NIT Silchar Project Intern Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Silchar, has invited applications from Indian citizens for 2 temporary Project Intern posts on the Govt. of India sponsored TIH-IIT Guwahati project "Design, Development, and Testing of Sediment Erosion- Resistive Micro-Hydro Turbine for off-grid application" (Project Sanction Number TIH/TD/0417). The pay is Rs. 8,000 per month, with H.R.A. as per Project/Institute norms, and the engagement runs till 31 March 2027 or till completion of the project. The essential qualification is B.Tech. (Completed) or M.Tech. (Pre-final year). Applications go by email to the Principal Investigator, and the soft copy must be received by 23 November 2026.

About the Project

The posts are under a project sponsored by the Govt. of India through TIH-IIT Guwahati and housed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at NIT Silchar. The notice describes the project work as performing experiments and computational analysis of the hydro rotor. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Biplab Das.

Who Can Apply

Only Indian citizens may apply. The notice prints the following conditions for the single post of Project Intern.

• Essential qualification: B.Tech. (Completed) / M.Tech. (Pre-final year).
• Desirable: B.Tech. in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering. The notice lists this under "Desirable Experience".
• Age limit: 35 years (on the last date of advertisement).
• Relaxation on qualification and age: as per Govt. of India Rules. The notice does not list category-wise figures.

Employed candidates must submit a no objection certificate from their employer at the time of interview. Candidates should check the official notification for any further discipline-specific eligibility.

Pay and Tenure

The Project Intern receives Rs. 8,000/- per month. The candidate will be eligible for H.R.A. as per the Project/Institute norms. The post is temporary and runs till 31st March 2027 or till completion of the project. All terms and conditions of this recruitment follow the guidelines of the sponsoring agency and NIT Silchar. Selected candidates must sign an agreement at the time of joining.

How to Apply for NIT Silchar Project Intern

1. Fill in the "Format of Application" given on page 2 of the notice. It asks for advertisement number, project title, funding agency, department, personal details, educational qualification starting from Class X, NET/GATE details, employment details and a declaration.
2. Paste a recent passport size colored photograph on the form and sign the declaration.
3. Prepare the C.V. and soft copies of all supporting documents. A caste or category certificate is attached if the applicant belongs to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD.
4. Email the duly filled form, the C.V. and the documents to the Principal Investigator at [email protected].
5. Write the subject line exactly as: Application for the post of Project Intern under the project TIH/TD/0417.
6. Make sure the application reaches the PI by 23 November 2026. For queries, call the PI at 9402168938.

Selection and Interview

Candidates are screened on the basis of their applications. The Institute may restrict the number of candidates shortlisted for the interview on the basis of screening. The interview date and mode (online or offline), along with other details, will be notified through email. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview or for joining the post. No candidate may be recruited if suitable candidates are not found.

Important Instructions

• Employed candidates must bring a no objection certificate from the employer at the time of interview.
• No TA/DA is paid for the interview or for joining.
• Selected candidates sign an agreement at the time of joining.
• The Institute may limit the number of candidates called for interview after screening.

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