National Institute of Technology Agartala, a premier technical institute in Tripura, has announced a recruitment for the post of Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-1 under an Anusandhan National Research Foundation funded project in the Department of Chemistry. The single position is part of a research project on electrochemical upcycling of plastics using recycled battery material, and selected candidates may also register for the PhD program at the institute.
NIT Agartala JRF and Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026F.NITA/15 (7-Chem)/ANRF Project/JRF/A. Modak/2025
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06 Nov
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About NIT Agartala JRF and Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Institute of Technology Agartala
- Advertisement No.
- F.NITA/15 (7-Chem)/ANRF Project/JRF/A. Modak/2025
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-1 (PA)
- Job Location
- Agartala, Tripura
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- GATE/NET or equivalent qualification for the Junior Research Fellow position
- Tenure
- Initially for 12 months, extendable up to 36 months, co-terminus with the project
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-1 (PA)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-1 (PA) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-1 (PA)
M.Sc or M.Tech in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Polymer Science / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology / Materials Science and Engineering / Environmental Science with at least 55% marks for General and OBC candidates, and 50% marks for SC/ST & PWD candidates from a recognized university or institution. Candidates applying for JRF must possess GATE/NET or equivalent qualifications, while Project Associate-1 applicants do not require GATE/NET.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-1 (PA) | M.Sc or M.Tech in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Polymer Science / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology / Materials Science and Engineering / Environmental Science with at least 55% marks for General and OBC candidates, and 50% marks for SC/ST & PWD candidates from a recognized university or institution. Candidates applying for JRF must possess GATE/NET or equivalent qualifications, while Project Associate-1 applicants do not require GATE/NET. |
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Only shortlisted candidates are informed by email; the interview is held in hybrid mode in the Department of Chemistry at NIT Agartala on 06.11.2026 at 10:30 AM. No TA/DA is permissible.
Salary Structure
Rs. 37,000 plus 10% HRA (total Rs. 40,700 per month) for JRF candidates with GATE/NET or equivalent; Rs. 30,000 plus 10% HRA (total Rs. 33,000 per month) for Project Associate-1 candidates without GATE/NET
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form from the official notification
- 2Fill out the application form and attach a recent passport-size colour photograph
- 3Compile signed scanned copies of educational qualifications, research publications and a statement of interest, along with an Aadhar card copy
- 4Send the filled application by Speed Post to Dr. Arindam Modak, Department of Chemistry, NIT Agartala, West Tripura, 799046, India, or email it to [email protected] on or before 06.11.2026 at 10:30 AM
- 5Bring original degrees, certificates and experience certificates to the interview for verification
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Recent passport-size colour photograph
•Signed scanned copies of educational qualifications
•Research publications
•Statement of interest
•Aadhar card copy
•Original degrees
•Certificates and experience certificates at the interview
Important Details
- The position is purely temporary and is governed by the administrative rules and conditions of ANRF and the Research & Consultancy Cell, NIT Agartala.
- Selected candidates have the option to register for the PhD programme at the Department of Chemistry, NIT Agartala if they meet the eligibility requirements under the NIT Agartala PhD rules 2018.
- No TA/DA is permissible for appearing in the interview or for joining on selection.
Project Details
Project: Waste Treating Waste: Electrochemical upcycling of plastics by recycled battery material as anode. Funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and run under the Department of Chemistry, NIT Agartala.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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