National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Project Associate I Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official NIT Trichy website. The last date to submit the application form is 26-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the NIT Trichy 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 Offline application form.
NIT Tiruchirappalli Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification (Essential): B.E/B.Tech in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Qualification (Desirable): M.E/M.Tech in Thermal Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering or any other appropriate/relevant specialization.
Salary/ Stipend
- Rs. 25,000/- + 20% HRA per month (for two years).
Age Limit (as on January 2026)
- Upper age limit: 35 years.
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates.
Important Dates
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on application and eligibility.
- Interview (candidates must bring original certificates for verification).
General Information / Instructions
- Applications invited from Indian Nationals only.
- Submit application in prescribed format through Registered Post to the Principal Investigator.
- Enclose attested copies of degree certificates, experience certificates, etc.
- No TA/DA admissible for attending the interview.
- Age limit: 35 years (with specified relaxations for reserved categories).
- The selected candidate is eligible to register for Ph.D. programme as per NITT rules after fulfilling requirements.
- Contact PI via email ([email protected]) with subject “PA-I DST/CEST 2026”.
How to Apply
- Prepare application in the prescribed format given in the advertisement.
- Attach required documents: attested copies of degrees/certificates, experience certificates, etc.
- Send the application through Registered Post to: Dr. R. Anand, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-620015, Tamilnadu, India.
- Last date for receipt of application: 26 January 2026.
NIT Trichy Project Associate I Important Links
