National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut), through its Office of Research and Consultancy, has announced project staff recruitment for the year 2026. Applications are invited for Post Doctoral Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant, and Scientific Administrative Assistant positions under a sponsored research project in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Candidates with strong academic credentials, research aptitude, and relevant technical backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a premier national institute with competitive monthly remuneration and valuable research exposure. Eligible applicants should apply online and through email before the deadline.
Date Posted:
24th April 2026
Hiring Organisation Name:
National Institute of Technology Calicut
Organisation Profile:
National Institute of Technology Calicut is one of India’s premier technical institutions known for excellence in engineering education, research, and innovation. The institute offers quality academic programs, advanced research facilities, and strong industry collaboration while nurturing highly skilled professionals for global careers.
Job Title/Designation:
- Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF)
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Project Assistant
- Scientific Administrative Assistant
Vacancy available in the departments:
- Department of Mechanical Engineering (Research Project)
Number of Positions:
- Post Doctoral Fellow – 2
- Junior Research Fellow – 1
- Scientific Administrative Assistant – 1
- Project Assistant – 1
Project Title:
Capacity building for human resource development in Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone and related Technology)
Required qualifications:
- Scientific Administrative Assistant: Graduate Degree in any discipline
- Project Assistant: B.Tech / B.Sc / 3 years Diploma in Engineering and Technology
- Junior Research Fellow: Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science or Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through eligible national selection process
- Post Doctoral Fellow: Candidates who have submitted Ph.D. thesis / awarded Ph.D. degree in Engineering and Technology, Interdisciplinary Areas, etc.
Required Experience:
- Relevant research/project experience preferred
- Candidates from Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering / CSE / IT / ECE / EEE backgrounds will be given preference
Candidate Profile:
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Interest in drone and unmanned aircraft systems research
- Good communication and documentation ability
- Capability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to project timelines and deliverables
- Research-oriented mindset with problem-solving skills
Responsibilities:
- Assist in research and development activities of the sponsored project
- Support design, testing, documentation, and implementation tasks
- Coordinate with project investigators and research team
- Maintain technical reports and project records
- Contribute to innovation, experimentation, and analysis
- Fulfill responsibilities assigned under the project scope
Salary/Remuneration:
- Scientific Administrative Assistant: Rs.24,000/- + 20% HRA
- Project Assistant: Rs.27,000/- + 20% HRA
- Junior Research Fellow: Rs.37,000/- + 20% HRA
- Post Doctoral Fellow: Rs.65,000/- + 20% HRA
Job Location: National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kerala
Benefits of Joining Institution (National Institute of Technology Calicut):
- Opportunity to work in a premier national institute
- Competitive fellowship and salary package
- Exposure to cutting-edge drone technology research
- Collaborative academic and research ecosystem
- Valuable experience for higher studies and careers
- Work with experienced faculty and investigators
Apply Mode: Online Form / Email
Last Date to Apply: 06.05.2026
Organisation Website: https://nitc.ac.in
How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates must fill in the Google Form and upload relevant documents. In addition, applicants should submit the registration form along with updated CV, educational certificates, mark sheets, experience proofs, and supporting documents consolidated preferably in a single PDF to the official email addresses. Mention the subject line clearly as Application for Project staff position / Capacity building for human resource development in Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone and related technologies). Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email for the online interview.
Email address to apply: [email protected] , [email protected]
Organisation address:
National Institute of Technology Calicut,
Office of Research and Consultancy,
Calicut, Kerala
Interview Date: 08.05.2026 (Online)
