NIT Trichy JRF PA Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIT Trichy is hiring 1 project staff position as Junior Research Fellow, Project Associate-I, or Project Associate-II in the Department of Production Engineering. If you have a B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech first class degree in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, or Aero, you can apply by email. The last date to send the application is 16 June 2026, 05:00 PM. Base fellowship is Rs. 31,000 to Rs. 37,000 per month plus 20% HRA, depending on the level selected.

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli JRF PA Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) has released Ref. No. 739/26-27/ISRO/PRO/MDS/MP dated 03 June 2026 for an ISRO-funded research project under Dr.-Ing. M. Duraiselvam. The project is on hydraulic and tribological characterisation of additive manufactured fluid components for LPREs. No written exam is mentioned in the notice; shortlisted candidates will be called for interview after application screening.

Vacancy Details

• Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I / Project Associate-II: 1 post
• Project Department: Department of Production Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
• Funding Agency: ISRO
• Project Duration: Initially 1 year, extendable up to 2 years

Who Can Apply?

For Junior Research Fellow

• Qualification: You need B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech with First Class in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, or Aero from a UGC-recognised university.
• GATE: You must have a valid GATE score. The GATE paper and qualifying degree subject should match the applied discipline.

For Project Associate-I

• Qualification: You need B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech with First Class in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, or Aero from a UGC-recognised university.
• Experience: The notice does not ask for separate experience for Project Associate-I.

For Project Associate-II

• Qualification: You need B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech with First Class in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, or Aero.
• Experience: You also need 2 years of research and development experience in an industrial or academic institution.

Age Limit

• JRF: Upper age limit is 28 years as on the closing date of the advertisement.
• Project Associate-I / Project Associate-II: Upper age limit is 35 years as on the closing date.
• Relaxation for JRF: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation and OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation.

Salary

• JRF with valid GATE: Rs. 37,000 per month plus 20% HRA.
• Project Associate-I: Rs. 31,000 per month plus 20% HRA.
• Project Associate-II: Rs. 35,000 per month plus 20% HRA.
• Extra academic benefit: Selected candidates may get a chance to register for M.S. by Research or Ph.D. at NIT Trichy, subject to institute rules.

Application Fee

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

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The notice says selection will be through screening and interview, based on the criteria fixed by the selection committee.

1. Application Screening: Applications will be checked using GATE score for JRF, percentage of marks, relevant experience, and other project requirements.
2. Interview Call: Only eligible and shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
3. Document Verification: You must show original certificates for age, category, education, GATE score, marks, experience, and NOC where applicable.
4. Final Selection: The committee will choose the suitable candidate for JRF, PA-I, or PA-II level based on eligibility and interview performance.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application format from the official notification at nitt.edu.
2. Fill in the form and clearly tick whether you are applying for JRF, PA-I, or PA-II.
3. Scan the filled form and all supporting documents into one PDF file.
4. Email the single PDF application to isrojrfnitt@gmail.com before 16 June 2026, 05:00 PM.
5. Keep originals ready for the interview, including degree certificates, marksheets, GATE score card, category proof, age proof, and NOC if applicable.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Application form: Use the prescribed format attached with the official notification.
• Education proof: Keep degree or provisional certificate, semester marksheets, and First Class proof ready.
• GATE proof: If you are applying for JRF, attach the valid GATE score card with matching paper/discipline.
• Experience proof: PA-II applicants should attach proof of 2 years R&D experience from industrial or academic institutions.
• Category and age proof: Attach category certificate and age proof wherever applicable.
• NOC: If you work in Government or a Government-owned organisation, keep No Objection Certificate ready for the interview.

Important document note: The notice asks you to email all supporting documents as one PDF file. If your university uses CGPA or CPI, attach proof showing how it converts to percentage, because the screening committee may check your marks before calling you for interview.

Project work note: This is not a routine office job. The selected person will work on 3D CAD, 3D printing, CFD simulation, optimisation, experiments, tribological characterisation, data analysis, and report writing. Apply only if your engineering background matches this research work.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 03 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 16 June 2026, 05:00 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced
• Project Duration: Initially 1 year, extendable up to 2 years

• Build 3D CAD models for additive manufactured fluid components
• Prepare and operate 3D printing workflows for project experiments
• Run simulation, CFD analysis, and process optimisation work
• Conduct laboratory experiments for hydraulic and tribological studies
• Analyse project data and prepare clear technical reports
• Write research updates, project reports, and technical articles
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator and project team at NIT Trichy