- Applications invited for the position of Junior Project Fellow (JPF)/Project Assistant under a sponsored research project titled ‘Climate Change Effects on the Integrated Hydropower Potential in the Jammu and Kashmir Regions: A WEAP-CORDEX Ensemble and Machine Learning Approach’ funded by J&K Science Technology & Innovation Council (JKSTIC).
- The project is hosted by Water Resource Management Centre (WRMC), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- The selected candidate will work on climate change impacts on hydropower potential using WEAP-CORDEX ensemble modeling and machine learning techniques in the Jammu and Kashmir region.
- The position is initially for one year, extendable for another year based on performance.
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🎓 B.Tech
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Junior Project Fellow (JPF) / Project Assistant in Climate Change Research
National Institute of Technology Srinagar (NIT Srinagar) - Water Resource Management Centre (WRMC)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Apply Deadline
08 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Institute of Technology Srinagar (NIT Srinagar) - Water Resource Management Centre (WRMC) (NIT Srinagar) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Tech (btech), M.Tech (mtech) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹30,000 per month (No House Rent Allowance (HRA) provided) |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | • None: Extensive experience in **Water Resources, Hydropower, and Machine Learning** with **publications in high-impact journals (SCI/ESCI/Scopus)**. |
| Application Fee | • Summary: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Basic Qualification: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Civil Engineering and Master of Technology (M.Tech) in any specialization of Civil Engineering.
- Desirable Experience: Extensive knowledge and experience in Civil Engineering with specialization in Water Resources, Hydropower, and Machine Learning.
- Publications Requirement: Experience must be reflected in original publications with high impact factor (SCI/ESCI/Scopus indexed journals only; paid journals will not be considered).
- Technical Skills: Strong technical report writing skills required.
- Desirable Experience: Extensive knowledge and experience in Civil Engineering with specialization in Water Resources, Hydropower, and Machine Learning.
- Publications Requirement: Experience must be reflected in original publications with high impact factor (SCI/ESCI/Scopus indexed journals only; paid journals will not be considered).
- Technical Skills: Strong technical report writing skills required.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting will be based on desirable experience related to the project (publications, technical skills, and alignment with project focus).
- Fulfilling basic eligibility does not guarantee shortlisting.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be emailed for an interview.
- Fulfilling basic eligibility does not guarantee shortlisting.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be emailed for an interview.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Filled application form (proforma attached in the notification).
- Bio-data/CV (detailed resume).
- Scanned copies of all certificates (academic, experience, publications, etc.).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if employed).
- Passport-sized color photograph (to be pasted on the application form).
- Bio-data/CV (detailed resume).
- Scanned copies of all certificates (academic, experience, publications, etc.).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if employed).
- Passport-sized color photograph (to be pasted on the application form).
💳 Application Fee Details
• Summary: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Junior Project Fellow position at NIT Srinagar?
The last date to apply is 08 November 2026 at 5:00 PM (IST). Applications must be submitted via email.
Q.
What is the monthly salary for the Junior Project Fellow position?
The monthly emolument is ₹30,000 with no House Rent Allowance (HRA) provided.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this position?
No, there is no application fee for this recruitment.
Q.
What is the duration of the fellowship, and can it be extended?
The fellowship is initially for one year and may be extended for another year based on performance.
Q.
How will shortlisting be done for this position?
Shortlisting will be based on desirable experience related to the project, including publications in high-impact journals and technical skills. Fulfilling basic eligibility does not guarantee shortlisting.