NIT Warangal Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026

NIT Warangal has released a notification for 1 Project Associate-I post in the Department of Management Studies. If you have a B.Tech + M.Tech/MBA or B.Sc.(Hons) + M.Sc. with First Class, you can apply online. Last date to apply is 17 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA, depending on whether you have cleared NET/GATE.

National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal) Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has invited applications for 1 Project Associate-I position in the Department of Management Studies. This is a research project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) titled "Impact Assessment for Multi-Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) under National Logistics Policy". The position is for 3 years and you can also register for a Ph.D. at NIT Warangal while working on this project. Candidates with engineering, management, or mathematics background should apply.

Who Can Apply?

You need to meet any one of the following qualification requirements. You must have First Class in both your UG and PG degrees from a recognized university.

Option 1: B.Tech/B.E. + M.E./M.Tech

• B.Tech/B.E. in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering
• AND M.E./M.Tech in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science

Option 2: B.Tech/B.E. + MBA

• B.Tech/B.E. in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering
• AND MBA in Operations Management

Option 3: B.Sc.(Hons) + M.Sc.

• B.Sc. (Honours, 4-Year Degree) in Mathematics
• AND M.Sc. in Operations Research or Mathematics

Desirable Skills

• Hands-on experience with R programming or Python
• Good technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Willingness to travel during the project period
• Experience with simulation tools is preferred

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 30 years
• Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC, women, and persons with disabilities

Salary

• With NET (CSIR-UGC NET/Assistant Professorship) or GATE: Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA
• Without NET/GATE: Rs. 30,000 per month + HRA
• HRA will be provided as per NIT Warangal institute rules
• On-campus hostel and mess facilities available (subject to availability)

Selection Process

Selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Shortlisting: Based on your qualifications and experience. Eligible candidates will be announced on the NIT Warangal website and also contacted via email or phone.
2. Interview (Offline): Shortlisted candidates must attend an in-person interview at NIT Warangal. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your one-page Bio-data/CV and scanned copies of all certificates
2. Combine your CV and certificates into a single PDF file
3. Go to the Google Form at forms.gle/kfintVDBjTUMWqvt8
4. Fill in the application form and upload your single PDF file
5. Submit the form before the deadline

Note: This is a purely temporary position, co-terminus with the project.

Other Benefits

• You can register for a Ph.D. degree at NIT Warangal as per institute rules while working on this project
• You must apply for the Ph.D. program when the official advertisement is released
• Medical benefits as applicable at NIT Warangal

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 17 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Conduct research on impact assessment of Multi-Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) under the National Logistics Policy
• Travel to MMLP hubs across India for field visits and data collection
• Handle data cleaning, preprocessing, and database management
• Perform mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and simulation work
• Develop software tools and programs using Python and R for data analysis
• Prepare research papers and reports based on findings
• Assist the Principal Investigator in project documentation and reporting to ANRF