NIT Agartala Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate 1 Posts

National Institute of Technology Agartala; Agartala; On-site; INR 368,000 - 454,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HRA 10%

PhD registration option

Job summary

National Institute of Technology Agartala invites applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate-1 (PA) on a purely temporary basis. The tenure is initially 12 months, extendable to 36 months, with monthly emoluments in the range of Rs. 33,000 to Rs. 40,700 including 10% HRA. JRF requires GATE/NET; PA does not.

Selected candidates may register for a PhD in the Department of Chemistry, subject to PhD rules. Interview is scheduled in hybrid mode on 06.11.2026 at 10:30 AM.

Qualifications

• M.Sc or M.Tech in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Polymer Science / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology / Materials Science and Engineering / Environmental Science with at least 55% marks for General and OBC candidates, and 50% marks for SC/ST & PWD candidates.

Responsibilities

• Candidates applying for JRF must possess GATE/NET or equivalent qualifications, while Project Associate-1 applicants do not require GATE/NET.
• Selected candidates will be considered for registration for the PhD program at NIT Agartala subject to eligibility rules.

Skills

GATE/NET

Education

M.Sc or M.Tech in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Polymer Science / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology / Materials Science and Engineering / Environmental Science

Job description

National Institute of Technology Agartala (NIT Agartala) has notified 1 vacancy for the Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-1 post on a project-based and purely temporary basis. The position is initially for 12 months and extendable up to 36 months, co-terminus with the project, with a pay of Rs. 33,000 to Rs. 40,700 per month. Applicants holding an M.Sc or M.Tech in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Polymer Science, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Materials Science and Engineering, or Environmental Science can apply. Candidates must fill the application form including a photograph and signed scan copy of educational qualifications, research publications and a statement of interest, and send it by Speed Post or through e-mail on or before 6 November 2026 at 10:30 AM, with the interview scheduled for 6 November 2026.

NIT Agartala Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation National Institute of Technology Agartala

Advertisement No. F.NITA/15 (7-Chem)/ANRF Project/JRF/A. Modak/2025

Department Department of Chemistry

Project Waste Treating Waste: Electrochemical upcycling of plastics by recycled battery material as anode

Funding Agency Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

Tenure Initially for 12 months and extendable up to 36 months

Post Name(s) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-1 (PA)

Vacancies 1

Pay Rs. 37,000 plus 10% HRA (Total Rs. 40,700 per month) for JRF with GATE/NET; Rs. 30,000 plus 10% HRA (Total Rs. 33,000 per month) for PA without GATE/NET

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-1 (PA) M.Sc or M.Tech in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Polymer Science / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology / Materials Science and Engineering / Environmental Science with at least 55% marks for General and OBC candidates, and 50% marks for SC/ST & PWD candidates from a recognized university or institution.

Candidates applying for JRF must possess GATE/NET or equivalent qualifications, while Project Associate-1 applicants do not require GATE/NET.

Pay and Tenure

The position is purely on temporary basis and governed by the administrative rules and conditions of ANRF and the Research & Consultancy Cell, NIT Agartala. The project duration is a maximum of three years, initially granted for one year and extendable up to three years, co-terminus with the project. Monthly emoluments include Rs. 37,000 plus 10% HRA (total Rs. 40,700 per month) for JRF candidates with GATE/NET or equivalent qualifications, and Rs. 30,000 plus 10% HRA (total Rs. 33,000 per month) for PA candidates without GATE/NET. Selected candidates will also have the option to register for the PhD program at the Department of Chemistry, NIT Agartala, provided they meet the eligibility requirements as per the Ph.D rules 2018 of NIT Agartala.

Selection and Interview

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed through email for the interview. The interview will be held in hybrid mode in the Department of Chemistry at NIT Agartala on 06.11.2026 at 10:30 AM. No TA/DA is permissible for appearing in the interview or joining upon selection.

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NIT Agartala Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-1 Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. Is this position permanent or temporary?

The position is purely on a temporary basis, initially for 12 months and extendable up to 36 months, co-terminus with the project.

Q2. Are allowances paid on top of the base pay?

Yes, the monthly emoluments include 10% HRA in addition to the base fellowship amount for both JRF and Project Associate-1 posts.

Q3. What relaxation in marks is applicable for reserved categories?

Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PWD categories require a minimum of 50% marks in their qualifying degree, whereas General and OBC candidates require at least 55% marks.

Q4. How are candidates shortlisted for the interview?

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed through email provided in the application form, and the interview will be conducted in hybrid mode.

Q5. Can selected candidates register for a PhD program?

Yes, candidates selected for the position will have the option to register for the PhD program at the Department of Chemistry, NIT Agartala, provided they meet the eligibility requirements as per the Ph.D rules 2018 of NIT Agartala.

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