NIT Calicut Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut), Kerala, has invited applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow under Advt No. JRF-DRDO-DFTM-/MED/KPM-011. Applications go by email to [email protected] and must be sent by 10 December 2026.

The post is for Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Calicut. Qualification required: PG in Materials Science/Physics/Photonics with a Valid GATE/NET. The pay is Rs.37,000 per month (Consolidated) + 20% HRA = Rs. 44,400 per month. Selection is by shortlisting of applications and online interview. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 10 December 2026
• Vacancies: 1
• How to apply: By email to [email protected]
• Pay: Rs.37,000 per month (Consolidated) + 20% HRA = Rs. 44,400 per month
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on last date of submission of the application)
• Place: Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Calicut

NIT Calicut Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

NIT Calicut Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. JRF-DRDO-DFTM-/MED/KPM-011 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download NIT Calicut notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: PG in Materials Science/Physics/Photonics with a Valid GATE/NET
• Age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on last date of submission of the application)
• Age relaxation: SC/ST/OBC As per Government of India norms

Other conditions:

• Candidate needs to prepare and characterize polymer ceramic composites
• Candidate needs to work with computational solvers such as CST Studio Suite and COMSOL Multiphysics (basic training will be given)

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• 1 Year on contract basis
• Extendable based on the performance of the candidate and availability of the project fund
• Selected candidates are encouraged to register for a Ph.D. at NIT Calicut

Important Dates

How Will NIT Calicut Select Candidates?

• Shortlisting of applications
• Online interview
• After shortlisting, eligible candidates will be notified by email and invited for the online interview
• Online interview tentatively on 15-12-2026

Documents to Enclose

• Duly filled registration form
• Most recent CV
• Soft copies of mark sheets/certificates supporting academic qualification/experience
• Photograph
• No Objection Certificate from the employer at the time of interview (for those already employed)

How to Apply for NIT Calicut Recruitment 2026 by Email

1. Fill the registration form annexed to the notice.
2. Attach the most recent CV and soft copies of mark sheets/certificates supporting academic qualification/experience.
3. Consolidate all soft copies into a single PDF document.
4. E-mail it with the subject line “Application for JRF-DRDO-DFTM-/MED/KPM-011”, with a copy to [email protected].
5. Email it on or before 10 December 2026.

Other Points to Note

• The Institute reserves the right to relax qualification and experience for candidates with exceptional credentials
• Applicants already employed (government or any other organization) must submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview
• Applicant is responsible for the authenticity of information, documents and photograph submitted
• Queries: Dr. Murali K P, [email protected]

NIT Calicut Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of National Institute of Technology Calicut, Advertisement No. JRF-DRDO-DFTM-/MED/KPM-011, dated 12 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.