NIT Kurukshetra JRF / Project Associate Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIT Kurukshetra is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I for an ANRF-funded research project on early autism diagnosis. If you have a B.Tech and M.Tech (or equivalent) in CSE, Computer Engineering, or IT with First Class, you can apply online through a Google Form. The last date to apply is 7 June 2026. The salary goes up to Rs. 42,000 per month plus HRA depending on the post you qualify for.

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra) Advt. No. 13/2026 Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra), under the Ministry of Education, has released Advertisement No. 13/2026 to recruit one research fellow for the project titled "SmileScope: Enhancing Early Autism Diagnosis Through Digital Behavioral Phenotyping". This is a purely temporary, contract position co-terminus with the project, which runs for 3 years. The work is in the Department of Computer Engineering and is a great fit for someone wanting to build a research career — you can even register for a PhD if you meet the institute's rules.

Vacancy Details

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I: 1 post

Project: SmileScope (ANRF sponsored). Principal Investigator: Dr. Pratishtha Verma, Department of Computer Engineering. Project duration: 3 years (from July 2025), co-terminus with the project.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• You must have a B.Tech and M.Tech (or equivalent) in Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology.
• You need First Class (6.5 CGPA out of 10 or 60% marks).

Desirable Qualification

• Experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow in computer vision.
• Good Python programming skills.
• A valid GATE or NET score.
• B.Tech and M.Tech specifically in Computer Engineering / CSE.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit is 32 years as on 7 June 2026 for JRF.
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Female and PH candidates.
• For Project Associate, age is as per the norms of the Government of India / DST-ANRF.

Salary

• JRF: Rs. 37,000 per month in the 1st and 2nd year, and Rs. 42,000 per month in the 3rd year, plus HRA. To get the JRF fellowship you must qualify through CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or a similar national-level test.
• Project Associate-I: Rs. 30,000 per month plus HRA. This applies if you have ME/M.Tech with First Class (60% or 6.5 CGPA) in CSE/IT/equivalent.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam. Selection is based on:

1. Shortlisting on Merit: Candidates are shortlisted based on academic merit and the project requirement. Meeting the minimum qualification alone does not guarantee an interview call.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are assessed on academic excellence, viva, and a presentation. The interview date is sent by email after the last date.

No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Get your application ready in the prescribed format with a photograph and your education details.
2. Fill and upload the scanned application through the official Google Form linked in the notification.
3. Submit on or before 7 June 2026.
4. If you face any trouble submitting, email pratishthaverma@nitkkr.ac.in.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Number: 13/2026
• Last Date to Apply: 7 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (shortlisted candidates informed by email)

• Work on the SmileScope research project on early autism diagnosis
• Build and train deep learning models using PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Handle computer vision and digital behavioral data analysis
• Write Python code for experiments and data processing
• Prepare technical reports and research documentation
• Present results and findings to the project team
• Assist the Principal Investigator with day-to-day research tasks