Project Assistant Recruitment at NIT Raipur 2026

Chhattisgarh, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹27,000 per month
Qualification
Qualification: Bachelor’s in Science with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA; M.Sc. in Chemistry is preferred.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Freshers eligible; research experience certificates may be submitted if available.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 35 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Hybrid
Deadline
Deadline:

National Institute of Technology Raipur is recruiting for 1 Project Assistant position to work on a prestigious ANRF-sponsored research project in the Department of Chemistry. The selected candidate will receive a monthly fellowship of ₹27,000 plus 20% HRA while working on advanced copper nanocluster research for pharmaceutical applications. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's in Science with at least 60% marks, though an M.Sc. in Chemistry is highly preferred. This role offers a unique opportunity to potentially enroll in a PhD program at a premier Institute of National Importance while gaining hands-on R&D experience.

  • The initial appointment is for nine months with a potential extension of up to two years based on project requirements.
  • Candidates should ideally be under 35 years of age, though those above 35 remain eligible to apply.
  • The selection process involves a hybrid walk-in interview scheduled for August 7, 2026.
  • Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file via email to the Principal Investigator by August 5, 2026.
  • No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview process at the NIT Raipur campus.
Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Consolidated Monthly Fellowship: ₹27,000 per month plus 20% HRA as per institutional norms.

Important Dates

Notification Date 20 July 2026
Application Deadline 05 August 2026
Interview Date 07 August 2026

Selection Process

Screening of Applications Walk-in/Online (Hybrid) Interview Document Verification

Application Fees

No application fee

Reservation

Refer official detailed notification for category-specific relaxations.

How to Apply

  • Download the application form from the NIT Raipur website or the notification annexure.
  • Prepare a single PDF containing the filled application form and all supporting documents.
  • Include mark sheets from matriculation onwards, degree certificates, and age proof in the PDF.
  • Email the PDF to aghosh.chy@nitrr.ac.in by 5:00 PM on August 5, 2026.
  • Attend the walk-in interview at the Department of Chemistry on August 7, 2026.
  • Carry all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies to the interview venue.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Project Assistant will receive a consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹27,000 plus 20% HRA.

The essential qualification is a Bachelor’s in Science with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA, with M.Sc. in Chemistry being preferred.

The walk-in/online hybrid interview is scheduled for August 7, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.