NIT Patna Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for Project Associate / Junior Research Fellow Posts

National Institute of Technology Patna; Patna; On-site; INR 376,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Technology Patna in Patna, Bihar, invites candidates for a walk-in interview for the post of Project Associate (PA) / Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on an ANRF-funded project. Monthly emoluments are Rs. 37,000 plus HRA for one year, with potential upgrade based on performance.

Eligible candidates must hold an M. Sc. in Chemistry or a related field and be NET/CSIR-UGC or GATE qualified. Apply by bringing required documents to the interview at NIT Patna.

Qualifications

• M. Sc. in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Qualifying examination: CSIR/UGC NET including LS/JRF, or GATE.

Responsibilities

• Work on the ANRF-sponsored research project as part of the Department of Chemical Science and Technology.
• Duration of appointment: one year with potential upgrade based on performance.
• May be eligible to join the Ph.D. programme, subject to NIT Patna eligibility criteria.
• Place of work: Department of Chemical Science and Technology, NIT Patna.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Education

M. Sc. in Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry/ Medicinal Chemistry and other similar domains

Job description

COMPANY NAME National Institute of Technology Patna

POST NAME Project Associate / Junior Research Fellow

The Department of Chemical Science and Technology at NIT Patna will hold a walk-in interview on 20 November 2026 at 11:00 am. It is for one Project Associate (PA)/Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position on an ANRF-sponsored research project. Candidates need an M. Sc. in Chemistry or a similar field, and selection is based on CSIR/UGC NET (including LS/JRF) or GATE. Only Indian nationals can apply. The pay is Rs. 37,000/- a month plus HRA as admissible by ANRF.

NIT Patna Project Associate/JRF Recruitment 2026 Overview

Detail

Information

Organisation National Institute of Technology Patna, Department of Chemical Science and Technology

Post Project Associate (PA)/Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Total vacancies 01

Sponsor Anusandhan National Research Foundation, New Delhi

Emoluments Rs. 37,000/- + HRA as admissible by ANRF (for one year)

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

About NIT Patna

National Institute of Technology Patna is on Ashok Rajpath, Patna, Bihar. The notice describes it as an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. This position is in its Department of Chemical Science and Technology and works under Principal Investigator Dr. Subrata Das, Associate Professor.

Post

Pay

Project Associate (PA)/Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 01 Rs. 37,000/- + HRA as admissible by ANRF (for one year)

About the Project

• Title of project: Metallacalix[n]arene supramolecular complexes with pyrimidine nucleobases for catalytic applications
• Sponsor: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), New Delhi
• Principal Investigator: Dr. Subrata Das, Dept. of Chemical Science and Technology, NIT Patna

NIT Patna Project Associate/JRF Eligibility 2026

Nationality: Indian nationals only.

Qualification: M. Sc. in Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry/ Medicinal Chemistry and other similar domains.

Qualifying examination: Selection is based on the National Eligibility Test (NET) CSIR/UGC, including LS/JRF, or GATE. The application form also asks for the branch, year, percentile (with score) and All India Rank of the examination you passed.

Experience: Experience certificates are to be submitted if you have any. The form has space for teaching, research or industrial experience.

For the full eligibility details, see the official notification and the ANRF guidelines it names, ANRF/OM/N/01/2024 and SB/S9/Z-06/2019.

Job Description and Service Conditions

• Work: The PA/JRF will work on the broader areas of research and development relating to the project.
• Duration: One year. The position will be upgraded based on satisfactory performance.
• Ph.D.: The PA/JRF may be allowed to join the Ph.D. programme, subject to the eligibility criteria of NIT Patna, Bihar, India.
• Place of work: Department of Chemical Science and Technology, NIT Patna.
• Travel: No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Event

Date

Selection Process

Candidates are selected through a walk-in interview held in offline mode. Selection is based on CSIR/UGC NET, including LS/JRF, or GATE, following the ANRF guidelines.

Stage

Details

Walk-in interview 20.11.2026 at 11:00 am, in offline mode

Venue Dept. of Chemical Science and Technology, NIT Patna, Ashok Rajpath, Bihar 800005, India

Documents to Submit

• The application form stating your interest in applying for the project
• A complete curriculum vitae and self-attested photocopies of all testimonials/marksheets
• Experience certificates, if any

Official notification and application form Official notification (PDF)

Q1. When and where is the NIT Patna PA/JRF walk-in interview?

It is on 20 November 2026 at 11:00 am, in offline mode. The venue is the Dept. of Chemical Science and Technology, NIT Patna, Ashok Rajpath, Bihar 800005.

Q2. How many positions are there?

There is one position, printed in the notice as PA/JRF (01).

Q3. What is the monthly pay?

The emoluments are Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA as admissible by ANRF, for one year.

Q4. Which M. Sc. subjects are accepted?

The notice accepts M. Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and other similar domains.

Q5. Is NET or GATE required?

Yes. Selection is based on CSIR/UGC NET, including LS/JRF, or GATE, as per ANRF's MOs ANRF/OM/N/01/2024 and SB/S9/Z-06/2019.

Q6. Can I send my application by email?

Yes. You can send your CV in advance to [e-mail]. All documents still have to be handed in to Dr. Subrata Das at the interview.

Q7. Can the JRF join a Ph.D. at NIT Patna?

The PA/JRF may be allowed to join the Ph.D. programme, subject to NIT Patna's eligibility criteria.

Q8. How long is the appointment?

It is for one year. The position will be upgraded based on satisfactory performance.

Q9. Will travel costs for the interview be paid?

No. The notice says no TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Q10. What is the research project about?

The project is "Metallacalix[n]arene supramolecular complexes with pyrimidine nucleobases for catalytic applications". It is sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, New Delhi.