National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) Recruitment 2026:Notification for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Recruitment Overview

The National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut), Office of Research and Consultancy, is inviting applications for the engagement of one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on a contract basis. This position is for an ISRO-sponsored research project in the Department of Mechanical Engineering titled “Evaluation of leak-proof surfaces in fluid components using image processing and machine learning techniques”. The selection process will be conducted in a hybrid mode.

Key Highlights

• Organization Name: National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut)
• Recruiting Authority: Office of Research and Consultancy / Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Post Name(s): Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
• Total Vacancies: 1
• Job Location: NIT Calicut
• Application Mode: Online (via Email)
• Last Date to Apply: 12th October 2026
• Sponsoring Agency: ISRO

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Number of Vacancies	Salary/Pay Scale
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	1	Rs. 37,000/- (Rupees Thirty-Seven Thousand) + 18% HRA per month

Note: The duration of the engagement is for 1 year, extendable up to 2 years based on the norms of the funding agency.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Essential: Candidates must hold a 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 a Post Graduate Degree (MSc/MCA) in Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Computer Science/Electronics, etc.
• Additional Requirement: Candidates must be GATE/NET qualified.

Technical Skills

• Desirable: 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.

Experience

• The Institute reserves the right to relax qualification and experience requirements for candidates with exceptional credentials.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 45 years

Mandatory Requirements

• Applicants already in regular employment (government or any other organization) must submit a “No Objection Certificate” from their employer at the time of the interview.
• The applicant is fully responsible for the authenticity of the information, documents, and photograph submitted.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on the essential qualification criteria.
2. Hybrid Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and invited for a selection interview to be held in a hybrid mode.

Application Fee

• Fee: Not applicable/Not mentioned.
• TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for appearing for the selection process.

How to Apply

1. Fill out the prescribed registration form (as annexed in the official notification).
2. Prepare your most recent CV.
3. Gather soft copies of mark sheets and certificates in support of your academic qualifications and experience.
4. Consolidate the duly filled registration form, CV, and all soft copies into a single PDF document.
5. Email the consolidated PDF to the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at hodmed@nitc.ac.in.
6. Copy (CC) the email to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Deepak Lawrence K, at deepaklawrence@nitc.ac.in.
7. Ensure the subject line of the email is exactly: Application for JRF – ISRO RESPOND Project 2026 Mechanical Engineering/DLK.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	29/09/2026
Last Date to Apply	12th October 2026
Selection Interview Date	16th October 2026 (Hybrid mode)

 Important Links

• • Official Notification (PDF): https://nitc.ac.in/imgserver/uploads/attachments/Ed__0ddcfd4b-71b2-4003-81bb-0622ae29542c_.pdf

  • Application Submission Email: hodmed@nitc.ac.in

  • CC Email: deepaklawrence@nitc.ac.in

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply?
   The last date for application submission is 12th October 2026.
2. What qualification is required for the JRF post?
   Candidates must possess a B.Tech/M.Tech in specified engineering streams or a Post Graduate Degree (MSc/MCA) in specified science streams, along with a valid GATE/NET qualification.
3. How many vacancies are available?
   There is 1 position available for the Junior Research Fellow role.
4. How can candidates apply?
   Candidates must consolidate their filled registration form, CV, and academic certificates into a single PDF and email it to hodmed@nitc.ac.in with a CC to deepaklawrence@nitc.ac.in using the specified subject line.

Disclaimer: Verify all details with the official NIT Calicut notification before applying.

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