NIT Jamshedpur Project Research Scientist – I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The ICMR-sponsored NIDAAN project in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, has one temporary post of Project Research Scientist – I (non-medical) at Rs. 56,000/- per month + 20% HRA if accommodation is not provided. The essential qualification is a Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, or a Four Years Graduate degree for Engineering / IT / CS, as per ICMR non-medical recruitment guidelines. Eligible Indian nationals must email the application to [email protected] on or before 23 November 2026.

About NIT Jamshedpur

National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur is an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India. The post sits in its Department of Mechanical Engineering. The Principal Investigator of the project is Dr. Pranab Kumar Kundu, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Who Can Apply

• Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees.
• For Engineering / IT / CS - Four Years Graduate degree.

The notice lists the following as desirable:

• Experience in point-of-care or in-vitro diagnostics platforms, particularly in bio-assay development, image analysis, rapid prototyping and customized instrumentation.
• Familiarity with microfluidic devices, handling of physiological samples, clinical validation, ethical guidelines and prototype development.
• Any relevant industry experience.

Candidates should ensure their eligibility before applying, as ineligible candidates will not be allowed. For discipline-specific eligibility, refer to the official notification and the ICMR non-medical recruitment guidelines it cites.

Pay and Tenure

The remuneration is Rs. 56,000/- per month + 20% HRA if accommodation is not provided. The post is a purely temporary position and co-terminus with the project. It is initially for a period of 1 year and can be extended based on the performance to 3 years. The notice says all terms and conditions will be as per the guidelines of ICMR, New Delhi and NIT Jamshedpur.

How to Apply for NIT Jamshedpur Project Research Scientist – I (non-medical)

Eligible and interested candidates are encouraged to apply by email for the walk-in interview. The steps below follow the notice.

1. Fill in the application in the attached format printed on page 2 of the notice.
2. Prepare the CV and self-attested copies of all supporting documents.
3. Add a photocopy of the Aadhaar card.
4. Combine the application, CV, supporting documents and Aadhaar copy into a single PDF file.
5. Email the PDF to [email protected] with the subject "Application for Project Research Scientist – I under ICMR-NIDAAN".
6. Send it on or before 23 November 2026.

For more information, Dr. Pranab Kumar Kundu can be contacted at +91 - 8653764707.

Application format

The attached format asks for: name, father's or spouse's name, mother's name, gender, marital status, correspondence and permanent address, email ID and phone number, date of birth and age as on the closing date of the advertisement, nationality, category (GEN/SC/ST/OBC, with proof), languages known, and a photograph. It also has a table for 10th, 12th, UG and PG details (university or board, year, subjects, marks or CGPA, class), GATE/NET details if any (score card to be attached), an "any other relevant information" section and a signed declaration.

Documents named in the notice

• Application in the attached format
• CV
• Self-attested copies of all supporting documents
• Photocopy of Aadhaar card
• Originals of age proof, certificates, degrees, mark sheets and other testimonials, to be presented at the interview

Selection and Interview

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. The notice does not mention the interview date or venue. Original documents of age proof, certificates, degrees, mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented during the interview.

Important Instructions

• The assignment is purely temporary in nature and is co-terminus with the project.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview and/or joining the position.
• The selected candidate will be required to work as a Project Research Scientist – I in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Jamshedpur.
• The Institute reserves the right to cancel the recruitment without assigning any reason.
• Ineligible candidates will not be allowed.

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