NIT Calicut Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

NIT Calicut is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow for a research project in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. If you have a GATE or CSIR-UGC-NET qualified M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science, AI, Data Analytics, or Signal Processing, you can apply by 18 August 2026. The hybrid interview is on 20 August 2026. Salary is a consolidated pay of Rs. 37,000 per month plus 20% HRA, totaling Rs. 44,400 per month.

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Office of Research and Consultancy at National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) has released a notice for 1 Junior Research Fellow post under the ANRF PM ECRG-sponsored project "VISHWA: Verifiable and Interpretable Speech for High-trust Applications" in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. The engagement is on a contract basis for one year, extendable up to three years based on performance. ANRF PM ECRG is the Anusandhan National Research Foundation's Prime Minister's Early Career Research Grant scheme that funds early-career researchers on focused projects. Candidates with a strong academic background in AI, NLP, or speech processing research are especially encouraged to apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: GATE or CSIR-UGC-NET qualified M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Signal Processing, or allied programmes.
• Preferred: Prior experience working in funded research projects, with publications preferably in AI, NLP, or Speech Processing domains.
• The Institute reserves the right to relax qualification and experience requirements for candidates with exceptional credentials.

Salary

• The selected candidate will get a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 37,000 plus 20% HRA, totaling Rs. 44,400 per month.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam for this post. You will be selected through shortlisting followed by an interview:

1. Shortlisting: Eligible candidates will be notified by email after their application is reviewed.
2. Hybrid Interview: Scheduled for 20 August 2026, conducted in hybrid mode (online plus in-person).

If you are already employed with a government or other organization, you must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer to the interview.

How to Apply

1. Fill in the registration form given in the official notification.
2. Attach your most recent CV and soft copies of your mark sheets/certificates.
3. Combine all the documents into a single PDF file.
4. Email the PDF to hodcsed@nitc.ac.in with a copy to vidhyakamakshi@nitc.ac.in.
5. Use the subject line "Application for JRF Position - ANRF PM ECRG Project titled VISHWA".
6. Submit your application before 18 August 2026.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Application Submission: 18 August 2026
• Date of Interview: 20 August 2026 (Hybrid)

• Conduct research on verifiable and interpretable speech processing techniques for the VISHWA project
• Develop and test AI/NLP models related to speech recognition and high-trust applications
• Assist the project team with data collection, analysis, and experimentation
• Document research findings and prepare technical reports
• Support publication of research papers in AI, NLP, and speech processing domains
• Coordinate with the Department of Computer Science & Engineering on project deliverables
• Maintain research records and project documentation