- Temporary post under ANRF-DST, Govt. of India sponsored project titled 'Empowering Self-Repairability and EMI Shielding in Frontal Polymerised CFRPs Using Covalent Adaptive Network-Grafted Mxene for Next Generation Aircraft Structures'.
- Project sanctioned under Advanced Research Grant (ARG) program, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Silchar.
- Project sanction number: ANRF/ARG/2025/011059/ENS.
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Project Associate-I (ANRF-DST Sponsored Project)
National Institute of Technology Silchar
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
National Institute of Technology Silchar, Silchar-788010, Assam, India
Apply Deadline
21 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Institute of Technology Silchar (NIT Silchar) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Engineering Degree (engineering-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹30,000 - ₹37,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 50 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Desirable experience in nanomaterials synthesis, self-healing composites, rapid polymerisation, CFRP, composite manufacturing, polymer technology, and mechanical characterisation. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Upper age limit: 50 years as on 21.08.2026. Service duration should not exceed 60 years of age.
- Essential qualification: Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or Masters Degree in Sciences (preferably Chemistry/Polymer Sciences/Materials Chemistry/Materials Science/Nanoscience and Nanotechnology/Applied Chemistry/Plastic Technology) OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (preferably Mechanical/Materials Science and Engineering/Metallurgical & Materials Engineering/Aerospace Engineering/Chemical and Polymer Engineering/Plastic Engineering/Polymer Technology).
- Desirable experience: Hands-on experience in synthesis of nanomaterials, self-healing in composites, rapid polymerisation, CFRP, manufacturing of composite materials, polymer technology, and mechanical characterisation of materials.
- Essential qualification: Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or Masters Degree in Sciences (preferably Chemistry/Polymer Sciences/Materials Chemistry/Materials Science/Nanoscience and Nanotechnology/Applied Chemistry/Plastic Technology) OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (preferably Mechanical/Materials Science and Engineering/Metallurgical & Materials Engineering/Aerospace Engineering/Chemical and Polymer Engineering/Plastic Engineering/Polymer Technology).
- Desirable experience: Hands-on experience in synthesis of nanomaterials, self-healing in composites, rapid polymerisation, CFRP, manufacturing of composite materials, polymer technology, and mechanical characterisation of materials.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on screening of applications followed by an interview (mode to be notified via email).
- Shortlisted candidates will receive call letters via email.
- Selected candidates must sign an agreement at the time of joining.
- Shortlisted candidates will receive call letters via email.
- Selected candidates must sign an agreement at the time of joining.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD (as per Government of India rules)
📂 Required Documents
- Signed scanned copy of the filled-up application form.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- All relevant educational and experience certificates.
- Caste certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/PwD/OBC/EWS categories).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (for employed candidates).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- All relevant educational and experience certificates.
- Caste certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/PwD/OBC/EWS categories).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (for employed candidates).
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Project Associate-I post at NIT Silchar?
The last date for submission of the filled-up application form is 21.08.2026.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the Project Associate-I position?
The upper age limit is 50 years as on 21.08.2026. The service duration should not exceed 60 years of age.
Q.
What is the salary for the Project Associate-I position at NIT Silchar?
The salary is ₹37,000 + HRA for candidates selected through NET/GATE or equivalent national-level exams, and ₹30,000 + HRA for others.
Q.
Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Q.
Where should I submit my application for the Project Associate-I post?
Applicants must submit the signed scanned copy of the filled-up application form along with CV and relevant documents to shalder@mech.nits.ac.in with the subject line 'Application for the post of Project Associate-I under ANRF project ANRF/ARG/2025/011059/ENS'.