- Project Associate-I position under the ANRF-sponsored collaborative R&D project titled 'Grid Readiness for Electrical Vehicle (EV): Enablers and Technological developments (GREET)' with IIT Kanpur as the lead institute.
- Role involves assessing EV charging infrastructure impact on distribution grids, developing optimal planning models for EV charging/battery swapping stations, and creating algorithms for EV charging/discharging scheduling to provide ancillary services.
- Responsibilities include designing advanced power converter control schemes to mitigate power quality issues, ensuring grid stability, and enhancing battery life.
- Opportunity to develop software, packages, or mobile applications for coordinated grid planning and renewable energy integration.
- Position is temporary with a maximum duration up to 10th June 2028, subject to performance evaluation every six months.
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🎓 B.Tech
🎓 M.Tech
Project Associate-I
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Durgapur, West Bengal
Apply Deadline
21 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Institute of Technology Durgapur (NIT Durgapur) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Tech (btech), M.Tech (mtech) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹30,000 - ₹37,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Not explicitly required, but desirable expertise in power electronics, programming, and hardware-in-loop simulation is preferred. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official notification for updates. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or Technology from a recognized university.
- OR M.E./M.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering.
- Desirable expertise in power electronic circuit simulation/fabrication, microcontroller-based applications, MATLAB, C/C++, Python programming.
- Experience in Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) simulation using Real-Time Simulators, mobile application development, and software/webpage development is preferred.
- OR M.E./M.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering.
- Desirable expertise in power electronic circuit simulation/fabrication, microcontroller-based applications, MATLAB, C/C++, Python programming.
- Experience in Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) simulation using Real-Time Simulators, mobile application development, and software/webpage development is preferred.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for an offline interview/test.
- Interview/test will be conducted on 28th August 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Meeting Room of the Electrical Engineering Department, NIT Durgapur.
- Candidates must appear in person with completed application forms and originals of required documents.
- Selection is based on performance in the interview/test and document verification.
- Interview/test will be conducted on 28th August 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Meeting Room of the Electrical Engineering Department, NIT Durgapur.
- Candidates must appear in person with completed application forms and originals of required documents.
- Selection is based on performance in the interview/test and document verification.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
Open to all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) as per Institute norms.
📂 Required Documents
- Valid photo identity proof (original + photocopy).
- Date of Birth proof (original + photocopy).
- All qualified exam results and certificates (original + photocopy).
- Proof of experience/training (original + photocopy).
- BE/B.Tech and/or ME/M.Tech project/training reports (original + photocopy).
- Experience certificates and SCI journal publications (if any, original + photocopy).
- Date of Birth proof (original + photocopy).
- All qualified exam results and certificates (original + photocopy).
- Proof of experience/training (original + photocopy).
- BE/B.Tech and/or ME/M.Tech project/training reports (original + photocopy).
- Experience certificates and SCI journal publications (if any, original + photocopy).
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official notification for updates.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Project Associate-I position?
Candidates must have a four-year bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or Technology from a recognized university. Alternatively, an M.E./M.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering is also acceptable.
Q.
What is the fellowship amount for selected candidates?
Selected candidates who qualify through National Eligibility Tests like CSIR-UGC NET or GATE will receive Rs 37,000 per month plus HRA. Others will receive Rs 30,000 per month plus HRA, as per institute norms.
Q.
What are the desirable skills for the Project Associate-I role?
Desirable skills include experience in power electronic circuit simulation and fabrication, proficiency in MATLAB, C, C++, Python programming, expertise in Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) simulations, mobile application development, and software/webpage development.
Q.
What is the duration of the project and the position?
The project duration is up to June 10, 2028. The position is temporary and subject to renewal every six months based on performance evaluation.
Q.
How will the selection process be conducted?
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and called for an offline interview/test at the Electrical Engineering Department, NIT Durgapur, on August 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM.