NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026 for 2 Research Associate (RA-III) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Apply Online @ nitdgp.ac.in

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Golden Opportunity: NIT Durgapur Research Associate & JRF Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online Now!

National Institute of Technology Durgapur (NIT Durgapur) has released a Latest Notification 2026 for the recruitment of Research Associate (RA-III) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This is a Sarkari Naukri 2026 opportunity for candidates holding a Ph.D. or B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./MS in relevant engineering disciplines. With only 2 vacancies, this is a highly competitive Central Government Job under the Ministry of Education. The online application process is open from 13 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. Read the full article for official notification PDF, eligibility, salary, and direct apply link.

Why Apply for NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026?

NIT Durgapur is a premier institute under the Government of India. Working here offers job security, exposure to cutting-edge research, and a competitive salary as per 7th CPC norms. The RA-III position offers up to ₹67,000/month and JRF offers ₹37,000/month – excellent stipends for early career researchers. Additionally, this is a contractual appointment that can lead to future opportunities in academia and R&D.

NIT Durgapur Vacancy 2026 – Detailed Breakdown

Advertisement No: NITD/ECE/NC/UA/V/RECRUITMENT/2026/01 – State Government Job? No, this is a Central Government Job under NIT Durgapur.

NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

• Research Associate (RA-III): Ph.D. in Engineering from Aerospace/ECE/Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation Engineering with GATE qualification and at least two SCI/Scopus journal papers.
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./MS from Aerospace/ECE/Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 7.5 CGPA or 70% marks and GATE qualification.

Note: Candidates without GATE are not eligible. Age relaxation as per government norms.

NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026 – Salary / Stipend

• Research Associate (RA-III): INR 67,000/- per month (consolidated).
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): INR 37,000/- per month (consolidated).

NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

The selection will be based on shortlisting of applications followed by an interview (Hybrid mode). Candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.

How to Apply for NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website: https://nitdgp.ac.in/ or use the direct Apply Online link given below.
2. Download the Official Notification PDF and read all instructions carefully.
3. Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
4. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, GATE scorecard, PhD/M.Tech degree certificates, SCI/Scopus papers (for RA), and other required documents.
5. Pay the application fee (if applicable) – details in the notification.
6. Review all entries before final submission.
7. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Apply Online for NIT Durgapur Vacancy 2026: https://nitdgp.ac.in/recruitment

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