The National Institute of Technology (NIT), Agartala, has announced the Junior Research Fellow Recruitment at NIT Agartala, Tripura, for its ANRF-sponsored project on machine learning assisted wearable sensor technology for diabetes monitoring. The Department of Physics invites eligible M.Sc/BS-MS/BT-MT candidates in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Nanotechnology, or Material Science to apply. Interested candidates should send their filled applications on or before 23rd August 2026 and attend the interview on 24th August 2026.
Official Notification Reference file: Advt. No. F.NITA.14(Physics)/Project 2016/ANRF/JRF, dated 30.07.2026
Date Posted: 4th August 2026
Institution Name: National Institute of Technology (NIT), Agartala
Institution Profile: The Government of India converted the Tripura Engineering College to National Institute of Technology Agartala on 1st April 2006 vide notification No. F. 20-20/2004/TS III/ dated 10.03.2006 of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Govt. of India. During the conversion, Tripura Engineering College was offering undergraduate degrees in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication and Production Engineering.
Name of the Project: Development of a Machine Learning Assisted Wearable Sensor for Real-Time Detection of Acetone in Ear Canal for Diabetes Monitoring
Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Project Associate-I
Number of the Post: One (01)
Duration of the Project: 36 months, and the position is co-terminus with the project.
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc in Physics/Applied Physics/BS-MS in Physics/BT-MT in Engineering Physics/M.Sc or M.Tech in Nanotechnology/Material Science.
Desirable: Experience in synthesis of nanomaterials and sensors.
Experience: As per Norms
Emoluments per month: Rs. 37,000/- per month for scholars with GATE/NET or equivalent qualifications as per ANRF norms, and Rs. 30,000/- per month for scholars without GATE/NET or equivalent qualifications.
Job Location: Jirania, West Tripura
Apply Mode: Offline/Email
Last Date to Apply: 23rd August 2026
Institution Website: www.nita.ac.in
How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates should send their filled application, including a photograph and signed scanned copies of educational qualifications, research publications, and a statement of interest, on or before 23rd August 2026, to Dr. Suvra Prakash Mondal, Room No.112, Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Agartala, Tripura, India. The application may also be submitted through email. Candidates selected for interview will be informed through the email address provided in the application form, and the interview will be held on 24th August 2026 in offline and online mode via Google Meet at the Department of Physics, NIT Agartala. Candidates must carry original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of the interview for verification. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview or joining in case of selection.
Email address to apply: [email protected] / [email protected]
Institution Address:
National Institute of Technology Agartala
Barjala, Jirania West Tripura-799046 Tripura, India
Official Notification for Reference: NIT Agartala- Job Opening Notification
Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification of the Institution/University for details qualifications and other details, before applying.
General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the NIT Agartala jobs:
- Ensure eligibility for the position before appearing for the interview.
- Send the filled application along with a recent photograph before the last date.
- Attach signed scanned copies of educational qualifications and research publications.
- Include a statement of interest along with the application.
- Carry original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of interview for verification.
- Note that no TA/DA is permissible for attending the interview or joining after selection.
- Watch for communication through the email address provided in the application form.
- Understand that the appointment will be purely temporary and governed by the Institute’s terms and conditions.
- Note that the Institute reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.
This is a valuable opportunity for physics and nanotechnology graduates to gain research experience in a growing field of ML-based healthcare sensors. Eligible candidates should prepare their documents on time and apply before the deadline to be considered for this ANRF-funded fellowship at NIT Agartala.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the last date to apply for the Junior Research Fellow Recruitment at NIT Agartala, Tripura? Interested candidates should send their applications on or before 23rd August 2026.
2. How many vacancies are available under this NIT Agartala JRF recruitment? There is one (01) vacancy for the post of Junior Research Fellow/Project Associate-I.
3. What is the essential qualification required for the Junior Research Fellow post at NIT Agartala? Candidates need an M.Sc in Physics/Applied Physics/BS-MS in Physics/BT-MT in Engineering Physics, or an M.Sc/M.Tech in Nanotechnology or Material Science.
4. What is the monthly fellowship offered for the JRF position at NIT Agartala? Selected scholars with GATE/NET qualification will receive Rs. 37,000/- per month, while those without GATE/NET will receive Rs. 30,000/- per month.
5. When will the interview be conducted for the Junior Research Fellow post at NIT Agartala? The interview will be held on 24th August 2026 in offline and online mode via Google Meet at the Department of Physics, NIT Agartala.
6. How can candidates apply for the Junior Research Fellow post at NIT Agartala? Candidates should send their filled application with a photograph, signed scanned copies of certificates, and a statement of interest to Dr. Suvra Prakash Mondal by post or email.
7. What is the duration of the Junior Research Fellow project position at NIT Agartala? The position is for 36 months and is co-terminus with the sponsored research project.
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