Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – MNNIT Allahabad – 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 - ₹42,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.Tech with First Class or equivalent and/or M.Tech with specialization in Transportation Engineering, plus a qualified GATE examination in Civil Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers with required academic qualifications and GATE score are eligible; preference given to those with exposure to bituminous materials testing.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad is recruiting for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position on a contract basis for a high-impact civil engineering project. The role offers a monthly stipend starting at ₹37,000 plus HRA for candidates with a B.Tech or M.Tech in Transportation Engineering. This position is particularly attractive as it allows selected fellows to register for a Ph.D. program at MNNIT while working on sustainable pavement research funded by the ANRF. Successful applicants will contribute to developing green alternatives for bituminous pavements over a three-year project tenure.
- The appointment is initially for one year and is extendable up to a total of three years based on performance.
- Candidates must possess a valid GATE score in Civil Engineering to meet the essential eligibility criteria.
- The upper age limit is set at 28 years with a 5-year relaxation provided for SC, ST, OBC, PH, and women candidates.
- Selection involves shortlisting based on academic merit followed by a personal interview for final placement.
- Applications must be submitted both as a physical hard copy and via email to the Principal Investigator.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level: ₹37,000 + 20% HRA (Years 1-2) and ₹42,000 + 20% HRA (Year 3) consolidated.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
SC/ST/OBC/PH/Women: 5 years age relaxation
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form from the MNNIT official website or notification PDF.
- Fill the form accurately with personal, academic, and GATE qualification details.
- Prepare a set of self-attested copies of your DOB proof, mark sheets, and GATE score card.
- Superscribe the envelope with the specific project title and post name as mentioned in the advertisement.
- Send the physical application to the Research & Consultancy Cell, MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj-211004.
- Email a scanned soft copy of the completed application to bharatrajan@mnnit.ac.in.
- Ensure both physical and digital submissions are completed by the deadline of 30 June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary is ₹37,000 per month plus 20% HRA for the first two years, increasing to ₹42,000 per month plus 20% HRA in the third year.
Applicants need a B.Tech with First Class or an M.Tech in Transportation Engineering, along with a qualified GATE score in Civil Engineering.
The maximum age limit is 28 years, though relaxations of up to 5 years apply for reserved categories and women.
