NIT Calicut Project Technical Support Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) is hiring 1 Project Technical Support - III for an ICMR-funded research project in the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering. If you have a PG degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Polymer Chemistry, or Materials Science, you can apply offline by email. The last date to apply is 23 July 2026, and the offline interview is on 27 July 2026. The post pays a consolidated salary of Rs. 28,000 per month plus 20% HRA, and this is a good opportunity for early-career researchers interested in biomedical engineering and tissue-engineering research to gain hands-on project experience.

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) Project Technical Support - III Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

NIT Calicut's Office of Research and Consultancy has released a notification to fill 1 Project Technical Support - III post on a contract basis for an ICMR-sponsored research project titled "Development of a 4D Bioprinted Lung-on-a-Chip Model with Plant Derived Bioinks for Studying Micro/Nano-plastic Inhalation Toxicity Using Fluorescent Carbon Dot Tracers" in the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering. This is a one-year contract position that may be extended further depending on performance and fund availability. NIT Calicut is one of India's premier centrally-funded technical institutes, and its Office of Research and Consultancy regularly runs sponsored projects in cutting-edge fields such as biomedical engineering and materials science. This particular project focuses on building tissue-engineered lung models using 3D bioprinting technology and plant-derived bioinks — a novel approach to studying how micro and nano-plastics affect human lung tissue when inhaled. Working on this project gives you exposure to advanced techniques such as organ-on-chip fabrication and fluorescent-tracer-based toxicity studies, skills that are increasingly in demand across biomedical research labs in India.

Who Can Apply?

NIT Calicut is looking for a self-motivated candidate who can independently handle lab work related to tissue engineering and biomaterials. Both qualification pathways below are accepted, so check which one applies to you before applying.

• Qualification: PG degree in Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Polymer Chemistry / Materials Science with a minimum CGPA of 6.5, OR a graduate engineering degree in Life Sciences / Materials Science with a minimum CGPA of 6.5.
• Desirable Skills: Hands-on experience in animal cell culture, organ-on-chip device development, biomaterials and 3D bioprinting, hydrogel synthesis and material characterization, nanomaterial synthesis, and nanofabrication techniques.
• The Institute may relax the qualification and experience requirements for candidates with exceptional credentials.

Age Limit

• The preferred age limit for this post is up to 35 years (this is an optional criterion mentioned in the notification).
• The Institute may relax the age limit for candidates with exceptional credentials.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 28,000 plus 20% HRA, which works out to around Rs. 33,600 per month.
• This is a fixed, contract-based consolidated pay — there is no separate pay matrix or grade pay for this post.

Consolidated pay means your monthly amount already combines your basic pay and allowances into one fixed figure, rather than following a traditional pay-band-plus-grade-pay structure.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Screening of Applications: Based on the academic qualifications and experience shown in your CV and certificates.
2. Offline Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and called for a face-to-face interview at NIT Calicut on 27 July 2026.

There is no written exam for this post. Since this is a specialised technical role, NIT Calicut evaluates candidates mainly on their academic background and hands-on research skills during the interview rather than through a written test. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

How to Apply

The application process for this post is entirely offline and email-based — there is no online portal or physical form submission required. Follow the steps below carefully and make sure your email reaches the correct address before the deadline.

1. Download and fill the registration form attached with the official notification.
2. Attach your most recent CV and soft copies of mark sheets and certificates for your academic qualification and experience.
3. Combine all your documents into a single PDF file.
4. Email the PDF to hodbiotech@nitc.ac.in with a copy to trgnair@nitc.ac.in.
5. Use the subject line "Application For ICMR - Project Technical Support - III".
6. If you are already employed (government or elsewhere), carry a No Objection Certificate from your employer to the interview.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Application Submission: 23 July 2026
• Date of Interview (Offline): 27 July 2026

• Assist in fabricating and characterizing the 4D bioprinted lung-on-a-chip model
• Handle animal cell culture and organ-on-chip device experiments
• Prepare and synthesize biomaterials, hydrogels, and plant-derived bioinks
• Support nanomaterial synthesis and nanofabrication procedures for the project
• Record and maintain accurate lab data, protocols, and experiment logs
• Coordinate with the project supervisor and collaborate with fellow researchers
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation
• Maintain lab equipment and follow safety protocols