MNNIT Project Scientist Recruitment 2026

MNNIT Allahabad is hiring 1 Project Scientist on contract in the GIS Cell. The post is under the MeitY-funded research project GANANA: India-EU initiative for Scientific High Performance Computing. If you have M.Tech, B.Tech or M.Sc in the listed technical fields with the required marks, experience and NET/GATE route, you can apply by post and email. The salary is Rs. 49,000 per month consolidated, and the last date is 17 June 2026.

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad has released Advertisement No. 01/Project staff/2026 dated 27 May 2026 for one Project Scientist in the GIS Cell. The position is linked to a Government of India, MeitY funded project on Scientific High Performance Computing. The appointment is purely temporary and will follow the funding agency rules and Research & Consultancy Cell service conditions.

The initial appointment is for 12 months. It may be extended up to one more year, subject to release of funding from the agency and project requirements.

Who this role suits: This post is best for candidates who can connect GIS, remote sensing, computer science, electronics and scientific computing with practical project work. The application form also asks for computer proficiency, programming language knowledge, software exposure such as MATLAB, GNSS data processing and GIS tools, and written or oral communication skills, so mention these clearly if you have them.

Who Can Apply?

M.Tech / Equivalent Route

• Qualification: You need M.Tech or equivalent in GIS & Remote Sensing, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Marks: Minimum 60% marks or CPI 6.5. For SC/ST/PwD, marks should not be below 55% or CPI 6.0.

Bachelor's Engineering Route

• Qualification: You need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Marks: Minimum 70% marks or CPI 7.5. For SC/ST/PwD, marks should not be below 65% or CPI 7.0.
• Experience: You need at least 2 years of research, teaching, design and development experience.

M.Sc / Equivalent Route

• Qualification: You need M.Sc or equivalent in GIS & Remote Sensing or Computer Science.
• Marks: Minimum 70% marks or CPI 7.5. For SC/ST/PwD, marks should not be below 65% or CPI 7.0.
• Experience: You need at least 2 years of research, teaching, design and development experience.

National Test Requirement

• NET/GATE route: The notice says candidates should be selected through CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship or GATE.
• Project fit: GIS, remote sensing, computer science, electronics, scientific computing and development experience will be useful for this role.

Age Limit

• Age limit: As per MeitY norms.
• Age relaxation: Upper age is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD and other reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
• Age reference: The application form asks for age as on the last date of application, which is 17 June 2026.

Salary

• Fellowship: Rs. 49,000 per month consolidated.
• Other benefits: Yearly leave, carryover leave and medical benefits may be available as per applicable project staff rules.
• Ph.D. option: The selected Project Scientist may register for the Ph.D. programme of the institute if the eligibility conditions are met.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the MNNIT Project Scientist advertisement.
• You need to send the prescribed application form and supporting documents by post, and also email the soft copy.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

MNNIT will shortlist candidates based on merit and project need. The notice does not mention a written exam.

1. Application screening: MNNIT checks the prescribed form, qualification, marks, experience and supporting documents.
2. Shortlisting: Mere possession of the qualification does not guarantee an interview call; the project team shortlists based on merit and project need.
3. Interview intimation: Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the interview date.
4. Interview and document verification: Candidates must present updated CV, original documents and attested photocopies during the interview process.

No TA/DA will be paid if the interview is held in physical mode. If you are already employed, you need a No Objection Certificate from your employer at the time of interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from the MNNIT advertisement at mnnit.ac.in.
2. Fill the form and attach copies of qualification, experience, category, NET/GATE and other supporting documents.
3. Send the completed hard copy to Research & Consultancy Cell, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj-211004.
4. Write Application for the post of Project Scientist (on contract) on the envelope with the project title.
5. Email a compressed soft copy of the application and qualification documents to rcg-mnnit@mnnit.ac.in.
6. Make sure both application steps are completed on or before 17 June 2026.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 27 May 2026
• Last Date to Receive Application: 17 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be informed by email to shortlisted candidates
• Initial Tenure: 12 months

• Work on the GANANA scientific high performance computing research project
• Support GIS, remote sensing, computing or electronics-related project tasks
• Prepare technical reports, experiment notes, code records and research documentation
• Assist the Principal Investigator and GIS Cell team in design and development work
• Handle project data, analysis outputs and supporting documents carefully
• Follow MNNIT Research & Consultancy Cell and funding agency rules
• Present project progress during reviews, meetings and interview-style discussions