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VNIT Nagpur Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1 Post

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Closing Date
06 February 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. VisvesvarayaNationalInstituteofTechnology/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Project Associate-I (1 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Online 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 06 February 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Regional Headquarters, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Master's or equivalent degree in Chemistry or other allied disciplines. Minimum first class (or 6.75 CPI/CGPA on a 10 point scale) at Bachelor's or Master's level. 🌐 Authority Official Website vnit.ac.in ↗
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VNIT Nagpur Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1 Post

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur has invited applications for the post of Project Associate-I in the Department of Chemistry. This recruitment is for a Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) funded project titled "Design and development of novel vitrimer like materials with smart features".

OrganizationVisvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur
Post NameProject Associate-I
Total Vacancies01 (One)
Last Date06 February 2026
Official Websitehttps://vnit.ac.in/

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of PostsProjectSalary (Per Month)
Project Associate-I01Design and development of novel vitrimer like materials with smart features (DRDO)₹37,000/- (with NET/GATE)
₹30,000/- (without NET/GATE)

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Project Associate-I

  • Essential Qualification: Master's or equivalent degree in Chemistry or other allied disciplines. Minimum first class (or 6.75 CPI/CGPA on a 10 point scale) at Bachelor's or Master's level.
  • Experience: Not specified.
  • Desirable/Additional Requirements: Qualified GATE or NET exam. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to register for a regular PhD program provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria at VNIT Nagpur.

How to Apply

  • Interested candidates must apply in the prescribed format (available online at the VNIT website) by 06.02.2026.
  • The duly filled application form along with all relevant documents must be sent as a single PDF file to the Principal Investigator.
  • Email ID: [email protected]
  • Subject Line: "Application for the post of Project Associate-I (Department of Chemistry)"

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Q1: What is the last date to apply for VNIT Nagpur Project Associate Recruitment?
A: The last date to submit the application is 06 February 2026.

Q2: What is the salary for Project Associate-I at VNIT?
A: The salary is ₹37,000/- per month for candidates qualified with NET/GATE and ₹30,000/- per month for candidates without NET/GATE.

Q3: Is this a permanent position?
A: No, the post is purely temporary for a duration of 6 months, extendable up to the completion of the project (March 2027).

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