NITH Project Associate Mechanical Recruitment 2026
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur (NIT Hamirpur) - Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Vacancy
1
Salary
₹33,000 - ₹40,700
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
09 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for Project Associate at NITH. Mechanical BE/BTech/ME/MTech eligible. Salary: Rs 33,000-40,700 with HRA. Last date: 9 Oct 2026. Apply by email.
NIT Hamirpur Project Associate Recruitment 2026: Overview
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur (NIT Hamirpur) is recruiting a Project Associate-I or Project Associate-II for a Mechanical Engineering research project. The work concerns energy-efficient gearboxes with improved fatigue life, using textured gear sets. Funded through ANRF-ARG, Government of India, this is a project-based contractual engagement at the institute in Himachal Pradesh.
The project sits in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, with Dr. Niharika Gupta named as the faculty contact. If you are considering this opening, note that the two associate levels are alternative routes for the same advertised position. Your application should make clear which route matches your background.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Initial tenure: The appointment starts with a one-year term. An extension may run up to the project's duration, depending on satisfactory performance and the provisions of the project.
- Nature of engagement: The notice describes the appointment as purely contractual. The stated extension provision is tied to this research project.
- Interview travel: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, so you must make your own travel arrangements.
- Shortlisting updates: The institute will display its shortlist on its website. It will not send a separate letter calling shortlisted applicants for further screening and selection.
Application Submission Notes
Send your application by email to niharikagupta@nith.ac.in, addressed to Dr. Niharika Gupta. The notice asks for the application package as a single PDF, using the Annexure-I form supplied with the advertisement.
The interview date and shortlisted names will appear on the institute website or be communicated by email. Keep an eye on these channels after applying, because the notice does not provide a fixed interview schedule.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
B.Tech./B.E./M.Tech./M.E. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, first class with at least 60% or 6.5 CGPA from a recognised university/institute. GATE or CSIR-UGC NET is required for the higher-paid Project Associate-I route. Project Associate-II...
Preferred Qualification
Basic knowledge of MATLAB/FORTRAN and knowledge of Tribology and Lubrication.
Age Limit
Up to 35 years
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Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Project Associate-I with GATE or CSIR-UGC NET: Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA, total Rs. 40,700. Other Project Associate-I route: Rs. 30,000 plus HRA, total Rs. 33,000. Project Associate-II: Rs. 33,000 plus HRA, total Rs. 36,300.
Allowances
HRA is included in the stated monthly totals: Rs. 40,700 for the GATE/CSIR-UGC NET Project Associate-I route, Rs. 33,000 for the other Project Associate-I route, and Rs. 36,300 for Project Associate-II.
Selection Process
- 1 Interview
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Completed and signed Annexure-I application form with passport-size photograph.
- Brief resume.
- Self-attested copies of relevant certificates/documents, combined with the application in one PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
You must email your application by 9 October 2026.
You need B.Tech./B.E./M.Tech./M.E. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, first class with at least 60% or 6.5 CGPA. The higher-paid Project Associate-I route needs GATE or CSIR-UGC NET, while Project Associate-II needs 2 years of relevant research and development experience.
Email niharikagupta@nith.ac.in a single PDF containing your completed Annexure-I form, brief resume and self-attested relevant certificates/documents.
Your monthly total including HRA is Rs. 40,700 or Rs. 33,000 for Project Associate-I, depending on the qualification route, or Rs. 36,300 for Project Associate-II.
The notice sets an upper age limit of 35 years. It does not specify a minimum age or an age reference date.
Important Dates
Notification
21 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
09 Oct 2026
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