NIT Tiruchirappalli JRF / Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026

NIT Tiruchirappalli JRF / Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026

ANRF Sponsored Research Project – Department of Mechanical Engineering

The National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli has invited applications from Indian Nationals for recruitment to the posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Project Associate-II under an ANRF-funded research project in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Organization Details

Project Details

Project Title

Development of a New Sustainable Ilmenite-Based SMAW Electrode Replacing the Conventional Rutile-Coated Flux Formulations

Principal Investigator

Dr. S. Sivapirakasam
Professor HAG, Department of Mechanical Engineering
NIT Tiruchirappalli

Available Positions

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• B.E./B.Tech with First Class in Mechanical Engineering

OR

• M.E./M.Tech with First Class in:

  • Manufacturing Engineering

  • Design

  • Thermal Engineering

  • Industrial Safety Engineering

Additional Requirement

Candidates should qualify through any one of the following:

• CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship)

• GATE

• National-level examinations conducted by:

  • DST

  • DBT

  • DAE

  • DOS

  • DRDO

  • MoE

  • ICAR

  • ICMR

  • IITs

  • IISc

  • IISER

  • NISER, etc.

Project Associate – II

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech with First Class in Mechanical Engineering

OR

• M.E./M.Tech with First Class in:

  • Manufacturing Engineering

  • Design

  • Thermal Engineering

  • Industrial Safety Engineering

from AICTE/MoE recognized institutes/universities.

Experience Requirement

• Minimum 2 years of experience in:

  • Research & Development

  • Academic Institutions

Salary / Fellowship

HRA will be provided as per institute norms.

Project Duration

• Total duration: 3 Years

• Initial appointment: 1 Year

• Extendable based on performance until project completion

Age Limit

Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India norms.

Roles & Responsibilities

Selected candidates will work on:

• Sustainable welding electrode development

• Materials and manufacturing research

• Experimental analysis and testing

• Research documentation and publications

• Project-related technical activities

Application Process

Interested candidates should:

1. Read the official notification carefully

2. Prepare the required academic and supporting documents

3. Submit the application in the prescribed format before the deadline

4. Attend interview/selection process as notified by the institute

Required Documents

Applicants may require:

• Updated CV/Resume

• Educational certificates and mark sheets

• GATE/NET scorecard (if applicable)

• Experience certificates

• Identity proof

• Research publications/details (if any)

Official Website

For detailed notification and updates, visit:
NIT Tiruchirappalli Official Website

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This recruitment opportunity at NIT Tiruchirappalli is ideal for candidates interested in advanced materials, welding technology, and sustainable manufacturing research. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date.