National Institute of Technology Calicut, a premier technical institute in Kozhikode, Kerala, has announced recruitment for the post of Junior Research Fellow, with a single vacancy on offer. The fellow position is part of an ISRO sponsored research project in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, which deals with evaluating leak proof surfaces in fluid components using image processing and machine learning techniques. The engagement is on a contract basis, and the role suits candidates interested in machine vision systems and automated defect detection of aerospace components.
NIT Calicut Recruitment 2026 - Junior Research Fellow Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
12 Oct
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Applications closed on 12 Oct 2026
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed12 Oct
About NIT Calicut Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Institute of Technology Calicut
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow
- Job Location
- Kozhikode, Kerala
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- GATE or NET qualified
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 37,000 per month plus 18% HRA
- Tenure
- 1 year, extendable up to 2 years based on the merits of the funding agency
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow
B.Tech or M.Tech in Engineering streams such as Mechanical, Production, Aerospace, Automobile, Chemical, Civil, Electronics, Robotics, Instrumentation, EEE, CSE, Information Technology, Engineering Physics, Biotechnology, Material Science, Mining, Food Technology, etc., OR Post Graduate Degree (MSc/MCA) in Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Computer Science/Electronics, etc., with GATE/NET qualified.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | B.Tech or M.Tech in Engineering streams such as Mechanical, Production, Aerospace, Automobile, Chemical, Civil, Electronics, Robotics, Instrumentation, EEE, CSE, Information Technology, Engineering Physics, Biotechnology, Material Science, Mining, Food Technology, etc., OR Post Graduate Degree (MSc/MCA) in Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Computer Science/Electronics, etc., with GATE/NET qualified. |
Age Limit
Maximum 45 years
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on the essential qualification criteria and notified by email.
- 2Selection Interview
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed in hybrid mode on 16 October 2026.
Salary Structure
Rs. 37,000 per month plus 18% HRA
How to Apply
- 1Fill the registration form given in the notification and prepare the duly filled form along with the most recent CV
- 2Consolidate soft copies of mark sheets and certificates supporting academic qualification and experience into a single PDF document
- 3Email the application to the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at [email protected] with a copy to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Deepak Lawrence K
- 4Use the subject line 'Application for JRF - ISRO RESPOND Project 2026 Mechanical Engineering/Dr-K'
- 5Send the email before the last date for application submission
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Registration form
•Most recent CV
•Soft copies of mark sheets and certificates supporting academic qualification and experience
•No Objection Certificate from the employer for candidates in regular employment
Important Details
- The fellowship is for an ISRO sponsored project in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
- Candidates already in regular employment with the government or any other organization must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview along with the other documents.
- No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the selection process.
- The institute reserves the right to relax qualification and experience requirements for candidates with exceptional credentials.
Project Details
Sponsoring Agency
Details: ISRO
Project Name
Details: Evaluation of leak-proof surfaces in fluid components using image processing and machine learning techniques
Department
Details: Mechanical Engineering
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Sponsoring Agency | ISRO |
| Project Name | Evaluation of leak-proof surfaces in fluid components using image processing and machine learning techniques |
| Department | Mechanical Engineering |
Desirable Qualification
Knowledge and skill for the development of machine vision systems, image processing algorithms, and machine learning models meant for automating the detection, analysis, and classification of surface defects and flaws of aerospace components.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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