Recruitment Overview

• Organization Name: National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut)
• Department: Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning and Design (CoEUPD)
• Advertisement Number: P1/498/CoEUPD/Recruitment/2026
• Post Name: Senior Research Associate (On Contract)
• Total Vacancies: 01 Post
• Job Location: NIT Campus P.O., Calicut, Kerala – 673601
• Nature of Engagement: Purely on a contractual (temporary) basis for an initial period of one year, extendable up to three years based on performance and requirements.
• Consolidated Monthly Remuneration: ₹67,000/- per month (TA/DA for outstation visits as per Pay Level 07 entitlement).
• Application Mode: Online via portal followed by email submission of documents
• Opening Date of Online Application: 05 November 2026 (05:00 PM)
• Closing Date of Online Application: 19 November 2026 (05:30 PM)
• Official Recruitment Portal: https://recruit.nitc.ac.in

Vacancy Details & Remuneration

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Educational & Technical Qualifications

• Essential Education: Master of Planning (M.Plan) with a specialization in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Housing, Environmental Planning, Transport Planning, or an equivalent discipline.
• Essential Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience for candidates without a Ph.D.
  • OR Minimum 1 year of relevant experience for candidates with a Ph.D.
• Desirable Qualifications: Ph.D.; proficiency in Soft Computing, GIS, MS Project, or Data Analytics; and experience in capacity building or training activities.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age Limit: 40 years as on the closing date of application (with due consideration given to SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates as per institutional norms).

Job Roles & Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring consultancy projects, training programs, and research projects of CoEUPD.
• Develop training program manuals, design training materials, curricula, and facilitate in-person or virtual workshops.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients and the consultancy team, preparing project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation (proposals, reports, meeting notes) and monitor ongoing project progress.
• Coordinate with subject-matter experts, urban planning professors, and industry professionals, while handling outreach, communications, and administrative workflows.

Application Fee Details

• SC / ST / Women / PwBD Candidates: ₹500/-
• All Other Candidates: ₹1,000/-
• Note: The fee must be paid online through the payment option provided in the application portal.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications and relevant experience.
• Skill / Trade Test & Interview: The selection committee may conduct a skill test, trade test, and/or interview for shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

1. Access the official NIT Calicut online recruitment portal at https://recruit.nitc.ac.in.
2. Complete the online registration and fill out the application form with accurate details.
3. Pay the prescribed application fee securely through the portal options.
4. Print out a copy of the completed application form.
5. Email a scanned copy of the submitted application along with all mandatory enclosures to rectnf@nitc.ac.in within five days from the closing date of application:
   • Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   • Diploma/Degree certificates with mark sheets for all qualifying examinations
   • Experience certificates and testimonials
   • Proof of date of birth
   • Valid ID proof
   • Community/Category certificate from the Competent Authority (if claiming fee concession or reservation benefits)

Important Dates

Official Links & Portals

Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to thoroughly verify all eligibility criteria, educational requirements, age limits, and instructions against the official National Institute of Technology Calicut notification before applying.