NIT Jamshedpur Recruitment 2026: 1 Project Intern – Apply Online @ nitjsr.ac.in

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jamshedpur has notified 01 Project Intern vacancy under advertisement number NITJSR/dme/2025/051 in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The position is sponsored by the Jharkhand Council on Science, Technology and Innovation (JCSTI) for a project titled "Design of a Hybrid Battery Thermal Management System for Indian Driving Conditions." The appointment is purely temporary, co-terminus with the project, and offers a consolidated pay of Rs. 10,000 per month for an initial tenure of 6 months. Eligible candidates can submit their application via email before 15 November 2026.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Note: The appointment is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The initial tenure is 6 months, extendable or terminable based on performance and fund availability.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Essential Qualification: B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical Engineering, OR M.Tech in Mechanical / Energy / Thermal Engineering.
• Desirable Qualification: Prior knowledge of Li-ion batteries and Electric Vehicles (EV) would be preferred.
• Age Limit: Candidates should not exceed 35 years as of the last date of application. Age relaxations will be provided as per Government norms and to candidates with relevant experience.

Project Scope & Job Responsibilities

The selected candidate will work in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Jamshedpur on the JCSTI-funded project. Key responsibilities include:

• Battery Thermal Management system design for Indian driving conditions.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis using ANSYS Fluent.
• Research and development related to hybrid battery thermal management for EVs.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted by the selection committee based on eligibility and qualifications.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Jamshedpur.
3. Document Verification: Original documents including age proof, degree certificates, mark sheets, and other testimonials must be presented at the time of interview and joining for verification.

No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview or joining the position.

How to Apply for NIT Jamshedpur Project Intern

1. Download the prescribed application format provided with the Download NIT Jamshedpur Project Intern Official Notification PDF.
2. Fill in all required details accurately in the prescribed application form.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all supporting documents, certificates, and mark sheets.
4. Merge the filled application form and all supporting documents into a single PDF file.
5. Email the single PDF file to the Principal Investigator, Prof. Prabha Chand, at the email address specified in the official notification.
6. Mention the email subject as: "Application for Project Intern under JCSTI sponsored project".

Last date for receipt of applications: 15 November 2026.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
• B.Tech or M.Tech Degree Certificate and All Consolidated Mark Sheets.
• Self-attested copies of all supporting documents, certificates, and mark sheets.
• Experience / Desirable Qualification certificates on official letterhead (if applicable).
• Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
• Printed and filled Prescribed Application Format downloaded from official notification.

Candidates must ensure their eligibility before applying; ineligible candidates will not be allowed. All terms and conditions for recruitment will be as per the guidelines of the funding agency (JCSTI) and NIT Jamshedpur. The Institute reserves the right to cancel the recruitment without assigning any reason.

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