NIT Calicut Project Associate I Recruitment 2026

NIT Calicut is hiring 1 Project Associate I for a research project in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. If you have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or an equivalent field) with at least 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA, you can apply through email before 27 July 2026. Selection is through an offline interview on 30 July 2026 — there is no written exam. The consolidated monthly pay is Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 37,000 plus a 20% additional allowance, depending on your NET/GATE qualification.

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Office of Research and Consultancy at NIT Calicut has released a notice for 1 Project Associate I position to work on an ANRF-funded (Anusandhan National Research Foundation) project titled "Dynamics of an impact-induced rotating jet from a liquid container: breaking the jet-velocity barrier" in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This is a one-year contract position, which may be extended based on your performance and the availability of project funds. Fresh mechanical engineering graduates and postgraduates interested in fluid dynamics and experimental research are encouraged to apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with 6.0 CGPA / 60% marks, OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with 6.0 CGPA / 60% marks
• Preferred: Experience in projects related to interfacial phenomena, high-speed imaging, and image analysis

Age Limit

• You should be up to 28 years old to apply for this position.
• Relaxation: The Institute may relax the age limit for candidates with exceptional credentials.

Salary

• If you qualify through CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, you will get a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 37,000 plus a 20% additional allowance.
• If you do not hold a NET/GATE qualification, you will get a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 30,000 plus a 20% additional allowance.
• This is a fixed consolidated pay for contract research staff — there is no separate DA/HRA structure.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

NIT Calicut will select candidates through the following steps:

1. Shortlisting: Your CV and academic documents will be reviewed after you email your application.
2. Offline Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email and called for an in-person interview at NIT Calicut on 30 July 2026.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Fill in the registration form (as annexed to the notification).
2. Attach your latest CV and soft copies of your mark sheets and certificates.
3. Combine all documents into a single PDF file.
4. Email the PDF to hodmed@nitc.ac.in with a copy to sangeethkrishnan@nitc.ac.in.
5. Use the subject line: "Application for JRF/ANRF/ECRG/2025/004527/ENS".
6. If you are already employed, carry a No Objection Certificate from your employer to the interview.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Application Submission: 27 July 2026
• Date of Offline Interview: 30 July 2026

• Assist in conducting experiments related to impact-induced rotating jet dynamics
• Operate high-speed imaging and data acquisition equipment for research trials
• Analyze experimental data and prepare technical reports
• Support the principal investigator in day-to-day project activities
• Maintain lab equipment and follow safety protocols
• Document research findings and assist in preparing publications
• Coordinate with project team members and the sponsoring agency as required