Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) Call for Junior / Senior Research Fellowship Programme

Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) is the power house of the Indian electrical industry. Set up in 1960 by the Government of India, it functions as a centre for applied research in electrical power engineering assisting the electrical industry in product development and quality assurance. CPRI also serves as an independent authority for testing and certification of power equipment. CPRI’s governing body includes eminent professionals from industries & utilities, prestigious academic and research institutions & the Government.

Description

Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) with headquarter at Bangalore and units located at Bhopal, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Noida, Kolkata and Guwahati, functions as a National Power Research Organization for undertaking and/or sponsoring research and development projects in the fields of generation, transmission, distribution and operation of electricity supply systems. CPRI acts as an apex body for initiating and coordinating the R&D in the field of electric power.

CPRI is a Research Centre affiliated to Visvesvarya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi and Rastrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), Nagpur.
Applications are invited for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Under this programme a SRF/JRF gets opportunity to work full time at CPRI laboratories at Bangalore and other units of CPRI. Available laboratory, computational and Library facilities are
provided for carrying out the work on research projects undertaken by officials of CPRI.

Position

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Eligibility

Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Ph.D. (Engg) (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Chemical): Post Graduate in Engineering from any Institution / University recognized by AICTE with first class in the relevant area of specialization with consistently high level of academic record, aptitude for research with valid GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score.
Ph.D. (Chemistry): M.Sc. (Chemistry)/ M.Phil (Chemistry) with first class in the relevant area of specialization with consistently high level of academic record, aptitude for research with valid GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) / UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) score.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Chemical): Graduate in Engineering from any Institution / University recognized by AICTE, having first class with consistently high level of academic record, aptitude for research and valid GATE score.

Minimum Monthly Remuneration

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Rs.30,000/- (Rupees thirty thousand only) per month
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Rs.20,000/- (Rupees twenty thousand only) per month

How to Apply

1. Candidates may apply in the prescribed application form given in Annexure – II.
   Completely filled in Application Form and all necessary enclosures may be sent in a sealed cover superscribed with ‘APPLICATION FOR JRF / SRF’ to ‘Chief
   Administrative Officer’, Central Power Research Institute, Prof.Sir C.V. Raman Road, PB NO.8066, Sadashiva Nagar P.O. Bangalore – 560 080’ on or before 31.08.2021.
2. Self-attested Copies of the certificates related to age, qualifications, caste, experience etc., shall be submitted along with the application form.
3. Self-attested copy of valid GATE/ UGC NET score card in relevant area shall be
   submitted along with the application form.
4. Self-attested copies of research publications in journals and conferences, if any, should be attached along with the application form.
5. One recent passport size photograph shall be affixed to the application form.
6. A brief bio data of the candidate (not exceeding 1 page) shall be enclosed along with the application form.
7. Candidates already working in any Government organization should apply through proper channel.

Important Date

Application Submission Deadline 31.08.2021

Job Location 🇮🇳

Central Power Research Institute,
(A Government of India Society, Ministry of Power)
Prof.Sir C.V.Raman Road,Post Box No: 8066,
Sadasiva Nagar (p.o),
Bengaluru,Bangalore, Karnataka , Pincode : 560080

For Additional Information

Applications are invited for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Under this programme a SRF/JRF gets opportunity to work full time at CPRI laboratories at Bangalore and other units of CPRI.

Highlights

• Government JRF/SRF Opportunity in Central Power Research Institute (CPRI)
• Monthly Salary Rs.20,000 to Rs.30,000
• Job Opportunity for Engineering in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Chemical