Contractual / Regular

NIT Calicut Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 28, 2026
Research Assistant

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 25,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 35 Years as on date of application
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 28, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 12, 2026

Application Window28 Sep – 9 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date12 Oct 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: B.E./B.Tech (specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Electronics, Communications, Electrical, Computer Science) or related degrees.

Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates having experience in Cloud Computing, IoT, Software Design, Computer Vision, or Artificial Intelligence.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 35 years on the date of application, with relaxation to SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through a two-stage evaluation: (1) Initial screening of submitted applications, academic mark sheets, and CV; and (2) Offline personal interview for shortlisted candidates on 12/10/2026 at the Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Calicut.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation ComponentEvaluation of academic performance and core degree alignment
Evaluation ComponentPrior experience in Cloud Computing, IoT, Software Design, Computer Vision, or AI
Evaluation ComponentViva voce and technical competency assessment before the selection committee

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.

Academic and interdisciplinary research role housed within the Department of Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering section) at NIT Calicut, funded under the Indo-French CEFIPRA initiative. The Research Assistant will actively work on computer vision and machine learning models for UAV-driven traffic surveillance, vehicle tracking, and real-time mobility analytics. The work culture provides significant technical autonomy, faculty mentorship under Dr. Munavar Fairooz C, and access to advanced computational and laboratory resources.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Strictly contractual engagement initially tenured up to 01.08.2027, with potential extension subject to candidate performance and project funding sanction from IFCPAR/CEFIPRA.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is a project-specific contractual appointment with no statutory promotion ladder into regular institute cadres. However, it offers valuable research credentials, co-authorship in international peer-reviewed journals, and enhanced competitiveness for regular PhD or scientific positions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • All application documents (filled registration form, CV, qualification mark sheets, and experience certificates) must be consolidated into a SINGLE PDF file; multiple attachments or disjointed submissions risk rejection during screening.
  • The email application must strictly include the exact subject line 'Application for Research Assistant' and be emailed to [email protected] with Cc to [email protected] by 09/10/2026.
  • The personal interview is scheduled in OFFLINE mode at NIT Calicut on 12/10/2026; no TA/DA or travel reimbursement will be provided by the institute.
  • Employed candidates must produce a formal 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from their current employer at the time of 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

Fixed consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees twenty-five thousand only) per month.

Consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 25,000/- per month. No other allowances are permissible.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Fill out the prescribed registration form annexed to the official notification.
  2. Prepare the most recent Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with self-attested soft copies of mark sheets and certificates supporting academic qualifications and experience.
  3. Consolidate all documents into a single PDF file.
  4. Send the consolidated PDF application via email with the subject line "Application for Research Assistant" to [email protected] with a copy (Cc) to [email protected] on or before 09/10/2026.
  5. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and invited to appear for the offline interview on 12/10/2026 at NIT Calicut.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for this recruitment.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

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

Candidates must have a B.E. or B.Tech degree with specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Electronics, Communications, Electrical, Computer Science, or related engineering branches. Experience in Cloud Computing, IoT, Computer Vision, or AI is preferred.

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