NIT Trichy Project Associate Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIT Trichy is hiring 2 Project Associate posts in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. If you have a B.E./B.Tech in CSE/IT or equivalent, and for PA-II also 2 years of experience, you can apply through the Google Form before 25 June 2026. Salary is Rs. 25,000 per month for Project Associate-I and Rs. 35,000 per month for Project Associate-II. The project is for 6 months, with extension depending on fund availability.

NIT Trichy Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) has released a project staff notice for an IIT Mandi iHub and HCI Foundation project in the Computer Science and Engineering department. The project focuses on multi-modal environmental perception and navigation for autonomous drones, including deep learning models and perception quality-aware systems. Selected Project Associate-I and Project Associate-II staff may be permitted to register for Ph.D. or M.S. as per NIT Trichy rules.

Vacancy Details

• Project Department: Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Trichy
• Project Area: Autonomous drones, deep learning, multi-modal perception, and navigation in challenging conditions
• Project Duration: 6 months, extendable based on fund availability

Who Can Apply?

For Project Associate-I

• Qualification: You need B.E./B.Tech in CSE/IT or equivalent.
• Preferred Qualification: M.E./M.Tech in CSE/IT or equivalent is preferred.
• Marks: You need at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in UG and PG, where applicable.
• Age: Age should be below 35 years.

For Project Associate-II

• Qualification: You need B.E./B.Tech in CSE/IT or equivalent, with preferred M.E./M.Tech in CSE/IT or equivalent.
• Experience: You need 2 years of experience.
• Marks: You need at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in UG and PG, where applicable.
• Age: Age should be below 35 years.

Project fit: This role is best for CSE/IT graduates who can work with deep learning, object detection, perception systems, and drone navigation problems. If your degree name is equivalent to CSE/IT, keep proof ready because the screening team will check whether it matches the project requirement.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: Less than 35 years for both Project Associate-I and Project Associate-II.
• Age relaxation: Relaxation will be provided as per Government of India norms.

Salary

• Project Associate-I: Rs. 25,000 per month, consolidated.
• Project Associate-II: Rs. 35,000 per month, consolidated.
• Other benefits: The notice does not mention HRA, DA, or any separate allowance.
• Academic benefit: Selected staff may be permitted to register for Ph.D. or M.S. as per NIT Trichy rules.

Application Fee

• Application fee: The notification does not mention any application fee.
• TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on written test if required and interview. NIT Trichy will also check your original certificates at the time of interview.

1. Application Screening: Your Google Form submission and uploaded documents will be checked against the project requirements.
2. Written Test, if required: The notice says a written test may be held if required, but it does not give a detailed exam pattern.
3. Interview: The tentative interview is scheduled at the CSE Meeting Room on 05 July 2026 at 09:30 AM onwards.
4. Document Verification: You must bring original certificates for verification during the interview.

Interview note: The final decision of the selection committee is binding, and the notice says canvassing can lead to rejection. Prepare to discuss your academic record, project experience, programming or machine learning work, and any drone or computer vision exposure you have.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application format from the official notification at nitt.edu.
2. Fill the application form for Project Associate-I or Project Associate-II.
3. Attach supporting documents, including degree certificates and mark sheets, as a single document.
4. Upload the filled application and documents through the official Google Form mentioned in the notification: forms.gle/guLVRgeAUS2oZz2Z6.
5. Submit the form before 25 June 2026.
6. Keep originals ready for the interview at the CSE Meeting Room on 05 July 2026.

Documents to Upload and Carry

• Application form: Use the prescribed NIT Trichy project staff format.
• Education proof: Upload degree certificates and mark sheets showing 60% or 6.5 CGPA.
• Experience proof: PA-II applicants should upload proof of 2 years experience.
• Identity and category details: Fill the application form carefully and carry originals for verification.
• Research proof: If you have publications, project work, or relevant experience, include it where the form asks for previous research work.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Submit Application: 25 June 2026
• Interview Date: 05 July 2026, 09:30 AM onwards (tentative)
• Project Duration: 6 months, extendable based on fund availability

• Develop deep learning models for object detection in autonomous drones
• Work on multi-modal perception methods for challenging drone environments
• Prepare experiments, data pipelines, and model evaluation workflows
• Assist with procurement of project equipment and research resources
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator and CSE project team
• Prepare technical notes, progress updates, and project documentation
• Support research work linked to Ph.D. or M.S. registration as per institute rules