Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal, a premier technical institute in Madhya Pradesh, has announced a single Junior Research Fellow/Project Fellow position under an Anusandhan National Research Foundation funded research project on smart metacomposite design for energy harvesting and vibration control. The role is temporary and project based, housed in the Mechanical Engineering Department, and will be filled through a walk-in interview at the institute.
MANIT Bhopal Recruitment 2026 - JRF/Project Fellow Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026CESM/836/19/08/2026 and PDSM/2026/AUG/00015
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
06 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 06 Oct 2026
- Notification17 Sept
- Walk-in06 Oct
- Walk-in Held06 Oct
About MANIT Bhopal JRF/Project Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal
- Advertisement No.
- CESM/836/19/08/2026 and PDSM/2026/AUG/00015
- Post Name
- JRF/Project Fellow
- Job Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from eligible and research-oriented Indian nationals)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 32 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum six months of relevant professional experience in the concerned field/position, accepted in place of GATE for B.Tech/B.E. or Integrated Professional Degree holders
- Credentials Required
- GATE qualification or six months of relevant professional experience (for B.Tech/B.E. or Integrated Professional Degree holders)
- Pay Scale
- Rs 37,000/- + HRA per month
- Tenure
- Initial appointment for one year, extendable further based on performance up to project completion (project duration 36 months)
Vacancy Breakdown
JRF/Project Fellow
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| JRF/Project Fellow | 1 |
Eligibility Details
JRF/Project Fellow
First Class M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering/Production Engineering/Automobile/Material Science/Metallurgy/Physics/Computer Science or equivalent. Candidates with a B.Tech./B.E. or an Integrated Professional Degree in the relevant field of expertise are also eligible to apply, provided they have secured a minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale and either qualified in the GATE Examination or possess a minimum of six months of relevant professional experience in the concerned field/position.
JRF/Project Fellow - Experience
Minimum six months of relevant professional experience in the concerned field/position, accepted in place of GATE for B.Tech/B.E. or Integrated Professional Degree holders.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| JRF/Project Fellow | First Class M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering/Production Engineering/Automobile/Material Science/Metallurgy/Physics/Computer Science or equivalent. Candidates with a B.Tech./B.E. or an Integrated Professional Degree in the relevant field of expertise are also eligible to apply, provided they have secured a minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale and either qualified in the GATE Examination or possess a minimum of six months of relevant professional experience in the concerned field/position. |
| JRF/Project Fellow - Experience | Minimum six months of relevant professional experience in the concerned field/position, accepted in place of GATE for B.Tech/B.E. or Integrated Professional Degree holders. |
Age Limit
Should not be over 32 years as on the date of advertisement (17-09-2026)
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation as per Government of India (GOI) rules
Application Fee
General / OBC
Nil
SC / ST
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Held at the Committee Room, Ground Floor, Mechanical Engineering Department, MANIT Bhopal, and can also be attended online; candidates must report by 09:30 AM on the scheduled date.
Salary Structure
Rs 37,000/- + HRA per month
How to Apply
- 1Register online through the link given in the notification or email the latest CV to [email protected].
- 2Fill in the application form in the prescribed format attached to the notification.
- 3Attach self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates and keep all original documents ready.
- 4Report to the Committee Room, Ground Floor, Mechanical Engineering Department, MANIT Bhopal by 09:30 AM on the walk-in date.
- 5Appear for the walk-in interview in person or online.
Reporting Venue
Committee Room, Ground Floor, Mechanical Engineering Department, MANIT Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - 462003
Reporting time: 09:30 AM
Candidates must report at the venue before the scheduled reporting time of 09:30 AM on 6 October 2026; those reporting after the reporting time for document verification will not be eligible to appear for the interview. They must carry the filled-in application form in the prescribed format, all original documents and self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates. The interview can be attended in person or online. No TA/DA is paid for attending the walk-in interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Filled-in application form in the prescribed format
•Latest CV
•All original documents
•Self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates
•Passport-size photograph
Important Details
- The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the ANRF-funded project; the institute has no liability for sustaining the temporary staff after the project is completed or terminated.
- Candidates must be present before the reporting time on the scheduled date, and those reporting after the reporting time for document verification will not be allowed to appear for the interview.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the walk-in interview.
- The interview can be attended in person or online.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected, and canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
Project Details
The JRF position is for the research project 'Smart Metacomposite Design for Dual-Purpose Energy Harvesting and Vibration Control' funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant, sanctioned file no. ANRF/ECRG/2024/000647/ENS dated 9/07/2025, for a duration of 36 months.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of mathematical modeling, software and simulation tools
- Preference will be given to candidates who have published papers in SCI/SCIE/SCOPUS-indexed journals
CV Requirements
- Complete information such as academic grades/percentage starting from Xth standard onwards with year of passing, university or college, GATE score with year, discipline, marks and All India Rank
- Contact details and a valid email ID
- Work experience in detail of the related field
Application Form Fields
The prescribed form asks for personal details, educational qualifications (BE/BTech/B.Sc and ME/M.Tech with institute, subjects/specialization, division, percentage and year of completion), professional experience details, GATE/NET examination qualification details, category (Gen/EWS/OBC/SC/ST), gender, date of birth, marital status, correspondence address, email, mobile number, knowledge of software/simulation tools and publication details.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91-9557324521
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the walk-in interview be attended online?
Yes. The notification says the walk-in interview can be attended in person or online, but candidates must still submit the filled-in application form in the prescribed format along with the required documents.
Is TA/DA paid for attending the walk-in interview?
No. The notification states that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.
Will the JRF post lead to a regular appointment at MANIT Bhopal?
No. The post is purely temporary and on a contract basis, co-terminus with the project, and a selected candidate cannot claim any regular or part-time appointment in the institute.
Spotted a mistake in this post? Report it
Tags
Organization
Location
Qualifications