National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
Contractual / Regular

NIT Trichy Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Project Associate & Project Assistant Posts

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Sep. 4, 2026
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Vacancies
2 Posts
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Age Limit
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Job Location
Tamil Nadu40Tiruchirappalli3

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 4, 2026

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Starts

Sep 4, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window4 – 21 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

Post-wise educational qualification criteria under the NLC India Limited sponsored road safety project:
• Project Associate (01 Post): M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Plan / other appropriate relevant degrees in Civil Engineering or equivalent, OR B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch / B.Plan / other appropriate relevant degrees in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Project Assistant (01 Post): 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology OR a relevant Degree with First Class in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Desirable Skills: Field investigations, traffic and road safety surveys, data collection and analysis, site observations, awareness programs, and preparing maps/drawings/technical reports.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The upper age limit is 35 years as on the closing date of advertisement (21.09.2026). The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates (up to 40 years) and 3 years for OBC candidates (up to 38 years).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Screening of Online Applications (via Google Form)

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Written Test and/or Personal Interview at NIT Trichy

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Eligible candidates must upload their duly filled application (Form No. 08 format) along with supporting documents via Google Form (https://forms.gle/S95GG8Jw3WRza6Nr5) by 21.09.2026 (05:00 PM). Screening criteria will be applied based on academic record, research potential, and relevant civil/transportation engineering experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Written Test and/or Interview at NIT Tiruchirappalli. No TA/DA is paid for attending.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

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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.

Field-oriented research and technical consultancy environment under the Centre for Sustainability & Department of Civil Engineering at NIT Tiruchirappalli. Project staff conduct primary traffic surveys, accident investigations, safety audits, and road user awareness campaigns for the NLC India Limited sponsored township project in Neyveli.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Based at NIT Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu (PIN 620015) with frequent field visits and on-site traffic data collection at Neyveli Township, Cuddalore district. Initial tenure is 6 months, extendable up to 12 months based on project progress and fund availability.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Temporary contractual appointment (₹25,000 for Project Associate, ₹18,000 for Project Assistant). Co-terminus with the project duration; candidates gain recognized project credentials beneficial for M.S./Ph.D. admissions and consultancy careers.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Google Form submission: Applications (Form No. 08) along with degree/diploma certificates must be uploaded via Google Form (https://forms.gle/S95GG8Jw3WRza6Nr5) by 21.09.2026 (05:00 PM).
  • Short tenure notice: The engagement is initially for 6 months only (extendable up to 12 months based on funding), with no claim for permanent employment at NIT Trichy.
  • Strict age limit: Upper age limit is 35 years as on 21.09.2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC.
  • No TA/DA provided: Shortlisted candidates must appear for the written test/interview at NIT Trichy at their own expense.

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

  • UR2
Total Vacancies2 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly emoluments:
• Project Associate: ₹25,000/- per month.
• Project Assistant: ₹18,000/- per month.
Initially for six months, extendable up to 12 months based on fund availability and performance.

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration: ₹25,000/- per month for Project Associate and ₹18,000/- per month for Project Assistant under NLC sponsored project. No additional allowances are admissible.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is prescribed.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Candidates must download Form No. 08 from the notification, fill it, and upload the signed form along with supporting educational certificates through the Google Form link (https://forms.gle/S95GG8Jw3WRza6Nr5) before 21 September 2026, 05:00 PM.

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