• Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in any engineering discipline with a valid GATE score, OR M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in any field of Engineering or Science.
• Desirable Competencies: Proficiency in CAD/CAM design software, MATLAB/Simulink programming, mathematical modeling, and robotics / compliant mechanisms.
Contractual / RegularAug. 26, 2026
MANIT Bhopal Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 01 DRDO JRF (Mechanical Engineering)
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Aug. 26, 2026Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - DRDO ARMREB Project
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
From ₹37K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 32 years as on 15-09-2026
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Dec 3, 2025
2
Starts
Aug 25, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window25 Aug – 15 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Preferably up to 32 years as on the date of walk-in interview. Age relaxation admissible for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Online Google Form Registration & Email Submission of Application Form ([email protected])
OnlineQualifying Only
Document Verification of Academic Degrees, GATE Scorecard & Testimonials (September 15, 2026, 10:00 AM)
OfflineQualifying Only
Walk-in Interview before the Institute Selection Committee
OfflineMerit Scored
Candidates must register online (https://forms.gle/hXzPfzuMcH3JaVSq7) and email their filled application form to the Principal Investigator. Document verification and Walk-in Interview will be conducted on September 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Committee Room, Ground Floor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MANIT Bhopal.
Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix
Verified Official SourceMulti-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.
| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Record & Validity / Percentile of GATE Score in Engineering | ||
| Technical Expertise in Robotics, CAD/CAM Prototyping, MATLAB Simulation & Mathematical Modeling | ||
| Personal Interview, Research Aptitude & Problem-Solving Presentation |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, is an Institute of National Importance (NIT) in central India. The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) works in the Department of Mechanical Engineering under Dr. Deepak Kumar on a high-impact defence research project sponsored by DRDO-ARMREB: 'Design and Development of a Human-Friendly Soft Robotic Hand Gripper.' Daily activities include designing soft elastomeric actuators, performing FEA simulations, programming control algorithms in MATLAB, fabricating prototypes using advanced 3D printers, and testing grasping compliance. State-of-the-art laboratory environment offering close collaboration with defence scientists and senior mechanical faculty.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Contractual appointment for a period of 3 years (co-terminus with the DRDO project). Stationed at MANIT Bhopal. The appointment is temporary and does NOT confer any entitlement for permanent absorption or regular appointment in MANIT Bhopal or DRDO. Either party may terminate with 30 days' notice.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Fellowship of ₹37,000/- plus applicable HRA (totaling ₹44,400/- monthly). After 2 years of satisfactory research, JRFs in DRDO projects are eligible for elevation to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at ₹42,000/- plus HRA. Candidates can also pursue institutional Ph.D. registration at MANIT Bhopal.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Online Google Form Mandatory: Must register online at https://forms.gle/hXzPfzuMcH3JaVSq7 prior to attending the interview.
- Advance Email Submission: Filled application pro-forma must be sent via email to [email protected].
- Walk-in Reporting Time: Candidates must report by 10:00 AM on September 15, 2026, at the Committee Room, Ground Floor, Mechanical Engineering Department, MANIT Bhopal.
- Original Documents: Original mark sheets, degrees, valid GATE scorecard, ID proof, and self-attested copies must be presented during verification.
- No TA/DA: No travel allowance will be provided for attending the walk-in interview.
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
Fellowship of ₹37,000/- per month plus HRA (up to ₹44,400/- per month inclusive of HRA) under DRDO-ARMREB project norms.
Monthly fellowship of ₹37,000/- plus applicable HRA (as per Central Government / DRDO guidelines).
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Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must follow these steps:
- Online Registration: Register online using the link: https://forms.gle/hXzPfzuMcH3JaVSq7
- Mail Application Form: The filled application form (attached in the PDF) must be mailed to [email protected].
- Walk-in Interview: Candidates are required to appear for a walk-in interview with the filled-in application form (in the prescribed format) along with all original certificates and self-attested photocopies of relevant documents.
- Interview Venue: Committee Room, Ground Floor, Mechanical Engineering Department, MANIT Bhopal, MP-462003.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
No application fee is payable (Nil for all candidates).
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Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Dec 3, 2025
2
Starts
Aug 25, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window25 Aug – 15 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Online Google Form Registration & Email Submission of Application Form ([email protected])
OnlineQualifying Only
Document Verification of Academic Degrees, GATE Scorecard & Testimonials (September 15, 2026, 10:00 AM)
OfflineQualifying Only
Walk-in Interview before the Institute Selection Committee
OfflineMerit Scored
Candidates must register online (https://forms.gle/hXzPfzuMcH3JaVSq7) and email their filled application form to the Principal Investigator. Document verification and Walk-in Interview will be conducted on September 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Committee Room, Ground Floor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MANIT Bhopal.
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The walk-in interview will be held on September 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Committee Room, Ground Floor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MANIT Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - 462003.
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