Contractual / Regular

MNNIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 4 JRF, Project Associate & RA Posts (DRDO ARMREB Project)

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Sep. 7, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Project Associate-II (PA-II)Research Associate-I (RA-I)
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
4 Posts
Pay Scale
₹33,600 – ₹69,600 per month (including 20% HRA as per DST/DRDO ARMREB Norms)
Age Limit
As per DST / DRDO Norms (Up to 28 Yrs for JRF, 35 Yrs for PA-II, 40 Yrs for RA-I; 5 Yrs Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Female)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 2, 2026

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Starts

Sep 2, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window2 – 16 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

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).

Age Limit & Relaxations

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.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening (Scrutiny of M.Tech./Ph.D. specialization, GATE/NET score & SCI publications)

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Personal Interview in Physical Mode (Department of Applied Mechanics, MNNIT Allahabad)

OfflineMerit Scored

Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

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.

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.

Appointees work on a high-priority defence research project sponsored by DRDO's Armament Research Board (ARMREB). Fellows positioned at MNNIT Allahabad focus on computational multiscale modeling, writing custom UMAT subroutines in ABAQUS, and running continuum simulations, while fellows stationed at HEMRL DRDO Pune conduct advanced energetic material characterization, propellant mixing evaluations, and experimental mechanical testing inside DRDO's high-security laboratories.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual tenure for 3 years (for JRF) and 2 years (for PA-II and RA-I). Work locations are split: MNNIT Allahabad (Prayagraj, UP) and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL, DRDO, Pune, Maharashtra).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project appointments are temporary; however, selected JRF candidates are eligible and encouraged to register for a regular Ph.D. degree at MNNIT Allahabad, and the DRDO project experience provides significant advantages for scientist recruitments (Scientist 'B') in DRDO RAC, ISRO, and CSIR labs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • 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.

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

  • 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
Total Vacancies4 Posts

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).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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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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