NIT Silchar Project Associate I (Electronics and Communication Engineering) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

One temporary Project Associate-I post is open in the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology Silchar. The post serves the project “ML-Driven ISAC for Hybrid Satellite–Terrestrial 6G Connectivity”, sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Govt. of India. The post runs for two years and pays INR 37,000 per month to GATE/NET-qualified candidates, or 30,000 per month otherwise, plus HRA @10% if Institute accommodation is not provided. Candidates need a B. Tech/B.E. in ECE/CSE/EE/E&I, and only Indian citizens may apply. The completed application form must be emailed to the Principal Investigator. The last date for receiving it is 13 November 2026.

NIT Silchar Project Associate-I at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About NIT Silchar Project Associate-I

National Institute of Technology Silchar is in Assam (PIN 788010). Its Office of the Dean (Research & Consultancy) issued this advertisement. The post is in an ANRF-sponsored project (Project Sanction Number FILE NO. ANRF/ECRG/2025/003836/ENS). The project aims to develop Machine Learning based algorithms for sensing and communication in terrestrial wireless systems, satellite systems and Integrated Satellite–Terrestrial Networks (ISTN). The Principal Investigator is Dr. Sucharita Chakraborty, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, NIT Silchar.

Who Can Apply

Applications are invited from Indian citizens only.

Essential Qualification

Minimum B. Tech/B.E. in ECE/CSE/EE/E&I from the recognized university.

Desirable Experience

• A solid understanding of digital communication, probability theory, optimization, and wireless communications is crucial.
• Experience with programming languages; MATLAB or Python.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age limit is 35 years, as on the closing date of application, 13 November 2026. SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates will get relaxation in qualification and age as per Govt. of India Rules.

Check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the Project Associate-I post.

Pay and Tenure

HRA @10% is paid on top of this pay if Institute Accommodation is not provided. The post is temporary and lasts two years. It can be extended based on a performance review every 12 months.

How to Apply for NIT Silchar Project Associate-I

1. Fill in the application form given in the notice (Annexure 01(A)-2, “Format of Application” for the post of Project Associate-I).
2. Prepare your C.V. and soft copies of all supporting documents.
3. Email the soft copy of the filled form, your C.V. and your documents to the PI at [email protected].
4. Use this subject line: “Application for the post of JRF under the project-(ML-Driven ISAC for Hybrid Satellite–Terrestrial 6G Connectivity), ANRF/ECRG/2025/003836/ENS”.
5. Make sure the application reaches the PI by 13 November 2026.

For any queries, contact the PI at [email protected].

Documents named in the notice

• Filled application form (Annexure 01(A)-2), with a recent passport-size coloured photograph pasted on it
• C.V.
• Soft copy of all supporting documents
• Category certificate, if you belong to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD
• No objection certificate from your employer, if you are employed (to be submitted at the time of interview)

The application form asks for the advertisement number and date, the project title, the funding agency, the department, and your personal details. These include your name in block letters, father’s/husband’s name, date of birth (DD-MM-YYYY), gender, marital status, age as on the last date of application, postal and permanent address, email, phone number, nationality and category. The form also asks for:

• your educational qualifications from Class X onwards (board/university, division, percentage of marks/CPI, year of passing, subjects)
• NET/GATE details (subject, qualifying date or score, and validity)
• your employment details (organisation, post, period, scale of pay and present pay, nature of duty)
• any other relevant information
• a signed declaration with the date and place

Selection and Interview

Candidates are selected through screening followed by an interview. The Institute may limit the number of candidates shortlisted for the interview based on the screening. The interview date and mode (online/offline) and other details will be notified through email. Employed candidates must submit a no objection certificate from their employer at the time of interview.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview or for joining the post.
• All terms and conditions for this recruitment will follow the guidelines of the sponsoring agency and NIT Silchar.
• No candidate may be recruited if no suitable candidates are found.
• Selected candidates must sign an agreement at the time of joining.

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