MNNIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Junior Research Fellow or Project Associate I Posts

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad (MNNIT Allahabad), Prayagraj, has invited applications from Indian nationals for 1 post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate-I on contract in the ANRF-funded project “Design and Implementation of Efficient Strategies for Accelerating Whole-Body Diffusion-Weighted MRI in Comprehensive Cancer Screening”. The pay is Rs.37,000 per month plus 20% HRA (Rs.44,400) for GATE/CSIR-UGC NET qualified JRF, or Rs.30,000 per month plus 20% HRA (Rs.36,000) for Project Associate-I. The essential qualification is M.E./M.Tech./MCA or B.E./B.Tech. in a related branch with more than 60% marks. The application on the prescribed format must reach the Research & Consultancy Cell on or before 04/12/2026.

MNNIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About MNNIT Allahabad

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad is located in Prayagraj. This advertisement comes from its Department of Computer Science and Engineering for a research project funded for 18 months by the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The position is purely temporary and is governed by the funding agency rules and the service conditions of the Research & Consultancy Cell, MNNIT Allahabad.

Who Can Apply

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the one position advertised. The age limit is 28 years on the last date of application. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH and women candidates.

Desirable skills:

• Basic knowledge of Machine Learning models
• Basic proficiency in Python programming
• Familiarity with High Performance Computing (HPC) environments
• Understanding of Image Processing fundamentals

Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The tenure of appointment is 1 year, extendable by 6 months. The project itself is funded for 18 months. A candidate selected as Junior Research Fellow may register for Ph.D. if the eligibility conditions set by the institute are met by him/her.

How to Apply for MNNIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026

1. Prepare the duly completed application on the prescribed format, along with copies of supporting documents.
2. Send it so that it reaches Research & Consultancy Cell, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj-211004 on or before 04/12/2026.
3. Superscript the envelope as “Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate-I (on contract) in the Research Project titled Design and Implementation of Efficient Strategies for Accelerating Whole-Body Diffusion-Weighted MRI in Comprehensive Cancer Screening”.
4. Also send a soft copy of the application to Dr. Prasun Chandra Tripathi, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Principal Investigator, through email [email protected].
5. Give a valid email address in the application, because the interview date is informed to shortlisted candidates by email.

Selection and Interview

Candidates are shortlisted based on merit and the requirements of the project. Mere possession of the prescribed qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be called for an interview. Shortlisted candidates are informed of the interview date via email. The interview date is not specified in the notice.

Shortlisted candidates must appear on the specified date with:

• An updated CV
• Details of publications (if any)
• Original and self-attested photocopies of mark sheets and certificates supporting their academic qualifications
• A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer, for applicants employed in private, government or any other organisation

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The applicant is responsible for the authenticity of the information, documents and photograph submitted.
• The Institute reserves the right to reject any application at any time and to consider candidates with exceptional credentials even if they have not applied.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
• The position is purely temporary and is governed by the funding agency rules and service conditions of the Research & Consultancy Cell, MNNIT Allahabad.

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