NITK Surathkal Recruitment 2026 for 5 Post-Doctoral Fellow, JRF, Project Assistant – Apply Online @ www.nitk.ac.in

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• Salary & Benefits
• How to Apply
• Selection Process
• FAQs

NITK Surathkal Recruitment 2026 – Golden Opportunity for Ph.D., M.Tech & B.Tech Graduates

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, has released a latest notification 2026 for the recruitment of Post-Doctoral Fellow, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), and Project Assistant under a time-bound GAIL-GMPL industry research consultancy project. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking Sarkari Naukri in a prestigious central government institute. The project focuses on isolation, identification, and characterization of granular start-up catalyst for degrading industrial effluent containing terephthalic acid. Read on for complete details on vacancy, eligibility, salary, and how to apply.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for NITK Surathkal Recruitment 2026

Total Vacancies: 5 (approx.) – All positions are temporary for 2 years and offer an excellent opportunity to work on a cutting-edge industrial research project.

Eligibility Criteria for NITK Surathkal Jobs 2026

Educational Qualification

• Post-Doctoral Fellow: PhD in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / other relevant disciplines. OR BTech & MTech (or equivalent) in these fields with at least 60% marks.
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): MTech / MSc (or equivalent) in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Chemistry / Materials / Nanotechnology / relevant disciplines with at least 60% marks in undergraduate degree. Non-engineering degree holders must have UGC-NET qualification or have obtained PG degree from a CFTI.
• Project Assistant: BTech / BSc (or equivalent) in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Chemistry / relevant discipline with at least 60% marks.

Age Limit

Maximum 32 years (relaxable for exceptional candidates).

Desirable Experience

For PDF/JRF, preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of microbe isolation, identification, characterization, and related areas.

Salary & Benefits – Why Apply for NITK Surathkal Recruitment?

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly fellowship including HRA as per the project norms. The pay scale is attractive and aligns with 7th Pay Commission standards for research positions. Additionally, candidates can register for the PhD programme at NITK Surathkal, making this a career-boosting opportunity. Job security, exposure to industrial research, and a prestigious government institute are key benefits.

How to Apply for NITK Surathkal Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates must submit their application in the prescribed format (available on the official notification PDF – pages 4 & 5) along with self-attested copies of relevant certificates, grade/mark sheets, publications, etc. The application can be sent by post or by email to the address below, ensuring it reaches on or before 31 August 2026, 5:00 PM.

Address:

Dr. P E JagadeeshBabu, Professor

Department of Chemical Engineering

National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal

P.O: Srinivasanagar, Mangalore, Karnataka-575025

Email: [email protected]

Download the official notification PDF from the NITK website: Official PDF. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email and the list will be uploaded on the institute website.

Selection Process for NITK Surathkal Project Recruitment

Selection will be based on:

• Educational qualifications
• Relevant experience
• Interview (mode to be announced)

No examination is required – this is a direct recruitment for a temporary research project.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – NITK Surathkal Recruitment 2026

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