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.
NIT Trichy Recruitment 2026 – Apply for JRF / Project Associate-I (DST TIDE Project)
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 5, 2026
Starts
Sep 2, 2026
Deadline
Sep 17, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
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.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Email Submission of Form 8 Application & Consolidated Scanned Documents (by 17.09.2026, 11:59 PM)
Screening and Shortlisting by Institute Selection Committee
Offline Personal Interview & Original Document Verification at NIT Trichy Campus
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
Verified Official SourceMulti-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.
| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment 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 |
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- 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
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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Nil. No application fee is required.
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Published
Sep 5, 2026
Starts
Sep 2, 2026
Deadline
Sep 17, 2026
Exam Date
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Email Submission of Form 8 Application & Consolidated Scanned Documents (by 17.09.2026, 11:59 PM)
Screening and Shortlisting by Institute Selection Committee
Offline Personal Interview & Original Document Verification at NIT Trichy Campus
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.
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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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