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NIT Trichy Recruitment 2026 – Apply for JRF / Project Associate-I (DST TIDE Project)

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Sep. 5, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 5, 2026

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Starts

Sep 2, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window2 – 17 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

Essential Qualifications & Project Tracks:
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): First Class B.E. / B.Tech in Biomedical / ECE / EEE / ICE / EIE / Allied Circuit Branches from a UGC-recognized University/College WITH a valid GATE Qualification. Preference: First Class M.E. / M.Tech (≥60% or 6.5 CGPA) in Biomedical / Instrumentation / Allied Circuit Branches.
Project Associate-I (Non-GATE): First Class B.E. / B.Tech in Biomedical / ECE / EEE / ICE / EIE / Allied Circuit Branches. Preference: First Class M.E. / M.Tech in relevant disciplines.
Ph.D. Opportunity: Upon appointment, selected candidate will be provided an opportunity to register for a Ph.D. program at NIT Tiruchirappalli subject to institute norms.
Project Responsibilities: Design and development of passive, RFID-based wearable sensor systems, hardware prototyping, clinical data collection from elderly subjects (atrial fibrillation detection via ECG), and biomedical signal processing.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 32 years as on the closing date (17.09.2026). Age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Email Submission of Form 8 Application & Consolidated Scanned Documents (by 17.09.2026, 11:59 PM)

OnlineQualifying Only

Screening and Shortlisting by Institute Selection Committee

OfflineQualifying Only

Offline Personal Interview & Original Document Verification at NIT Trichy Campus

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection Process:
1. Application: Submit duly filled Form 8 application along with degree certificates, mark sheets, GATE scorecard, age/category proof as a single PDF to Dr. Geetha C at [email protected] on or before 17 September 2026 (11:59 PM).
2. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email and invited for an OFFLINE interview at the Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli.
3. Verification: Original certificates must be presented at the time of interview. No TA/DA is admissible.

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
Scrutiny of B.E./B.Tech marks (first class) and M.E./M.Tech grades in Biomedical, Instrumentation, or Circuit branches
National GATE score validity and percentile in Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation streams (qualifies for JRF track)
Technical discussion on RFID antenna design, embedded wearable prototyping, and cardiac ECG signal processing

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy), ranked among the top NITs and an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, hosts advanced laboratories in its Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering (ICE). Under the supervision of Dr. Geetha Chakaravarthi, the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I works on a prestigious healthcare-technology project funded by DST SEED-TIDE entitled 'Design and Development of a Non-Invasive RFID-based wearable sensor system for the detection of atrial fibrillation in the elderly'. The researcher is responsible for RF antenna design, sensor tag simulation, prototype printed electronics fabrication, clinical data acquisition from geriatric patient cohorts (comparing RFID sensor data against 12-lead ECG gold standards), arrhythmia feature extraction, and publishing high-impact IEEE/Elsevier journal papers. Selected candidates also receive the invaluable opportunity to register for a regular Ph.D. at NIT Trichy under institute norms.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual research appointment for an initial period of 3 months, extendable up to 3 years based on annual performance. Stationed at the Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli, Thuvakudi, Tamil Nadu - 620015.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Carrying DST emoluments of ₹37,000/- + HRA (JRF with GATE) or ₹30,000/- + HRA (PA-I without GATE) for the first two years, upgrading to ₹42,000/- / ₹33,000/- in the 3rd year. Conversion to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) / Ph.D. candidature provides direct progression to premier doctoral degrees and academic/R&D placements in biomedical med-tech companies and premier research institutions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Application Deadline (17 September 2026, 11:59 PM): Scanned copy of filled Form 8 application with all degree certificates, mark sheets, and GATE score card must be emailed as a single consolidated PDF to [email protected] before the deadline.
  • In-Person Offline Interview: Shortlisted candidates must appear in person (offline mode) for the interview at NIT Tiruchirappalli on the date communicated via email; no TA/DA is provided.
  • Ph.D. Registration Provision: Appointees meeting NIT Trichy institutional criteria can register for the Ph.D. program.
  • Two Remuneration Tracks: GATE-qualified candidates receive ₹37,000 + HRA (JRF); candidates without GATE receive ₹30,000 + HRA (Project Associate-I).
  • Age Ceiling: Maximum 32 years as on 17.09.2026 (relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC).

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

  • JRF / Project Associate-I (DST TIDE Project)01
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

DST Fellowship Scales:
GATE Qualified (JRF): ₹37,000/- + HRA per month for 1st & 2nd years; ₹42,000/- + HRA per month for 3rd year.
Non-GATE (Project Associate-I): ₹30,000/- + HRA per month for 1st & 2nd years; ₹33,000/- + HRA per month for 3rd year.

DST SEED-TIDE research fellowship scale plus HRA

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Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is required.

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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.

First-class B.E./B.Tech in Biomedical, ECE, EEE, ICE, EIE, or Allied Circuit Branches. Candidates with a valid GATE score are appointed as JRF, while non-GATE candidates are eligible for Project Associate-I. First-class M.E./M.Tech is preferred.

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