NIT Calicut Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 - ₹44,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering with minimum 60% marks (or 6.5 CGPA) and a valid GATE/NET score.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers with valid GATE/NET scores are eligible; experience in experimental setup or numerical modelling is desirable.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
National Institute of Technology Calicut is inviting applications for 1 Junior Research Fellow position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering for an ANRF-sponsored project. The selected candidate will receive a monthly pay of 37000 plus 20% HRA while working on the development of ultrasonic cavitation-enhanced EDM methods. Applicants must hold a Master's Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering with a valid GATE or NET score to be eligible. This role offers a prestigious opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in laser powder bed fusion technology at a premier national institute.
- The engagement is initially for a period of one year with possibilities for extension based on project funding.
- Candidates must not exceed the maximum age limit of 28 years as of July 30, 2026.
- The selection process involves a hybrid mode interview scheduled for August 3, 2026.
- Applications must be submitted via email as a single consolidated PDF document to the department heads.
- Age relaxation for reserved categories is applicable as per standard Government of India norms.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly pay of ₹37,000 plus 20% HRA as per project norms.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of Applications Hybrid Mode Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Age relaxation based on GOI rules
How to Apply
- Download the registration form from the NIT Calicut official website.
- Fill the form and attach a recent CV and copies of academic certificates.
- Consolidate all documents into a single PDF file.
- Email the PDF to hodmed@nitc.ac.in and CC sanghamitradas@nitc.ac.in.
- Use the subject line: Application for JRF/ANRF/ECRG/2025/002595/ENS.
- Submit the application before the deadline of 5:00 PM on 30.07.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Junior Research Fellow receives a consolidated monthly pay of ₹37,000 plus 20% HRA.
Candidates need a Master's Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering with at least 60% marks and a valid GATE/NET score.
The maximum age limit is 28 years as of 30.07.2026, with relaxations applicable per GOI rules.
