Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
Contractual / Regular

MANIT Bhopal JRF Project Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 22, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹20,000/- per month
Age Limit
Up to 32 Years (Preferable)
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh17Bhopal9

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 18, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 18, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

4

Exam Date

Nov 3, 2026

Application Window18 Oct – 3 Nov 2026
Exam / Test Date3 Nov 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications:

  • B.E. / B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, AI & Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, OR Master of Computer Applications (MCA) / equivalent in relevant specializations.
  • Desirable: Hands-on experience in Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python programming, Data Analytics, or related fields.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Preferable age limit is up to 32 years as on the date of the walk-in interview.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Registration & Initial Screening

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Walk-in Interview (Offline Mode)

OfflineMerit Scored

Interested candidates must register online through the Google Form link prior to the interview. Candidates must attend the offline walk-in interview on 3rd November 2026 at the Seminar Room, Civil Engineering Department, MANIT Bhopal, bringing the filled application form, original certificates, and self-attested photocopies for verification.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Evaluation ComponentPerformance in B.E./B.Tech (CSE, IT, AI-ML, AI-DS, EE, ECE) or MCA degree
Evaluation ComponentDemonstrated theoretical and practical expertise in deep learning architectures, neural networks, and ML algorithms
Evaluation ComponentHands-on experience with Python libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy) and predictive modeling
Evaluation ComponentCommittee evaluation of technical problem-solving, interdisciplinary research orientation (bridge pier scour modeling), and research motivation

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The role is situated at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT Bhopal), an autonomous Institute of National Importance. The project represents a synergistic interdisciplinary collaboration between the Department of Civil Engineering (PI Dr. Rutuja M. Chavan, specializing in water resources/hydraulics) and the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (Co-PI Dr. Vaibhav Soni, specializing in AI/ML). Work entails applying state-of-the-art deep learning architectures to model and predict complex scour depth phenomena around bridge piers.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The project duration is 2 years, funded by the Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology (MPCST). The fellowship is co-terminus with the project and subject to satisfactory performance reviews with a 30-day notice clause.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

While contractual for the project period, JRF experience at an NIT in AI/DL applications for civil infrastructure provides strong credentials for Ph.D. admissions at premier institutes (IITs/NITs) and industrial R&D positions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • The walk-in interview will be conducted in offline mode only at the MANIT Bhopal campus; no online or hybrid interview facility will be provided.
  • Candidates must register through the Google Form prior to attending the walk-in interview.
  • Original degrees and mark sheets must be presented for physical verification on the interview date; failure to produce originals will result in disqualification.

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

  • Project JRF / Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹20,000/- as per MPCST guidelines.

Consolidated salary of ₹20,000/- per month as per MPCST norms under research project 'A Synergistic Deep Learning Approach for Accurate Scour Prediction Around Bridge Piers' funded by Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology (MPCST), Bhopal. Project duration is 2 years.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Register online using the official Google Form link: forms.gle/C4tkJY4Y49YvKK8K8.
  2. Download and print the official application form template provided in the recruitment circular.
  3. Complete the application form with personal, academic, and experience details, and paste a recent passport-size photograph.
  4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant mark sheets, degree certificates, experience letters, and GATE scorecard (if qualified).
  5. Report for the walk-in interview on 3rd November 2026 at the Seminar Room, Civil Engineering Department, MANIT Bhopal (M.P.) - 462003 carrying all original documents for physical verification.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is required.

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Candidates must have a B.E. / B.Tech. in CSE, IT, AI-ML, AI-DS, Electrical, Electronics, or MCA / equivalent degree. Experience in Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and Python is preferred.

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