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NIT Calicut Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 2 Project Associate-I Posts in ECE

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Sep. 1, 2026
Project Associate-I
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
From ₹30K / mo
Age Limit
Up to 35 years
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 28, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 13, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 16, 2026

Application Window28 Aug – 13 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date16 Sep 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 Electronics and Communication Engineering / allied fields with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA (or 60% marks) OR M.E. / M.Tech in Communication Engineering / allied fields with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA from a recognized University/Institute.
Desirable Criteria: Experience in mathematical modelling of communication systems.
Project Scope & Duration: Research project titled 'Advancing Molecular Communication through Innovative Relay Systems' under the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECED), NIT Calicut, sponsored by DST-INSPIRE. Duration of engagement is up to 31.03.2027.
Emoluments: Consolidated monthly pay of ₹30,000/- plus 20% HRA (Total: ₹36,000/- per month).
Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on 13.09.2026 (relaxable as per Government of India norms).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 35 years as on the application closing date of 13.09.2026. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC, Women, and PwD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Academic Portfolio Screening

OnlineQualifying Only

Online Technical Interview via Video Conference

OnlineMerit Scored

Selection will be based on the initial scrutiny of submitted CVs, mark sheets, and registration forms, followed by an Online Interview on September 16, 2026. Eligible candidates must consolidate the filled registration form, most recent CV, and soft copies of certificates/mark sheets into a single PDF document and email it to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] on or before September 13, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the interview link and schedule via email. No TA/DA is paid.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
B.Tech / M.Tech Academic Merit in ECE / Communication Engineering (Min 6.5 CGPA)
Mathematical Modelling of Communication Channels & Systems
Molecular Communication, Relay Architectures & Simulation Programming
Online Technical Interview Assessment & Research Aptitude

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.

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut), situated in Kerala, is a premier central technological institute of national importance. The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECED) is well-regarded for research in telecommunications, signal processing, and nanoscale networking. The project, funded by DST-INSPIRE, pioneers 'Molecular Communication'—a revolutionary paradigm that uses biochemical molecules rather than electromagnetic waves to transfer information for targeted nanomedicine, in-body biosensing, and environmental monitoring. Project Associates work under Dr. Nithin V. S., designing innovative relay systems (decode-and-forward, amplify-and-forward) to combat severe propagation attenuation in fluidic and vascular diffusion channels. Work involves mathematical formulation, channel capacity derivation, and numerical simulation in Python/MATLAB, providing world-class training in next-generation 6G and bio-nanonetworking standards.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual research appointment up to 31.03.2027. Place of posting is Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, NIT Calicut, Kozhikode, Kerala.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project Associate appointments are temporary project contracts. However, research publications in high-tier IEEE journals from this DST-INSPIRE project offer a direct gateway for enrolling into Ph.D. programs at NIT Calicut, IISc, IITs, or top global wireless communications institutes.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Single PDF Email Submission: The application form, CV, and all educational certificates must be merged into one single PDF and emailed to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected].
  • Exact Email Subject Line Mandate: The email subject must strictly follow the format: 'Application for Position/Project File no'.
  • Application Closing Date September 13, 2026: Submissions after September 13, 2026, will not be evaluated for shortlisting.
  • Online Interview Date September 16, 2026: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview via video conferencing.
  • NOC Requirement: In-service applicants working in government, semi-government, or private organizations must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.

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

  • UR2
Total Vacancies2

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly fellowship of Rs. 30,000/- per month plus 20% House Rent Allowance (HRA).

Consolidated monthly pay of ₹30,000/- plus 20% HRA (Total: ₹36,000/- per month) as per DST-INSPIRE project norms.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Candidates are required to follow these steps to apply:

  • Fill out the registration form (as annexed) and submit it along with your most recent CV.
  • Compile soft copies of all mark sheets/certificates supporting your academic qualifications and experience into a single PDF document.
  • Email the consolidated PDF to [email protected] and copy to [email protected].
  • The subject line of the email must be "Application for "Position/Project File no"".
  • Applicants currently in employment (government or any other organization) must provide a "No Objection Certificate" from their employer at the time of the interview.
  • No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The application deadline via email is September 13, 2026, and the online interview for shortlisted candidates will take place on September 16, 2026.

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