Date Posted: October 23, 2026
Institution Name: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur
Reference: Annexure 3(A)-2, Department of Electrical Engineering, VNIT Nagpur
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur has released the VNIT Nagpur Recruitment 2026 notification inviting applications for various Project Fellow posts in the Department of Electrical Engineering, under the MeitY-MHI EVSS-II Sponsored Project titled “Retrofitting of Existing IC Engine Based Pick-Up Truck to Battery Electric Vehicle.” VNIT Nagpur is a premier Institute of National Importance offering advanced engineering education and research. The project involves advanced engineering and electronics for converting an IC Engine vehicle to an Electric Vehicle, including multiple charging technologies, performance and safety validation, and development of user guides and training material. A total of 15 vacancies are open across 9 categories of Project Fellow posts. Interested candidates can apply in the prescribed format by email, with the last date for application being October 31, 2026. Full details on eligibility, emoluments, and the application procedure are provided below.
Institution Profile: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur is one of the thirty National Institutes of Technology in the country. The Govt. of India conferred on the Institute, the Deemed to be University status (under University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956)) with effect from 26th June 2002. Subsequently, the Central Govt. by Act of Parliament (National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007 (29 of 2007)) declared VNIT Nagpur as an Institute of National Importance along with all other NITs. The Act was brought into force from 15th August 2007.
Earlier, the Institute was known as Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering (VRCE). It was established in the year 1960 under the scheme sponsored by Govt. of India and Govt. of Maharashtra. The college was started in June 1960 by amalgamating the State Govt. Engineering College functioning at Nagpur since July 1956. In the meeting held in October 1962, the Governing Board of the College resolved to name it after the eminent engineer, planner, and statesman of the country Sir M.Visvesvaraya.
Employment Type: Temporary/Project-Based (MeitY-MHI EVSS-II Sponsored Project)
Post Name/Designation
| Name of the Post | No. of Posts | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Project Fellow (PF) (Senior Manager) | 01 | M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering with MBA |
| PF (Team Lead) | 01 | B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering with 2 years’ experience in relevant field |
| PF (Design Engr) | 02 | B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering |
| PF (Elect. Engr) | 02 | B.Tech in Electrical Engineering |
| PF (Mech. Engr) | 02 | B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering |
| PF (PE Engr) | 01 | B.Tech in Electrical Engineering |
| PF (Testing & Validation) | 01 | B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering |
| PF (Technicians) | 02 | Diploma/ITI in relevant field |
| PF (Fitters) | 01 | Diploma/ITI in relevant field |
| PF (Driver) | 02 | Experience in relevant field with valid driving license |
Project Title: Retrofitting of Existing IC Engine Based Pick-Up Truck to Battery Electric Vehicle
Sponsoring Agency: MeitY-MHI EVSS-II Scheme
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ramsha Karampuri, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering
Total Vacancies
15 (Fifteen) posts across the 9 Project Fellow categories listed above.
Required Educational Qualifications
- PF (Senior Manager): M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering with MBA
- PF (Team Lead): B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering, with 2 years’ experience in the relevant field
- PF (Design Engr): B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
- PF (Elect. Engr): B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
- PF (Mech. Engr): B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
- PF (PE Engr): B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
- PF (Testing & Validation): B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering
- PF (Technicians): Diploma/ITI in relevant field
- PF (Fitters): Diploma/ITI in relevant field
- PF (Driver): Experience in relevant field with a valid driving license
Age Limit
Not specified in the notification.
Candidate Profile
Candidates should possess a good academic record and a skill set relevant to the project — ranging from electric vehicle retrofitting engineering and design to testing, validation, technical support, and driving, depending on the post applied for.
Required Experience
- PF (Team Lead): 2 years’ experience in the relevant field required.
- PF (Driver): Experience in the relevant field with a valid driving license required.
- Other posts: Desired qualification is a good academic record and skill set relevant to the project; no fixed minimum experience separately prescribed beyond the educational qualification.
Pay Scale/Pay Level (Emoluments)
| Post | Emoluments |
|---|---|
| PF (Senior Manager) | Rs. 45,000/- |
| PF (Team Lead) | Rs. 31,250/- |
| PF (Design Engr) | Rs. 25,000/- |
| PF (Elect. Engr) | Rs. 25,000/- |
| PF (Mech. Engr) | Rs. 25,000/- |
| PF (PE Engr) | Rs. 25,000/- |
| PF (Testing & Validation) | Rs. 23,000/- |
| PF (Technicians) | Rs. 15,000/- |
| PF (Fitters) | Rs. 12,000/- |
| PF (Driver) | Rs. 13,000/- |
Duration: The posts are purely temporary in nature. Initial appointment is for a period of one year, which can be extended up to the project end date, solely based on satisfactory performance.
Application Fee
Not applicable. No application fee has been prescribed for this recruitment.
Selection Process
Only short-listed candidates will be intimated by email and will have to appear for a written test and/or interview on the date communicated through email. An online interview may be conducted on request for genuine reasons; however, a physical interview is more preferable. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview. The decision of the Director, VNIT Nagpur will be final in all respects.
