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NIT Silchar Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Project Associate-I Post

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Sep. 11, 2026
Project Associate-I
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹31,000/- per month (+ HRA)
Age Limit
Maximum 35 Years as on 25.09.2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 7, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 7, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window7 – 25 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

B.E./B.Tech in Electronics / Instrumentation / ECE from a recognized University or Institute with a good academic record, and must have completed at least one course in VLSI Design or Microelectronics. Desirable: Knowledge of RTL, FPGA, Analog Circuit, Layout Design, Linux commands, and EDA tool installation.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum 35 years as on the closing date of application (25.09.2026). Relaxation on qualification and age for SC/ST/OBC/WOMEN/PWD candidates as per Government of India Rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

Document Scrutiny (CV, B.Tech Academic Record, VLSI Coursework)Qualifying Only

Personal Interview

Online / Offline (Department of ECE, NIT Silchar)Merit Scored

Selection will be conducted through initial screening of submitted soft-copy applications and CVs based on B.E./B.Tech academic record and VLSI/Microelectronics coursework. The Institute reserves the discretion to restrict the number of shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the interview date, time, and mode (online or offline) via email. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
B.Tech Academic Credentials & VLSI CourseworkPerformance in B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Instrumentation, or ECE, including specific coursework and grades in VLSI Design or Microelectronics.
RTL, FPGA & Hardware Design SkillsPractical knowledge of Register-Transfer Level (RTL) coding in Verilog/VHDL, FPGA implementation, and analog circuit layout design.
EDA Tools & Linux Environment CompetencyFamiliarity with EDA design software installation, CAD workflows, simulation environments, and standard Linux operating system commands.
Interview Technical Rigor & Project Domain ReadinessTechnical interview performance evaluating understanding of EEG signal processing, low-power hardware design, seizure detection algorithms, and communication skills.

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.

The position is based in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education. The researcher works on a prestigious Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) sponsored R&D project titled 'Design and Development of Low Power Low Latency Non-Invasive Seizure Detector System' under the leadership of Dr. Koushik Guha and Prof. K.L. Baishnab. Laboratory activities focus on cutting-edge low-power VLSI design, brain-machine interface hardware, biomedical signal processing of EEG datasets, and FPGA prototyping. The research atmosphere is academically rigorous and collaborative, with access to advanced EDA software suites (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics) and state-of-the-art semiconductor modeling equipment.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The engagement is purely temporary and contractual for an initial duration of one year, extendable until the completion of the project (whichever is earlier). The appointment is coterminous with the project and confers no claim, right, or expectation for permanent absorption or regular appointment at NIT Silchar. Selected candidates must sign an agreement at the time of joining.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a sponsored project role, there is no institutional promotion ladder. However, serving as Project Associate-I under a MeitY project at NIT Silchar provides strong research credentials, paper publication opportunities in IEEE/Springer journals, and serves as an exceptional launchpad for securing direct Ph.D. admissions at top-tier institutions (IITs, IISc, NITs) or research scientist roles in semiconductor multinational companies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Email Subject Line: Applications must be sent via email with the exact subject line 'Application for the post of Project Associate-I under MeitY project EE-9/2/2021- R&D-E'; deviations may result in filtering out during screening.
  • Dual Recipient Requirement: Applications must be emailed to both Principal Investigators ([email protected] and [email protected]) along with the filled Annexure application format, CV, and supporting documents by 25.09.2026.
  • Coursework Prerequisite: Candidates must have completed at least one formal course in VLSI Design or Microelectronics during their B.E./B.Tech degree.
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC): Employed candidates must produce a valid No Objection Certificate 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

  • Unreserved / Total1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 31,000/- per month. Candidate will be eligible for HRA as per Project/Institute norms.

Rs. 31,000/- per month + HRA as per Project / Institute norms.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download and fill out the prescribed application format (Annexure 01(A) - 2) from the official recruitment circular.
  2. Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and scan all supporting documents (degree certificates, marksheets, proof of date of birth, category/caste certificate if applicable, NET/GATE score cards).
  3. Email the soft copy of the completed application form, CV, and supporting documents to the Principal Investigators at [email protected] and [email protected].
  4. Format the email subject line strictly as: Application for the post of Project Associate-I under MeitY project EE-9/2/2021- R&D-E.
  5. Ensure the application email is sent on or before 25th September 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Candidates must possess a B.E. or B.Tech degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, or ECE from a recognized University or Institute with a good academic record, including completion of at least one course in VLSI Design or Microelectronics.

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