NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026 :- NIT Durgapur presents an excellent research opportunity for engineering graduates and postgraduates to join the Department of Electrical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Durgapur, an Institute of National Importance. The department is inviting applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Project Associate/Project Associate I/II/Senior Project Associate, and Student Intern positions under two prestigious sponsored projects: the ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation) sponsored project and the NHPC (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) sponsored R&D project. These positions are purely contractual and offer an excellent platform for candidates interested in cutting-edge research areas such as Partial Discharge Monitoring, Ultra High Frequency Sensors, High Voltage Test Techniques, Embedded Systems, FPGA Programming, and PCB Design. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply via email before the deadline.
NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026 Details
S. No.
Category
Project Sponsor
Position Name
Number of Posts
Fellowship / Emoluments per Month
Essential Qualification
Desirable Research Experience / Skills
A
Research Position
ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation)
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) / Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – (01 Post)
01
JRF: ₹37,000 + HRA (as per Institute norms) SRF: ₹42,000 + HRA (as per Institute norms)
B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (EE) / Computer Science Engineering (CSE) / Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (EIE) or similar circuit branch.
Partial Discharge Monitoring, Ultra High Frequency Sensors, High Voltage Test Technique, Programming: C#, .NET, Embedded C/C++, FPGA: Verilog, Electronics: Analog & Digital System Design, Microcontroller Programming, PCB Design.
B
Technical Position
NHPC (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation)
Project Associate / Project Associate I / Project Associate II / Senior Project Associate
03
As per SERB norms (Annexure II): – Project Associate-I: ₹25,000-31,000 + HRA – Project Associate-II: ₹28,000-35,000 + HRA – Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000 + HRA
B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (EE) / Computer Science Engineering (CSE) / Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (EIE) or similar circuit branch.
Same as above (Partial Discharge Monitoring, Ultra High Frequency Sensors, High Voltage Test Technique, Programming: C#, .NET, Embedded C/C++, FPGA: Verilog, Electronics: Analog & Digital System Design, Microcontroller Programming, PCB Design).
C
Internship Position
NHPC Sponsored R&D Project
Student Intern
02
₹ 8,000 per month
3rd YearB.Tech. students of NIT Durgapur only in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Science Engineering (CSE).
Basic understanding of research areas mentioned above.
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06
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NIT Durgapur Recruitment Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
All Candidates
No Application Fee
Payment Mode
Not applicable
NIT Durgapur Recruitment Age Limit
Position
Age Limit
Remarks
JRF / SRF / Project Associate / Project Associate I & II / Senior Project Associate
As per funding agency norms. Project Associate-I & II: Upper age limit 35 years (as per SERB guidelines). Senior Project Associate: Upper age limit 40 years (as per SERB guidelines).
Age relaxation may be applicable as per Government of India norms for reserved categories.
Student Intern
No specific age limit (must be 3rd year B.Tech. student at NIT Durgapur).
Candidates must send the duly filled application form along with scanned supporting documents via email to chiranjib.koley@gmail.com on or before 23.04.2026.
Stage 2: Shortlisting
Based on academic qualifications, research experience, and desirable skills mentioned in the application, candidates will be shortlisted by the selection committee.
Stage 3: Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an Interview at NIT Durgapur, M.G. Road, Durgapur – 713205, West Bengal. The interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email.
Stage 4: Document Verification
At the time of interview, candidates must present all original certificates (educational, DOB, experience, training, project reports, publications, etc.) along with one set of self-attested Xerox copies.
Stage 5: Final Selection
Based on interview performance, academic record, and relevant research experience.
NIT Durgapur Recruitment Important Dates
Event
Date
Date of Advertisement
April 6, 2026
Last Date for Submission of Application (via Email)
April 23, 2026
Interview Date
To be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email
B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in EE/CSE/ECE/EIE or similar circuit branch with good academic record.
