IET Lucknow Senior Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Applications for the single Senior Research Assistant (SRA) position at IET Lucknow must arrive by 17:00 hrs on 31 October 2026. The post is open to Indian citizens who are residents of Uttar Pradesh and hold a first class M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering. It pays an assistantship of Rs. 28000 per month for a research project on AI-based solar drying. The interview is fixed for 17 November 2026.

IET Lucknow Senior Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About IET Lucknow

The Institute of Engineering & Technology is located on Sitapur Road in Lucknow, and this post sits in its Department of Mechanical Engineering. The position serves the project "Artificial Intelligence-Based Solar Drying Solution Enhanced with Nanofluid and Thermal Energy Storage Integration for Agricultural and Food Products (PID-3747)", sponsored by the Council of Science and Technology, UP, Lucknow. Prof. Arun Kumar Tiwari is the Principal Investigator.

IET Lucknow Senior Research Assistant Vacancy Details 2026

IET Lucknow Senior Research Assistant Eligibility 2026

• Who can apply: Indian citizens who are residents of Uttar Pradesh.
• Age limit: Max. 32 years as on 01.04.2026.
• Essential qualification: M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with First class degree.
• Preferred software exposure: EES, ANSYS and ASPEN, and any other tool for performing simulation work.
• Preferred research record: Good quality paper publication in the nano-fluidics area.

The Institute reserves the right to accept the application of a candidate of exceptional credentials.

See the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of this post.

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on merit and the need of the project. Holding the prescribed qualification does not ensure an interview call.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are informed about the interview schedule by email. They must be physically present for the interview with their original certificates.

No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

Service Conditions

• The position is purely temporary.
• The appointment will be made for 01 years.
• It is governed by the Grant-in-aid Regulations-1988 of CST, UP, and the service conditions of IET Lucknow.
• UP CST Guidelines shall govern the appointment.

How to Apply for IET Lucknow Senior Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

1. Take the application form attached to the notice (pages 2 and 3 of the PDF).
2. Paste a recent passport size coloured photograph on the form.
3. Fill in your personal details, your age as on 01.04.2026, your category, and your education from 10th onwards. Enclose a separate sheet for any other information.
4. Sign the declaration and attach attested copies of your supporting documents.
5. Superscribe the envelope: "Application for the post of Senior Research Assistant (SRA), Department of Mechanical Engineering (Project ID-3747)".
6. Make sure the application reaches Prof. Arun Kumar Tiwari (PI), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering & Technology, Sitapur Road, Lucknow-226021.
7. Send a scanned copy of the filled and signed form, along with all certificates, to [email protected].

Documents to enclose, as self-attested copies:

• Proof of date of birth
• Mark sheets and certificates of all the examinations passed
• Updated CV/Resume

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