NIT Raipur Senior Project Scientist Mahanadi 2026

NIT Raipur Senior Project Scientist Recruitment 2026: Overview

National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur) is hiring a Senior Project Scientist for its Center for Mahanadi River Basin Management & Studies (cMahanadi). This contractual appointment supports the project Studies on Condition Assessment & Management Plan for Mahanadi River Basin (Chhattisgarh). You would join a project engagement at the institute, with continuation linked to its performance and funding conditions.

The project is sponsored by the National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD), under the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. Its stated focus is the condition assessment and management planning of the Mahanadi river basin in Chhattisgarh.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Initial tenure: The engagement is for 6 months. An extension depends on satisfactory performance and the availability of project funds, so you should not assume that it will continue automatically.
• Nature of appointment: The notice describes this as a purely temporary, contractual project position. The appointment belongs to the cMahanadi project named in the advertisement.
• Full-time commitment: You cannot take up another assignment during this appointment. Consider that restriction when reviewing any work commitments you already have.
• Project requirements: The institute may increase or decrease the number of posts to match the project’s needs. It may also cancel the post without giving a reason.
• Interview attendance: The institute will contact only shortlisted applicants. Interviews will take place in person at NIT Raipur, and no travel or daily allowance will be paid for attending.
• Application accuracy: Incomplete applications and false information lead to rejection. Canvassing can disqualify both your candidature and appointment.