Candidates must possess a Ph.D. completed or nearing completion in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation / Electronics Engineering with quality publications, OR an M.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering with at least 3 years of research, teaching, and design/development experience and at least one research paper in an SCI-indexed journal. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a valid GATE score.
Contractual / RegularSep. 10, 2026
COEP Tech Pune Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Research Associate Post (ANRF-PAIR)
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Sep. 10, 2026Research Associate (Post Code: 01/RA-1)
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹58,000/- + 30% HRA per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per ANRF / Institutional Norms (Typically up to 35 Years)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 7, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 7, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 20, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window7 – 20 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit is governed by the prevailing guidelines of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and institutional norms of COEP Technological University.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Postal Application Submission in Prescribed Proforma (by 20th of the month, 5:00 PM)
OfflineQualifying Only
Application Screening based on SCI Publications, Qualifications & GATE Score
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal / Technical Interview before Selection Committee at COEP Tech Pune
OfflineMerit Scored
Document Verification & Appointment Order Issuance
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through the INTERVIEW_PORTFOLIO_EVALUATION mechanism. Applications received in the prescribed format by the 20th of the month will be scrutinized against mandatory qualifications, SCI publications, and motor control/FEA expertise. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and invited for a personal interview before the Selection Committee at COEP Technological University Pune. No TA/DA will be disbursed for attending the interview.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
Verified Official SourceOfficial weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.
| Evaluation Component |
|---|
| Academic Credentials & Ph.D./Master's Track Record |
| Motor Design & FEA Simulation Expertise |
| Power Electronics & Motor Control Competency |
| Interview Performance & Research Vision |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
The Research Associate (RA-1) works at COEP Technological University Pune on the flagship ANRF-PAIR sponsored project 'Development of a Switched Reluctance Motor and Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor for Electric Tractor' (RP/2025/COEPTech/SSM_others/34) under the IIT Bombay – COEP Tech Hub-Spoke partnership. The work environment is cutting-edge and laboratory-driven, involving electromagnetic and thermal FEA simulations (Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD), motor prototyping, embedded digital signal processor (DSP) control implementation, and dynamometer testing.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Stationed at COEP Technological University Campus (Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra). The position is initially for 1 year, extendable annually up to 4 to 5 years (co-terminus with the project duration 2025–2030), subject to satisfactory performance and fund availability.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
This is a contractual research fellowship position. Working under the IIT Bombay Hub-Spoke model with high-impact SCI publications and patentable hardware prototyping provides outstanding credentials for transitioning into university tenure-track faculty positions, international post-doctoral roles, or chief electric powertrain engineer positions in the EV/automotive industry.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Hard Copy Postal Submission Mandatory: Completed application forms along with all testimonials must reach by Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier latest by the 20th of the month till 5:00 PM; late or emailed applications are not acceptable.
- Mandatory Envelope Superscription: The outer cover must be clearly superscribed as 'APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH POSITION (POST CODE: 01/RA-1) UNDER ANRF-PAIR Programme'.
- Strict Publication Benchmark: Candidates applying with a Master's degree must have a minimum of 3 years of experience and at least one research paper published in an SCI journal.
- No Regular Employment Claims: The appointment is purely contractual and co-terminus with the ANRF-PAIR project; it confers no right to permanent absorption or regularization at COEP Tech.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- UR1
Total Vacancies1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated monthly emoluments of ₹58,000/- plus 30% HRA (₹17,400/- per month) under ANRF-PAIR guidelines for Year 1 to 5. Positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Monthly fellowship of ₹58,000/- plus 30% HRA (₹17,400/-), totaling ₹75,400/- per month as per ANRF norms. Appointment is initially for 1 year, extendable up to 4 to 5 years subject to performance and fund availability.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official portal of COEP Technological University at www.coeptech.ac.in under the 'Careers' tab.
- Download the prescribed Application Form for Project Positions under the ANRF-PAIR Programme.
- Complete the application form with personal, educational, research publication, and technical experience details.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of testimonials including Ph.D./M.Tech./B.Tech. certificates, mark sheets, proof of date of birth, GATE scorecard (if applicable), copies of SCI journal publications, and experience certificates.
- Place the application dossier in an envelope superscribed as: 'APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH POSITION (POST CODE: 01/RA-1) UNDER ANRF-PAIR Programme'.
- Send the completed application via Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier to reach The Registrar, COEP Technological University, Wellesley Road, Shivajinagar, Pune 411 005, Maharashtra, INDIA on or before 20/09/2026 (5:00 PM).
Application Fee & Category Concessions
NIL (No application fee is payable).
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Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 7, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 7, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 20, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window7 – 20 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Postal Application Submission in Prescribed Proforma (by 20th of the month, 5:00 PM)
OfflineQualifying Only
Application Screening based on SCI Publications, Qualifications & GATE Score
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal / Technical Interview before Selection Committee at COEP Tech Pune
OfflineMerit Scored
Document Verification & Appointment Order Issuance
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through the INTERVIEW_PORTFOLIO_EVALUATION mechanism. Applications received in the prescribed format by the 20th of the month will be scrutinized against mandatory qualifications, SCI publications, and motor control/FEA expertise. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and invited for a personal interview before the Selection Committee at COEP Technological University Pune. No TA/DA will be disbursed for attending the interview.
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The selected Research Associate receives a monthly fellowship of ₹58,000/- plus 30% HRA (₹17,400/-), totaling ₹75,400/- per month as per ANRF norms for Year 1 to 5.
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