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NIT Trichy JRF & Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 1 Post

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Aug. 26, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Project Associate – I
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹30K - ₹42K / mo
Age Limit
JRF: Not exceeding 32 years as on 2026-09-07; Project Associate-I: Not exceeding 35 years as on 2026-09-07

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 24, 2026

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Starts

Aug 24, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Aug – 7 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 (JRF): 1st Class B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in ECE, EEE, or Instrumentation & Control Engineering from a recognized university along with a valid GATE score.

Project Associate – I: 1st Class B.E./B.Tech in ECE, EEE, or Instrumentation & Control Engineering (GATE score not mandatory).

Desirable Competencies: Analog circuit simulation in Cadence Virtuoso, layout design, parasitic extraction, PCB design for chip testing, and power management IC characterization.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit as on the closing date (07.09.2026):

  • JRF: Maximum 32 years (relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC).
  • Project Associate – I: Maximum 35 years (relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC).
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening based on Qualifying Degree & GATE Score

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Technical Interview & Circuit Design Assessment

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through a structured technical evaluation:

  1. Application Screening: Applications submitted via email with Form No. 8 and merged single PDF of testimonials by 07th September 2026 (05:00 PM) are screened on GATE score, academic percentage, and circuit design experience.
  2. Personal Technical Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-person technical interview at the Department of ECE, NIT Trichy. Candidate must bring all original degrees, marksheets, and GATE scorecard.

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 / EEE / ICE
Valid GATE Score (EC / EE / IN Discipline)
Cadence Virtuoso / Analog IC Design & Layout Simulation Acumen
Personal Technical Interview Defense & Research Vision

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, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) is an apex Institute of National Importance situated on an 800-acre residential campus in Thuvakudi, Tamil Nadu. The Department of ECE maintains cutting-edge microelectronics laboratories equipped with industrial Cadence Virtuoso EDA software, mixed-signal oscilloscopes, and PCB prototyping machines. Under Principal Investigator Dr. Manikandan R R, the project investigates miniaturized DC-DC buck converters and zero-temperature-coefficient (ZTC) PMIC architectures. Fellows participate in semiconductor chip tape-outs, prototype fabrication, and international IEEE publications. Upon joining, JRF fellows can register for M.S. (By Research) or Ph.D. at NIT Trichy!

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment for up to 3 years (initially 3 months, extendable annually based on review). Stationed at Department of ECE, NIT Trichy.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Direct hands-on experience in CMOS tape-out and PMIC chip design at NIT Trichy provides premier industry credentials for analog IC design engineer positions in global semiconductor leaders (Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, Intel, Analog Devices, Synopsys, MediaTek) and premier doctoral/postdoctoral admissions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Email Deadline (07-09-2026, 05:00 PM): The application form along with all scanned documents must be submitted as a single PDF via email to [email protected] by 5:00 PM on 07.09.2026.
  • Single PDF File Requirement: All supporting certificates (degree, marks memos, GATE score card, DOB proof, caste certificate) must be merged into one single PDF file.
  • GATE Score Mandatory for JRF: To avail of the ₹ 37,000/- JRF fellowship, a valid GATE score is strictly required; non-GATE candidates are considered for Project Associate-I (₹ 30,000/-).
  • Awarded Degree Certificate Required: Only candidates who have already been awarded their Degree or Provisional Certificate are eligible to apply.
  • No TA/DA Admissible: Candidates must make their own travel and accommodation arrangements for attending the interview at NIT Trichy.

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) / Project Associate – I (Department of ECE, NIT Trichy)1 (Open/UR)
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly emoluments: ₹ 37,000/- + HRA (JRF) or ₹ 30,000/- + HRA (Project Associate-I). Contractual engagement up to 3 years (initially 3 months, renewable based on review) under ANRF PMECRG grant.

Monthly consolidated fellowship under ANRF PMECRG grant: JRF receives ₹ 37,000/- + HRA (Years 1-2) / ₹ 42,000/- + HRA (Year 3); Project Associate-I receives ₹ 30,000/- + HRA (Years 1-2) / ₹ 33,000/- + HRA (Year 3).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format (softcopy PDF form) along with all necessary supporting documents via email to [email protected]. All supporting documents should be scanned and submitted as a single PDF file.

  • Candidates must ensure their eligibility before applying.
  • Incomplete applications will be rejected.
  • Original Certificates/Testimonials for proof of Category, Age, Educational Qualifications, GATE score, B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech marks memos, and No Objection Certificate (where applicable) must be produced at the time of interview.
  • One self-attested photocopy of all documents should be submitted at the time of interview.
  • Candidates must submit supporting documents for CGPA/CPI to equivalent percentage conversion.
  • No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
  • Candidates serving in Government or Government-owned organizations need to produce a "No Objection Certificate" (NOC) at the time of interview or apply through proper channels.
  • The last date for submission of the duly filled application is September 07, 2026, 05:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable for this recruitment.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The application along with supporting documents merged into a single PDF must be emailed to [email protected] by 07th September 2026 up to 05:00 PM.

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