NIT Puducherry Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

The notice describes National Institute of Technology Puducherry as an Institute of National Importance under MoE, Govt. of India, located at Thiruvettakudy, Karaikal - 609 609. The post sits in a research project run under the Principal Investigator, Dr. R. Boopathi Rani, Associate Professor, Department of ECE.

The total is 2 vacancies. The notice prints no category-wise break-up.

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals only. The essential qualification and the desired qualification printed in the notice are below. Desired qualification and skills: Master's Degree in ECE/CSE is preferable. Preference will be given to those who have experience in Microwave Engineering and AI/ML. Previous working experience in R&D or related research projects. Age limit: the notice prints the age limit as 35 (years). It prints no age cut-off date and no age relaxation. Candidates should check the official notification for any further eligibility details.

The emoluments are Rs. 31,000 + 10 % HRA. The project runs for 01 Year and 06 Months. The advertised post lasts till November 2027 and can be extended further for a period of 06 months, subject to performance and availability of funds. The tenure of the Project Associate-I is co-terminus with the project. The notice also mentions an opportunity for doing Ph.D at NIT Puducherry as per Institute Norms.

Shortlisted candidates will be intimated about the selection process through e-mail or phone. Original certificates and relevant documents are verified at the time of the interview / selection process. The decision of the selection committee is final. The notice prints no date or venue for the interview.

Candidates must ensure, before appearing for the selection process, that they are eligible for the position they apply for. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview / selection process. Canvassing in any form leads to rejection of the candidature. NIT Puducherry does not bear any implications/obligations on the recruited project associate in a given project. Selected candidates will not be permitted to claim any regular / part-time appointment in this institute or any other during this period.