National Institute of Technology Nagaland, an institute of national importance located in Dimapur, has announced recruitment for a Junior Research Fellow post under a research project funded through the Partnership for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) of Anusandhan National Research Foundation. There is a single vacancy. The fellow will work on an eight-institution partnership project on advanced materials research and development, covering structural, functional and biomaterials areas, on a purely temporary contractual basis.
NIT Nagaland Recruitment 2026 - Junior Research Fellow Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026NIT-N/Advt./PAIR/JRF/0003/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
28 Sept
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Applications closed on 28 Sept 2026
- Notification10 Sept
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- Applications Closed28 Sept
About NIT Nagaland Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Institute of Technology Nagaland
- Advertisement No.
- NIT-N/Advt./PAIR/JRF/0003/2026
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Job Location
- Dimapur, Nagaland
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from Indian nationals)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid GATE / NET score
- Pay Scale
- Rs 37,000 per month + 10% HRA
- Tenure
- Initially one year, renewed every year subject to satisfactory performance or until completion of the project (project duration five years or till completion, whichever is earlier)
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Qualification and Experience
M.E. / M. Tech / M.S / M.Sc or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Materials Science and Engineering / Metallurgy engineering / Aerospace Engineering / aeronautical engineering / Physics. Candidate must have obtained at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA out of 10 in UG and PG Degree with GATE / NET score. Desirable: Working experience in materials science related research experience.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Qualification and Experience | M.E. / M. Tech / M.S / M.Sc or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Materials Science and Engineering / Metallurgy engineering / Aerospace Engineering / aeronautical engineering / Physics. Candidate must have obtained at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA out of 10 in UG and PG Degree with GATE / NET score. Desirable: Working experience in materials science related research experience. |
Application Fee
General / OBC
Nil
SC / ST
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed separately by email and interviewed at the Administrative Block, NIT Nagaland, Chumukedima, Dimapur; no TA/DA is paid.
Salary Structure
Rs 37,000 per month + 10% HRA
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application format from the official notification.
- 2Fill in the application with complete bio-data covering personal details, educational qualifications and experience.
- 3Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof and a recent passport-size photograph, along with the CV.
- 4Mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- 5Email the complete application and supporting documents to [email protected] by 12:00 noon on the closing date.
- 6Carry one set of photocopies of all certificates, one self-attested passport-size photograph and the original documents to the interview.
Reporting Venue
Administrative Block, National Institute of Technology Nagaland, Chumukedima, Dimapur - 797 103, Nagaland
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application in the prescribed format with supporting documents and CV
•One set of photocopies of all certificates
•One passport size self-attested photograph
•Original mark sheets
•Degree certificates
•Age proof and other testimonials
Terms and Conditions
- Appointment is purely temporary and contractual, renewed every year subject to satisfactory performance or until completion of the project.
- The post is initially for one year or until the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
- Original mark sheets, degree certificates, age proof and other testimonials must be produced at the interview.
- No TA/DA is paid to candidates attending the interview.
- Applicants with GATE/NET (JRF/Assistant Professor) are given preference in selection.
- The selected candidate may be permitted to register for the Ph.D. programme.
Research Project
An Eight Institution Partnership for Advanced Materials Research and Development: From Fundamental Design to Emerging Applications in Structural, Functional and Biomaterials Spaces, funded under the Partnership for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Govt. of India. Project duration is five years or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
Interview Schedule
- Registration from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Interview from 11:00 a.m. onwards.
- Venue: Administrative Block, National Institute of Technology Nagaland, Chumukedima, Dimapur - 797 103, Nagaland.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Will GATE or NET holders get preference in selection?
Yes. Applicants holding GATE or NET (JRF/Assistant Professor) are given preference during selection.
Is TA/DA paid for attending the interview?
No. Candidates attending the interview are not paid any TA/DA.
Can the selected Junior Research Fellow register for a Ph.D.?
Yes. The selected candidate may be permitted to register for the Ph.D. programme at NIT Nagaland.
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