• Junior Research Fellow (2 Posts): 1st Class B.Tech. and 1st Class M.Tech. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Metallurgy, Materials, or Applied Mechanics with valid GATE / CSIR-UGC NET qualification; desirable experience in FEA/experiments of composites.
• Project Associate-II (1 Post): 1st Class B.Tech. and 1st Class M.Tech. in relevant engineering disciplines (experience in ABAQUS/ANSYS FEA preferred).
• Research Associate-I (1 Post): Ph.D. or M.Tech. with 3 years' research/development experience in solid mechanics/computational mechanics and at least one SCI-indexed publication.
• Work Locations: MNNIT Allahabad (1 JRF, 1 PA-II) and HEMRL DRDO Pune (1 JRF, 1 RA-I).
• Age Limit: As per DST norms (relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Female candidates).
MNNIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 4 JRF, Project Associate & RA Posts (DRDO ARMREB Project)
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Sep 2, 2026
Starts
Sep 2, 2026
Deadline
Sep 16, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
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Upper age limit is determined as per DST/DRDO guidelines (typically 28 years for JRF, 35 years for PA-II, and 40 years for RA-I as on the application deadline). Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD or female candidates.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Application Screening (Scrutiny of M.Tech./Ph.D. specialization, GATE/NET score & SCI publications)
Personal Interview in Physical Mode (Department of Applied Mechanics, MNNIT Allahabad)
Document Verification
Candidates must submit their completed application form along with self-attested documents by speed post / in person to the Research & Consultancy Cell, MNNIT Allahabad by 16th September 2026 (5:00 PM), and also email a soft copy to the Principal Investigator at [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and must appear for the Personal Interview in physical mode at the Department of Applied Mechanics, MNNIT Allahabad.
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- Dual Submission Required: Duly completed application form with self-attested documents must reach Research & Consultancy Cell, MNNIT Allahabad by post/hand by 16th September 2026 (5:00 PM), AND a soft copy must be emailed to [email protected].
- Envelope Super-Scription: Envelope must be clearly marked: 'Application for the Post of JRF/PA-II/RA-I (on contract) under ARMREB, DRDO; Advertisement No. 560/AMD/Project Staff/2026'.
- Physical Mode Interview: Interviews will be conducted strictly in physical mode at MNNIT Allahabad; no virtual interview option is available.
- No TA/DA Provided: Candidates must travel to Prayagraj for the interview at their own expense.
- Work Locations: Candidates must note that 1 JRF and the RA-I position will be based at HEMRL DRDO Pune, while 1 JRF and the PA-II position will be based at MNNIT Allahabad.
- No Application Fee: Applying for these posts is completely free of charge.
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - MNNIT Allahabad Location1
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - HEMRL DRDO Pune Location1
- Project Associate-II (PA-II) - MNNIT Allahabad Location1
- Research Associate-I (RA-I) - HEMRL DRDO Pune Location1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Monthly consolidated fellowship including 20% HRA:
• Research Associate-I: ₹58,000/- + 20% HRA = ₹69,600/- per month (2-year tenure at HEMRL DRDO Pune)
• Junior Research Fellow: ₹37,000/- + 20% HRA = ₹44,400/- per month (3-year tenure; 1 at MNNIT, 1 at HEMRL Pune)
• Project Associate-II: ₹35,000/- + 20% HRA = ₹42,000/- per month (with GATE/NET) or ₹28,000/- + 20% HRA = ₹33,600/- per month (without GATE/NET) (2-year tenure at MNNIT Allahabad).
Monthly consolidated fellowship with 20% HRA under DRDO ARMREB project: RA-I: ₹58,000 + 20% HRA (₹69,600); JRF: ₹37,000 + 20% HRA (₹44,400); PA-II: ₹35,000 + 20% HRA (with GATE/NET) or ₹28,000 + 20% HRA (without GATE/NET).
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 2, 2026
Starts
Sep 2, 2026
Deadline
Sep 16, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Screening (Scrutiny of M.Tech./Ph.D. specialization, GATE/NET score & SCI publications)
Personal Interview in Physical Mode (Department of Applied Mechanics, MNNIT Allahabad)
Document Verification
Candidates must submit their completed application form along with self-attested documents by speed post / in person to the Research & Consultancy Cell, MNNIT Allahabad by 16th September 2026 (5:00 PM), and also email a soft copy to the Principal Investigator at [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and must appear for the Personal Interview in physical mode at the Department of Applied Mechanics, MNNIT Allahabad.
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Applications must reach the Research & Consultancy Cell, MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj – 211004 by post or hand by 16th September 2026 (5:00 PM), with an advance soft copy emailed to Principal Investigator Dr. Abhishek Kumar Tiwari at [email protected].
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