IIITM Gwalior Recruitment 2026, JRF and Project Associate Post

IIITM Gwalior Recruitment 2026 – Application Invitation for JRF/Project Associate

What do you envision happening when driverless vehicles have to make decisions at intersections where all the vehicles are following their own assigned goals? Research scholars at IIITM Gwalior are using meta-learning and AI to solve this conundrum, along with the nuances of cooperative behaviour.

The institute is currently advertising one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate - I position in a DST-funded project. Selection for the JRF position will take precedence during the selection process. If no eligible candidate is available for the JRF position, then the selection process for Project Associate - I will be conducted accordingly. The recruiting advertisement was published on the 12th of August 2026, and applicants will have until the 4th of September 2026 to apply.

IIITM Gwalior Recruitment 2026 – Post Information

The notification states that the appointment for the project is expected to be initially for a duration of 1.5 years. Later in the notification, it states that the appointment may be for a total of 3 years, if the project funding and other conditions are not breached.

What Is the IIITM Gwalior Research Project?

This project is titled "DST-NSF Turning 'Tragedy of the Commons ToC' into 'Emergent Cooperative Behaviour ECB' for Automated Vehicles at Intersections with Meta-Learning. The research studies the Automated-vehicle 'Tragedy of the Commons' (ToC) and the 'Emergent Cooperative Behaviour' (ECB) of human-driven vehicles at both structured US intersections and unstructured Indian intersections.

The focus of the study is building a meta-learning-based automated vehicle control mechanism in a decentralised automation environment. The objective is to enhance traffic for all vehicles and intersections. The proposed control mechanism will be validated in Computer and physics-based experiments. This project is undertaken in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, IIT Jammu, and IIIT Allahabad. The candidate will be required to take an active part in discussions with the project partners.

JRF Requirements

Applicants for the JRF position must have an M.Tech, M.S., M.E. or equivalent degree in the following disciplines:

• Computer Science and Engineering
• Information Technology
• Electronics and Communication
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

An applicant must also have a B.Tech, B.E., M.Sc. or equivalent degree in these disciplines and must also qualify GATE or CSIR-UGC NET with Lectureship/Assistant Professorship in the relevant discipline.

Project Associate-I Eligibility

Candidates for Project Associate-I positions are required to have B.Tech or B.E. equivalent in any of the following specialisations:

• Computer Science and Engineering
• Information Technology
• Electronics and Communication
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Preference will be given to candidates possessing relevant GATE or CSIR-UGC NET qualification. Candidates without GATE or NET qualification may be considered for appointment, and their emoluments will be fixed in accordance with DST norms.

Desirable Skills

The Institute has specified knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, or robotics as desirable skills. These skills are related to the project on intelligent vehicle control and meta-learning.

How to Apply for the Recruitment

Candidates need to send their detailed CV to the email ID rkala@iiitm.ac.in, along with their academic qualifications, percentage/CGPA, research work or projects, and work experience, if any, in the attached PDF. The email subject should be “Applying for JRF/Project Associate position in the DST sponsored project.” Candidates need to attach all their degrees, educational qualification certificates, transcripts, and qualifying exam certificates like GATE or NET. Relevant certificates for SC, ST, OBC, PH and EWS should be attached.

IIITM Gwalior Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will receive emails about the interview. The interview can be conducted online or offline. In-person interviews will be held at IIITM Gwalior, date for which will be announced later. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

According to the notification, selected candidates may be provided admission to the PhD programme; however, this will be based on the Institute’s rules. A JRF may be upgraded to the position of SRF (Senior Research Fellow) after two years.

Final Thoughts

Especially for candidates at the intersection of engineering and artificial intelligence, robotics, and intelligent transportation systems: IIITM Gwalior Recruitment 2026 is a specialised research opportunity. Only one position is available, and prospective candidates should have a strong background in academics and research that aligns with the area covered in this project.

Candidates can apply for JRF only if they hold GATE/CSIR-UGC NET qualification, while the Project Associate-I is open to Engineering graduates who have GATE/NET qualification (preferred) and others. Further, to enhance their profile, candidates must have experience in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision or robotics. Candidates selected for the research project also have an opportunity to pursue their doctoral studies, so long as the center's norms are fulfilled, while progression to SRF or Project Associate-II is permitted under stipulated conditions.

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