Job Location
Department of Electrical Engineering, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, South Ambazari Road, Nagpur – 440010, Maharashtra
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Application Submission | 31st October, 2026 |
Apply Mode
Email, in the prescribed application format.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to apply in the prescribed format, available online on the institute website www.vnit.ac.in, by 31st October, 2026. The duly filled application form, along with all enclosures (detailed curriculum vitae, degree certificates, GATE/NET scorecard, and other relevant documents), must be sent as a single PDF file to the Principal Investigator at [email protected], mentioning “Application for the Post of ___________ (MeitY project – Retrofit) in the Department of Electrical Engineering” in the subject line of the email.
Application Procedure
- Download the prescribed application format from the VNIT Nagpur website, www.vnit.ac.in.
- Fill in the application form completely with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
- Attach a detailed curriculum vitae, degree certificates, GATE/NET scorecard (if applicable), and other relevant supporting documents.
- Consolidate the application form and all enclosures into a single PDF file.
- Email the consolidated PDF to [email protected], using the subject line “Application for the Post of [Name of Post] (MeitY project – Retrofit) in the Department of Electrical Engineering” — filling in the specific post applied for.
- Ensure complete information about all essential eligibility conditions is provided in the application.
- Submit the application before the deadline of October 31, 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email and must appear for a written test and/or interview as communicated.
Documents Required: Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
- Duly filled application form (prescribed format from institute website)
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Degree certificates relevant to the post applied for
- GATE/NET scorecard, if applicable
- Experience certificates (for Team Lead, Driver, and other posts requiring experience)
- Valid driving license (for PF Driver post)
- Any other relevant supporting documents
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification & Application Format (PDF) | Annexure 3(A)-2, VNIT Nagpur |
| Institute Website | https://www.vnit.ac.in |
| Application Email | [email protected] |
| Contact Number | +91-8143952895 |
Disclaimer for Candidates: Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official VNIT Nagpur notification and website before applying. Only short-listed candidates will be intimated by email and will have to appear for a written test and/or interview as communicated. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview. The decision of the Director, VNIT Nagpur will be final in all respects. The posts are purely temporary in nature, with the initial appointment for one year, extendable up to the project end date based solely on satisfactory performance.
Institute Address:
Department of Electrical Engineering, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, South Ambazari Road, Nagpur – 440010, Maharashtra
Contact: Dr. Ramsha Karampuri (Chief Investigator) | Phone: +91-8143952895 | Email: [email protected]
Benefits of Joining VNIT Nagpur
Joining VNIT Nagpur as a Project Fellow offers candidates the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge MeitY-MHI sponsored electric vehicle retrofitting project at an Institute of National Importance. The project spans advanced engineering, electronics, and multiple EV charging technologies, offering hands-on exposure across design, electrical and mechanical engineering, testing and validation, and technical support roles. Candidates across experience levels — from senior managers and team leads to engineers, technicians, fitters, and drivers — can find a role suited to their skill set, with emoluments ranging from Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 45,000/- per month depending on the post. This engagement offers valuable, practical experience in India’s growing electric vehicle and retrofitting technology sector, with the potential for extension up to the project’s completion based on performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — VNIT Nagpur Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the VNIT Nagpur Recruitment 2026 notification about?
A. It is a recruitment notification for various Project Fellow posts in the Department of Electrical Engineering, VNIT Nagpur, under a MeitY-MHI EVSS-II sponsored project on retrofitting IC engine vehicles to battery electric vehicles.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for VNIT Nagpur Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date for application submission is October 31, 2026.
Q3. How many vacancies are available under this recruitment?
A. A total of 15 vacancies are available across 9 categories of Project Fellow posts.
Q4. What is the eligibility criterion for Project Fellow (Senior Manager)?
A. Candidates need an M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering with an MBA.
Q5. What is the salary range offered for these posts?
A. Emoluments range from Rs. 12,000/- per month (PF Fitters) to Rs. 45,000/- per month (PF Senior Manager), depending on the post.
Q6. How can candidates apply for VNIT Nagpur Recruitment 2026?
A. Candidates must apply in the prescribed format and email the consolidated application PDF to [email protected] with the specified subject line.
Q7. What experience is required for the PF (Team Lead) post?
A. Candidates need a B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering with 2 years’ experience in the relevant field.
Q8. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
A. No, no application fee has been prescribed for this recruitment.
Q9. What is the duration of this engagement?
A. The initial appointment is for one year, extendable up to the project end date based solely on satisfactory performance.
Q10. Is TA/DA provided for attending the interview?
A. No, no TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview; an online interview may be conducted on request for genuine reasons, though a physical interview is preferred.
The VNIT Nagpur Recruitment 2026 offers a diverse set of opportunities across engineering, technical, and support roles for candidates interested in contributing to India’s electric vehicle retrofitting technology under a MeitY-MHI sponsored project. With positions ranging from senior management to technicians and drivers, this recruitment suits candidates at various qualification and experience levels seeking hands-on exposure to EV engineering and testing. Interested applicants are encouraged to download the prescribed application format from the VNIT Nagpur website and submit their complete application well before the October 31, 2026 deadline.
