📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: National Institute of Technology Durgapur
- Advertisement No: NITDgp/DRDO/ R&DE(E)/JRF/PA/OS/Recruit/2026/01
- Total Posts: 5
- Post Names: Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Project Assistant (PA), Office Staff (OS)
- Employment Nature: Contractual (Project-based)
- Application/Interview Mode: Online Application via Email
- Last Date to Apply: 05 October 2026
- Venue: N/A (Applications via Email)
- Application Fee: No Fee (Exempted)
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 2 | No specific age limit prescribed | Rs. 37,000 (Consolidated) |
| Project Assistant (PA) | 2 | No specific age limit prescribed | Rs. 25,000 (Consolidated) |
| Office Staff (OS) | 1 | No specific age limit prescribed | Rs. 14,000 (Consolidated) |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Post Graduate Degree in Professional Courses selected through NET (CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship) or GATE, or national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments & Institutes (e.g., DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISER, NISER).
- Project Assistant (PA): B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering/Electronics Communication Engg./Instrumentation Engg./Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg./Electrical and Computer Sc. Engg./Electrical and Control Engg./Bio-Medical Engg. with minimum 55% marks. Previous research/project work experience preferred.
- Office Staff (OS): 10+2 (HS)/Diploma in any stream with minimum 55% marks. Previous experience preferred.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
The selection process includes a written test and/or interview. Candidates with valid GATE/NET/Equivalent score will be selected through interview via offline/online mode. Candidates without valid GATE/NET/Equivalent score will undergo a written test (offline mode) followed by an interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets for Relevant Qualifications.
- Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable).
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable).
- Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date to apply for NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026? The last date to submit the application via email is 05 October 2026.
- How can I submit my application for this recruitment? Applications must be sent via email to the official address mentioned in the notification. Ensure the subject line includes the post applied for.
- Is there any application fee for NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026? No application fee is required; it is exempted for all candidates.
- What is the nature of employment for these posts? The positions are project-based and contractual, with no claim to permanent government job security or lifetime pension.
- What is the salary structure for the posts? The salary is consolidated: Rs. 37,000 per month for JRF, Rs. 25,000 per month for PA, and Rs. 14,000 per month for OS.
- What documents are required to be sent with the application? Candidates must attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates (if any), ID proof, and recent photographs, as listed in the document checklist.