Research Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification announced by NIT Trichy, Tamilnadu – Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Project Associate – I Jobs. Eligible candidates may Apply through Email
Post Date: 31st August 2026
Hiring Organization: NIT Trichy

Organization Profile: The National Institute of Technology (formerly known as Regional Engineering College) Tiruchirappalli, situated in the heart of Tamil Nadu on the banks of the river Cauvery, was started as a joint and co-operative venture of the Government of India and the Government of Tamil Nadu during 1964 with a view to catering to the needs of man-power in technology for the Country. The College has subsequently been conferred with autonomy in financial and administrative matters to achieve rapid development.
Job Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Project Associate – I
Funding Agency for the Project : MeitY (Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme)
Project Title: : Ultra Low Power SHAKTI RISC V Based Lightweight Edge AI Processor for IoT enabled Healthcare Applications
Department: Electronics and Communication Engineering
Essential Qualification:
- Qualifications for JRF: B. E/ B. Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering with minimum of 65% marks or 6.5 CGPA from a recognized University/ Institute with a qualified GATE score obtained in the last four years from the closing date of application OR M.E/M.Tech in Embedded System/VLSI/Signal Processing any other specialization in ECE selected through GATE with 65% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
- Qualifications for PA-I: B. E/ B. Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering with minimum of 65% marks or 6.5 CGPA from a recognized University OR M.E/M.Tech in Embedded System/VLSI/Signal Processing any other specialization in ECE with 65% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
Job Location: Trichy, Tamilnadu
Pay Scale:
- JRF: 37,000+18% HRA (first 2 years) & 42,000+18% HRA for last year (Valid Gate/NET score)
- PA-I: 30,000+18% HRA (first 2 years) and 33,000+18% HRA for last year (No Gate/NET score)
Duration: 2 Years & 5 Months (extension based on performance review every 12 months)
Apply mode: Email
Organization Website: www.nitt.edu
Application Procedure:
- Eligible candidates may send the scanned copy of their duly filled applications (only in the prescribed format given below) along with the relevant supporting documents by email to: [email protected] with the subject marked as “JRF/ PROJECT ASSOCIATE-I- Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme”.
- The last date and time of submission of duly filled in application 02.09.2026 at 5 P.M.
- The date of interview will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates by E-mail
Contact Address:
National Institute of Technology,
Tiruchirappalli-620015,
Tamil Nadu
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