National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Junior Research Fellow /Project Associate I Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NIT Calicut website. The last date to submit the application form is 28-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the NIT Calicut Junior Research Fellow /Project Associate I Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
NIT Calicut Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Master's degree in Mechanical/Materials/Production/Chemical Engineering or related disciplines from a recognised university with first class.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Materials/Production/Chemical Engineering or related disciplines from a recognised university with first class.
- A good understanding of microstructural characterization and corrosion analysis is desirable.
Salary / Stipend
- For Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 37,000/- + 20% HRA per month for candidates with valid GATE score in Mechanical/Materials/Production/Chemical Engineering.
- For Project Associate I: Rs. 30,000/- + 20% HRA per month for candidates who do not fall under the JRF criteria.
Important Dates
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of eligible candidates based on submitted application and documents.
- Online interview for shortlisted candidates.
General Information / Instructions
- The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information, other documents and photograph submitted.
- After shortlisting, the eligible candidates will be notified by email and are invited for the interview.
- The Institute reserves the right to relax qualification and experience for candidates with exceptional credentials.
- Applicants who are already in employment (government or any other organization) are required to submit a "No Objection Certificate" from the employer at the time of interview along with the required documents.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
- Selected candidate will have an opportunity to appear for PhD admission at NIT Calicut.
- Duration of engagement is 04 months, extendable up to the end of the project.
- Name of the sponsoring agency: NPOL, DRDO.
- Project title: "Experimental Investigation of galvanic and stray current corrosion in Marine Bronze due to the influence of micro-structural features in simulated marine atmosphere".
How to Apply
- Candidates have to fill the registration form given in the notification.
- Submit the duly filled form along with the most recent CV and soft copies of mark sheets/certificates in support of academic qualification/experience.
- All the soft copies should be consolidated into a single PDF document.
- Email the single PDF document to "[email protected]" and copy to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected].
- Use the subject line "Application for JRF/Project Associate-I/ \"Experimental Investigation of galvanic and stray current corrosion in Marine Bronze due to the influence of micro-structural features in simulated marine atmosphere\"".
NIT Calicut Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate I Important Links
