NIT Calicut Research Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

National Institute of Technology Calicut; Kallanthod; Sur place; INR 660 000 - 791 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

National Institute of Technology Calicut in Kerala invites applications for the position of Research Associate-I in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering on a contract basis. The project is sponsored by MoSPI and focuses on developing price indices from new and conventional data sources.

The engagement is initially for 3 months and can be extended up to nine months based on performance and available funds. The consolidated pay is Rs. 65,000 per month.

Qualifications

• PhD is acceptable as the essential credential.
• Master's degree (Engineering/Technology or MSc in Computer Science/IT/Data Science/AI) with 3 years experience and at least one journal publication.

Formation

PhD

Master's/MSc + 3 yrs exp + journal

Description du poste

COMPANY NAME National Institute of Technology Calicut

POST NAME Research Associate-I

QUALIFICATION M.E/M.Tech, M.Phil/Ph.D, M.Sc

NIT Calicut has one Research Associate-I position on a contract basis in its Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The work falls under a MoSPI-sponsored project on developing price indices from new and conventional data sources. The position carries a consolidated pay of Rs. 65,000 a month.

NIT Calicut Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Overview

Detail

Information

Organisation National Institute of Technology Calicut

Post Research Associate-I

Department Computer Science and Engineering

Total vacancies 1

Nature of engagement Contract

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About NIT Calicut

National Institute of Technology Calicut is a technical institute with its campus at N.I.T Campus (P.O), Kerala-673601. This engagement is in its Department of Computer Science and Engineering, for a project sponsored by MoSPI.

Research Associate-I 1 Rs. 65,000 /- consolidated per month

NIT Calicut Research Associate-I Eligibility 2026

The essential qualification is one of the following:

• PhD
• Master's degree in Engineering/ technology or MSc (Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Electrical Engineering) with 3 years experience and at least one journal publication

The Institute reserves the right to relax qualification and experience for candidates with exceptional credentials.

See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of this post.

Sponsoring agency MoSPI

Project name Identification of Avenues for Harnessing Administrative Data / Triangulation of Various New Data Sources viz. E-commerce Sales Data, etc. with Conventional Data Sources for Developing Price Indices

Notice date 30 October 2026

Selection Process

• Applications are shortlisted.
• Eligible candidates are notified by email and invited for the online interview.

Service Conditions

The engagement is initially for 3 months on a contract basis. It may be extendable up to nine months, based on performance and availability of fund.

NIT Calicut Research Associate I Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. Can I apply with a Master's degree or MSc?

Yes, if the degree matches the fields listed in the notice and you also have 3 years experience and at least one journal publication.

Q2. Are the experience and publication conditions printed for PhD holders?

No. PhD is listed as the first essential option, and the 3 years experience and journal publication are printed with the Master's degree or MSc option.

Q3. How long will the engagement last?

It starts at 3 months and may be extendable up to nine months, depending on performance and availability of fund.

Q4. In what format should I send my documents?

All soft copies may be consolidated into a single PDF document, which goes by email with the subject line given in the notice.

Q5. How will I know if I am shortlisted?

Eligible candidates will be notified by email after shortlisting and invited for the online interview on 13 November 2026.

Q6. I am already employed. What extra document do I need?

You must submit a "No Objection Certificate" from your employer at the time of interview, whether you work in government or any other organization.

Q7. Can the qualification or experience requirement be relaxed?

The Institute reserves the right to relax both for candidates with exceptional credentials.

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