NIT Warangal Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026

NIT Warangal is hiring 1 Research Associate-I (RA-I) on a 3-year contract under an ANRF-sponsored research project in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. If you have a Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy, you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 26 May 2026. The salary is Rs. 58,000 per month plus 16% HRA.

National Institute of Technology Warangal Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal) has invited applications for one Research Associate-I post under a research project sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The project is titled "Dual Activated Synthesis of Mesoporous Carbon from Wood Apple Shells Using H3PO4 and KOH for High-Performance Sodium-Ion Battery Electrodes". This is a purely temporary position, and selection happens through an online or offline interview only — there is no written exam.

Who Can Apply?

• UG: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Metallurgy with first class
• PG: M.E./M.Tech in Production Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Additive Manufacturing / Material Science / CIM / CAD-CAM or equivalent with first class
• Doctorate: Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgy is mandatory (allied branches related to the project can also apply)
• Marks: Minimum 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA at both UG and PG for GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL; minimum 55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Battery Fundamentals, Carbon Materials and Biomass-Derived Carbon
• Hands-on experience with Electrochemistry and Dual Activation Process
• Familiarity with characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, XRD, FTIR, BET, XPS, CV, GCD, EIS and pore size distribution

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 42 years
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/PH/Female candidates get relaxation as per Government of India norms

Salary

• Consolidated pay: Rs. 58,000 per month
• House Rent Allowance: 16% of basic pay
• The position is for 3 years, purely temporary and terminable if performance is unsatisfactory

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on:

1. Application Screening: Shortlisting based on educational qualifications, marks and research profile
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will appear for an online or offline interview at NIT Warangal

Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview through email and phone. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form attached to the advertisement on nitw.ac.in.
2. Fill in your personal details, qualifications, GATE/NET score, experience and publications.
3. Attach your bio-data/CV and scanned copies of all certificates in a single PDF.
4. Email the filled application form along with documents to raghavendra.gujjala@nitw.ac.in.
5. Make sure your submission reaches before the deadline.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 11 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 26 May 2026
• Shortlist Date: 30 May 2026
• Interview Date: 05 June 2026

• Work on synthesis of mesoporous carbon from wood apple shells using H3PO4 and KOH activation
• Fabricate and test sodium-ion battery electrodes using the synthesized carbon materials
• Perform electrochemical characterization including CV, GCD and EIS measurements
• Carry out material characterization using SEM, TEM, XRD, FTIR, BET and XPS
• Analyse experimental data and document findings in research reports
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Assist the Principal Investigator with day-to-day project execution and milestones