidates may be considered for the position of Project Associate, with monthly emoluments provided as per DST-SERB norms.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

Candidates possess an advantage if they have foundational knowledge or hands-on experience in:

• Machine Learning (ML)
• Deep Learning (DL)
• Human Activity Recognition (HAR)
• Edge Computing and IoT architectures

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Fellowship, Duration & Career Progression

Fellowship / Emoluments

• Fellowship rates for JRF / Project Associate will be paid as per standard DST-SERB / ANRF norms.
• Payment of fellowship is subject to the timely receipt of funds from the sponsoring agency.

Project Tenure & Ph.D. Opportunity

• Initial Duration: Extending for a maximum of 2 to 3 years (extendable up to 5 years based on performance and project requirements).
• Performance Clause: If performance is found unsatisfactory, the position can be terminated with a 1-month notice period.
• Promotion Scope: Selected JRF candidates may be promoted to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) upon successful completion of 2 years, per institute and project norms.
• Ph.D. Enrollment: Selected candidates will have the opportunity to enroll in the Ph.D. program at ABV-IIITM Gwalior, subject to meeting the institute’s official admission norms.

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Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: Applications will be screened based on academic performance, research experience, and alignment with project goals.
2. Notification: Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email regarding the exact date and schedule of the interview.
3. Interview Format: The interview will be conducted in offline mode (in-person) at the ABV-IIITM Gwalior campus.
4. TA/DA: No Travelling Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) will be paid for attending the offline interview.

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Step-by-Step Application Procedure

1. Prepare an updated detailed CV highlighting:

   • Academic qualification metrics (Percentages / CGPA at all levels).
   • Relevant project works, research papers, and industrial/academic work experience (if any).
   • GATE / NET score details.

2. Draft an email with the exact subject line: Application for the JRF position in the DST sponsored project.

3. Attach your detailed CV along with relevant supporting documents.

4. Send the application email to Principal Investigator Dr. Anjali at anjali@iiitm.ac.in.

5. Submit your application on or before 15th August 2026.

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Official Links & Contact Information

Description	Official Link / Contact Details
Notification	Click Here
Official Institute Website	ABV-IIITM Gwalior Official Website
Principal Investigator Contact Email	anjali@iiitm.ac.in
Official Postal Address	Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management (ABV-IIITM), Morena Link Road, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh - 474015