NIT Uttarakhand Recruitment 2026: Project Associate, JRF, RA Jobs

NIT Uttarakhand Recruitment 2026: Project Associate, JRF, Research Associate Positions

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Uttarakhand has announced a recruitment drive for various project-based positions. This recruitment is for a project titled "VLSI Design and Implementation of Imagined Speech based Neuroprosthesis: An Application in Healthcare System" funded by the Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme, MeiTY, Government of India.

Interested candidates can appear for a walk-in interview for the posts of Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate-I, Research Associate-II, and Research Associate-III.

Job Highlights

Vacancy Details

The notification specifies the following posts with their respective qualifications and fellowship amounts. The number of posts for Junior Research Fellow is 02. For other positions, the number of posts is not explicitly mentioned but implied to be available based on project needs.

Note: The institute may decide the level in which a particular research associate should be placed based on the experience.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the specified educational qualifications and experience for the respective posts. For the Junior Research Fellow position, a GATE/CSIR-JRF, NET-JRF qualification is mandatory.

Educational Qualification

The required educational qualifications range from B.E/B.Tech to Ph.D. depending on the post:

• Project Associate-I & II: B.E/B.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines. Project Associate-II requires 2 years of R&D experience.
• Junior Research Fellow: M.E/M.Tech./M.S in specified fields with a first-class degree and mandatory GATE/CSIR-JRF, NET-JRF qualification.
• Research Associate-I: Ph.D. in relevant fields or M.E/M.Tech with 3 years of research experience and publications.
• Research Associate-II & III: The level will be determined by the institute based on the candidate's experience.

Age Limit

For the Junior Research Fellow post, the age is preferably below 35 years. For other posts, the age limit is not specified in the official notification.

Application Fee

Not specified in the official notification.

Salary / Pay Scale

The fellowship amounts per month, plus HRA as per norms, are as follows:

• Project Associate-I: Rs. 25,000/- pm
• Project Associate-II: Rs. 28,000/- pm
• Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 37,000/- pm
• Research Associate-I: Rs. 58,000/- pm
• Research Associate-II: Rs. 61,000/- pm
• Research Associate-III: Rs. 67,000/- pm

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on a walk-in interview. The interview will be conducted in a hybrid mode. Only candidates who report before the specified reporting time will be considered for the interview.

Important Dates

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates need to appear for a walk-in interview. They must bring a filled application form along with all original certificates and self-attested photocopies of relevant documents.

Candidates are also advised to send an advance copy of their completely filled application form and relevant certificates via email to the address mentioned in the notification. The subject line of the email should clearly state "Application for Project Associate - I/Project Associate - II/JRF/Research Associate-I/Research Associate- II/ Research Associate-III position in C2S project".

Documents Required

Candidates appearing for the walk-in interview must carry:

• A filled application form.
• All original certificates related to educational qualifications and experience.
• Self-attested photocopies of all relevant certificates.

Important Instructions

• The posts are purely on a temporary basis for the duration of the project.
• The fellowship may be terminated if the candidate's performance is not satisfactory.
• NIT Uttarakhand reserves the right to cancel the recruitment at any time.
• No interim correspondence will be entertained.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.
• Candidates reporting after the scheduled reporting time will not be eligible to appear for the interview.
• For JRF/Research Associates with M.Tech/M.E/M.S, there is an option to register for a Ph.D. program, provided they meet the institute's admission criteria.

FAQs

What positions are available at NIT Uttarakhand?

NIT Uttarakhand is recruiting for Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate-I, Research Associate-II, and Research Associate-III.

When is the walk-in interview for these posts?

The walk-in interview is scheduled for 30 September 2026.

What is the reporting time for the interview?

Candidates should report between 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM on the interview date.

What is the minimum qualification for Junior Research Fellow?

For JRF, a M.E/M.Tech./M.S in specified fields with a first-class degree and GATE/CSIR-JRF, NET-JRF qualification is mandatory.

Is there an application fee for this recruitment?

The application fee is not specified in the official notification.

Will TA/DA be provided for attending the interview?

No, TA/DA will not be paid for attending the Walk-In-Interview.

Important Links

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here