NIT Silchar Research Associate Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIT Silchar is hiring 1 Research Associate I for an ISRO-sponsored project in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. If you have a Ph.D. in ECE or 3 years research/teaching/design experience after M.E./M.Tech with at least one SCI journal paper, you can apply by email. The last date to send the filled application is 26 June 2026. Salary is Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA as per ISRO and Government of India guidelines.

National Institute of Technology Silchar Research Associate I Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Technology Silchar (NIT Silchar) issued Advertisement No. NITS/Dean(R&C)/ECE/704/02/2026 dated 09 June 2026. The post is for the project titled Design and Development of WPT Rectenna Array System for Futuristic Space Missions, sponsored by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). This is a temporary research project role in Assam, with work linked to wireless power transfer, rectenna arrays and futuristic space-mission systems.

The Principal Investigator is Dr. Taimoor Khan, Department of ECE, and the Co-Principal Investigator is Prof. Brinda Bhowmick (Shome), Department of ECE, NIT Silchar. The duration is 2 years or until project completion, whichever is earlier. Continuation is based on performance review every 12 months, so this role is best for candidates who can contribute consistently to high-level electronics and communication engineering research.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• Ph.D. route: You can apply with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• M.E./M.Tech route: You can apply if you have 3 years of research, teaching, design and development experience after M.E./M.Tech.
• Research paper condition: The M.E./M.Tech route also needs at least one research paper in an SCI journal.

Desirable Experience

• Antenna design: Experience in designing antennas is highly desirable.
• Rectifier and rectenna work: Experience in rectifier or rectenna design will be useful for the project.
• Software tools: Experience with HFSS, CST or ADS software is highly desirable.

Best-fit profile: This role is suitable for researchers who can connect theory, simulation and design work in RF, antenna, rectifier or wireless power transfer systems. The project is sponsored by ISRO, so strong documentation, disciplined research workflow and careful technical reporting will matter.

Project duration note: The appointment is for 2 years or until project completion, and extension depends on performance review every 12 months.

Age Limit

• Maximum age is 35 years.
• Relaxation: SC, ST, OBC, Women and PwD candidates will get relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• Research Associate I salary is Rs. 58,000 per month.
• Selected candidate will also get HRA as per ISRO and Government of India guidelines.
• The appointment is for 2 years or until project completion, whichever is earlier.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

NIT Silchar will screen applications and notify the interview date, mode, time and venue by email only. The institute can restrict the number of people called for interview based on screening. No written exam pattern is mentioned in the notification.

1. Email Application Screening: The project team checks the filled application form, CV and supporting documents.
2. Shortlisting: NIT Silchar may restrict interview calls based on qualification, experience and research fit.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will attend the interview in the mode notified by email.
4. Document Verification: You must show original documents when asked by the institute.
5. Agreement at Joining: The selected person must sign an agreement at the time of joining.

Employed candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview. The institute also states that no candidate may be recruited if suitable candidates are not found.

How to Apply

1. Download and fill the application form attached with the NIT Silchar notification.
2. Prepare your CV and soft copies of all supporting documents.
3. Email the filled application form and documents to ktaimoor@ece.nits.ac.in.
4. Use the subject line mentioned in the notice for Research Associate-I against Advertisement No. NITS/Dean(R&C)/ECE/704/02/2026.
5. Send the email on or before 26 June 2026.
6. If you are employed, keep your No Objection Certificate ready for the interview.

Email subject matters: The notification asks applicants to use the specific subject line for Research Associate-I against Advertisement No. NITS/Dean(R&C)/ECE/704/02/2026. Using the correct subject line helps the project team identify your application quickly. You should also make sure the filled form, CV and all supporting documents are attached in the same email before the deadline.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 09 June 2026
• Application Start: 09 June 2026
• Last Date to Send Application: 26 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be notified by email
• Project Duration: 2 years or till project completion, whichever is earlier

• Work on the ISRO-sponsored WPT rectenna array research project
• Design and analyse antenna, rectifier and rectenna systems for space-mission applications
• Use tools such as HFSS, CST or ADS for simulation and technical design work
• Prepare research documentation, reports, calculations and presentation material
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator on project milestones
• Support experimental, design and development tasks under the Department of ECE
• Follow NIT Silchar project rules and sign the required agreement at joining