Cross Disciplinary Research Fellow (CDRF) Recruitment 2026 – BITS Pilani
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 - ₹42,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.E./M.Tech. or B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, or Energy Systems.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible; however, work experience in power electronic converters, EV drives, or machine learning is desirable.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani is recruiting for 1 Cross Disciplinary Research Fellow (CDRF) position to work on a high-impact EV powertrain digital-twin project. This role offers a monthly fellowship between ₹37,000 and ₹42,000 and is specifically designed for PhD aspirants who wish to pursue a full-time doctoral program on campus. Candidates with an M.E./M.Tech. or B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics are encouraged to apply for this interdisciplinary research opportunity. This post is highly attractive as it combines advanced technical research in electric vehicles with the path to a PhD from a premier institute.
- The application deadline for this research fellowship is July 25, 2026.
- Candidates must intend to pursue a full-time, on-campus PhD program at BITS Pilani to be eligible.
- The selection process involves preliminary CV shortlisting followed by telephonic or audio-visual interviews.
- Selected fellows may receive hostel or married scholar accommodation based on availability and institute regulations.
- The fellowship amount is determined based on the year of PhD enrollment and individual performance.
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Additional Salary Information
Fellowship: ₹37,000 - ₹42,000 per month based on the year of PhD and performance.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Preliminary shortlisting based on Resume/CV Telephonic or Audio-Visual Interview Final Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
As per BITS Pilani institutional norms
How to Apply
- Access the official Google Form link provided in the recruitment notification.
- Prepare a comprehensive CV highlighting your academic qualifications and research interests.
- Fill in the required details in the online application form.
- Upload your CV and submit the form before the deadline on July 25, 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for a telephonic or audio-visual interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
The fellowship for the CDRF position ranges from ₹37,000 to ₹42,000 per month, depending on the candidate's PhD year and performance.
Applicants should hold an M.E./M.Tech. or B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Energy Systems, or an equivalent discipline.
The notification does not mention any application fee for the Cross Disciplinary Research Fellow position.
