Research Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification announced by NIT Trichy, Tamilnadu – JRF/Project Associate-I/II Jobs. Eligible candidates may appear for Walk-in Interview
Post Date: 6th February 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: JRF/Project Associate-I/II
Funding Agency for the Project : AR&DB, DRDO, Ministry of Defence
Project Title: Low Impact Damage Detection in Composite Plate using Modal Data and Shearlet Analysis
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Qualification:
- For JRF: Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Engineering Design/Machine Design/ Mechanical Design/Aerospace Engineering/ Applied Mechanics/ CAD/CAM with First Division and a Qualified GATE score.
- Project Associate – I: B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech with First class in Mechanical Engineering/ Engineering Design/Machine Design/ Mechanical Design/Aerospace Engineering/Applied Mechanics/ CAD/CAM from an AICTE/MoE recognized Institute / University
- Project Associate – II: B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech with First class in Mechanical Engineering/ Engineering Design/Machine Design/ Mechanical Design/Aerospace Engineering/Applied Mechanics/CAD/CAM from an AICTE/MoE recognized Institute / University and 2 years’ experience in R&D or Academic Institutions.
Desirable: Knowledge and experience in FEA software package, Good technical paper writing skills
Job Location: Trichy, Tamilnadu
Emoluments (per month):
- For JRF: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA
- For Project Associate – I: Rs. 30,000/- + HRA
- For Project Associate – II: Rs.33,000/- + HRA
Duration: 3 months (Temporary).
Apply mode: Walk-in
Walk-in Date: 11th February 2026
Organization Website: www.nitt.edu
Application Procedure:
Eligible candidates desiring to appear for the Interview may attend through WALK-IN INTERVIEW scheduled 2 PM on 11th February 2026 in Seminar Hall, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli.
Contact Address:
National Institute of Technology,
Tiruchirappalli-620015,
Tamil Nadu
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