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NIT Calicut Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary & How to Apply

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Total Vacancies
01 Post
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Salary / Remuneration
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Selection / Apply Mode
Online Portal
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Closing Date
09 March 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization National Institute of Technology Calicut 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. NationalInstituteofTechnologyCalicut/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Research Associate-I (01 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Email 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 09 March 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
National Institute of Technology Calicut Regional Headquarters, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Refer Official Notification 🌐 Authority Official Website Refer Official Notification Document

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✅ Bio-data / Proforma: Duly completed, signed application form (per notification format).
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NIT Calicut Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary & How to Apply

NIT Calicut Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026: Overview

The National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 1 Research Associate-I post. This is a prestigious opportunity for candidates with a Ph.D. or thesis-submitted status in Mechanical Engineering to join a leading technical institute. The position is offered on a contract basis.

Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment (Merit-based selection via Online Interview). This recruitment does not involve a competitive written examination.

Key Highlights

ParameterDetails
OrganizationNational Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut)
Post NameResearch Associate-I
Total Vacancies1
SalaryRs. 58,000/- + 20% HRA
Application ModeEmail
Last Date to Apply09 March 2026
Interview Date11 March 2026

Vacancy Details 2026

Post NameTotal PostsSalary / Stipend
Research Associate-I1Rs. 58,000/- + 20% HRA

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

  • Degree: M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Academic Performance: Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in aggregate from a recognized institute/university.
  • Ph.D. Requirement: Ph.D. (Thesis Submitted or Degree Awarded) or an equivalent degree.
  • Experience: Essential experience in experimental work related to the research area.
  • Publications: At least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.

Age Limit

  • Maximum Age: 35 Years (Note: The specific reference date for age calculation is not mentioned in the source text).

Selection Process

The selection for the Research Associate-I post involves the following stages:

  1. Shortlisting: Based on qualifications, experience, and publications.
  2. Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview.

Application Fee

Based on the notification, no application fee is specified for this recruitment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply via email. Follow these steps carefully:

  1. Prepare Application: Draft a comprehensive bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and relevant experience.
  2. Scan Documents: Prepare self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
  3. Subject Line: In the email subject line, clearly mention "Application for the

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