National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) has announced the recruitment of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate I on a contract basis for the research project titled “A Novel Approach to Soft Robot Modelling and Control in Rehabilitation: A Koopman Operator Theory Perspective” in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. The position is sponsored by ANRF. Interested candidates can apply by 22 July 2026. An offline/online interview will be held on 24 July 2026.
NIT Calicut JRF Recruitment 2026 Notification
The official notification for the engagement of Junior Research Fellow/Project Associate-I has been released by the Office of Research and Consultancy, NIT Calicut.
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NIT Calicut JRF / Project Associate Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate I |
| No. of Posts | 01 |
| Project Title | A Novel Approach to Soft Robot Modelling and Control in Rehabilitation: A Koopman Operator Theory Perspective |
| Sponsoring Agency | ANRF |
| Department | Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| Duration | Initially 1 year (extendable up to 2 more years) |
| Application Mode | |
| Official Website | www.nitc.ac.in |
NIT Calicut Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Application Submission | 22 July 2026 |
| Date of Interview | 24 July 2026 (Offline/Online) |
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- First Class in B.Tech / B.E in ECE / EEE or closely allied areas with minimum 55% aggregate marks or 6.0 CGPA (for SC/ST/PwD category) from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualifications:
- M.Tech Degree (First Class) in ECE, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, Robotics, Control and Intelligence or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of Embedded Systems, Soft Robots, Mathematical Modelling and Control.
- Hands-on experience with MATLAB, Python, programming languages and simulation tools.
Consolidated Monthly Pay
- For JRF: Rs. 37,000/- + 20% HRA (for candidates qualified in CSIR-UGC NET or GATE)
- For Project Associate I: Rs. 30,000/- + 20% HRA (for other selected candidates)
How to Apply for NIT Calicut JRF Recruitment 2026
- Fill the registration form (as annexed in the notification).
- Prepare a single PDF containing: Duly filled application form, latest CV, soft copies of mark sheets/certificates.
- Email the PDF to [email protected] and [email protected] with subject line “Application for JRF-IRG-SRMC”.
- Applicants already employed must submit NOC at the time of interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Important Instructions
- The selected candidate will be eligible to register for PhD at NIT Calicut as per institute rules (subject to official PhD advertisement).
- Candidates must ensure authenticity of all submitted documents.
- The Institute reserves the right to relax qualifications for exceptional candidates.
- For queries, contact Dr. Jailsingh Bhookya (Principal Investigator) at [email protected].
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