Desirable Research Experience & Skills
– Partial Discharge Monitoring – Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Sensors – High Voltage Test Techniques – Programming: C#, .NET, Embedded C/C++ – FPGA Programming: Verilog – Electronics: Analog & Digital System Design – Microcontroller Programming – PCB Design
Interview Assessment
– Technical knowledge in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science Engineering – Research experience and project work (B.E./B.Tech. and M.E./M.Tech. project reports) – Publications in reputed SCI journals (if any) – Training and certifications – Problem-solving and analytical skills – Relevance of experience to the project requirements
Performance Evaluation
Selected candidates will undergo performance evaluation every 1 year or 6 months as per project terms.
HRA as per Central Government norms applicable in the city/location. Medical benefits as per Institute norms.
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
₹42,000 + HRA (as per Institute norms)
HRA as per Central Government norms applicable in the city/location. Medical benefits as per Institute norms. Upgradation from JRF to SRF requires external assessment after two years and annual satisfactory assessment.
Project Associate-I
₹25,000-31,000 + HRA (as per SERB norms)
HRA as per Central Government norms.
Project Associate-II
₹28,000-35,000 + HRA (as per SERB norms)
HRA as per Central Government norms. Requires 2 years’ R&D experience.
Senior Project Associate
₹42,000 + HRA (as per SERB norms)
HRA as per Central Government norms. Requires 4 years’ R&D experience OR Doctoral Degree.
Student Intern
₹8,000 per month
No HRA or other benefits.
NIT Durgapur Recruitment Terms and Conditions
S. No.
Term / Condition
1
The above positions are purely contractual and are for the duration of the ANRF sponsored project (36 months) and NHPC sponsored project (24 months) only.
2
Selected candidates will not be entitled to claim any regular appointments in this institute.
3
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
4
Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
5
Performance evaluation will be conducted every 1 year or 6 months.
How to Apply ?
Step
Instructions
Step 1
Download the Application Form (Annexure III) from the advertisement or prepare the prescribed format.
Step 2
Fill the application form completely with all required personal, educational, and experience details. Affix a self-attested recent passport-size photograph.
Step 3
Compile all supporting documents: Educational certificates and mark sheets (from matriculation onwards), Date of Birth proof, experience certificates (if any), training certificates, B.E./B.Tech. and M.E./M.Tech. project reports, publications (if any in reputed SCI journals), and any other relevant documents.
Step 4
Send the duly filled application form along with scanned copies of all supporting documents via email to: chiranjib.koley@gmail.com
Step 5
Ensure the email reaches on or before the last date. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at NIT Durgapur.
Step 6
At the time of interview, candidates must bring the complete application form, all original certificates, and one set of self-attested Xerox copies of all documents.
Q1: What is the last date to apply for NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026 is April 23, 2026. Candidates must send their duly filled application form along with scanned copies of supporting documents via email to chiranjib.koley@gmail.com on or before this date.
Q2: How can I apply for the JRF/SRF and Project Associate positions under NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026?
For NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026, candidates must apply via email only. Download the prescribed Application Form (Annexure III), fill it completely, attach scanned copies of all supporting documents (educational certificates, mark sheets, DOB proof, experience certificates, project reports, publications, etc.), and send it to chiranjib.koley@gmail.com. No offline or postal applications are accepted.
Q3: What is the fellowship amount for JRF and SRF in NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026?
For NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026, the fellowship amount is ₹37,000 + HRA per month for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and ₹42,000 + HRA per month for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) as per the DST Office Memorandum No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated June 26, 2023. HRA is admissible as per Institute norms and Central Government guidelines applicable to the city/location.
Q4: What are the desirable research experience and skills required for NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026?
For NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026, candidates with research experience or skills in the following areas will be given preference: Partial Discharge Monitoring, Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Sensors, High Voltage Test Techniques, Programming (C#, .NET, Embedded C/C++), FPGA Programming (Verilog), Electronics (Analog & Digital System Design), Microcontroller Programming, and PCB Design.
Q5: Are the positions under NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026 permanent or contractual?
All positions under NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026 are purely contractual. The JRF/SRF position is for the duration of the ANRF sponsored project (36 months), and the Project Associate/Technical positions are for the NHPC sponsored project (24 months). Selected candidates will not be entitled to claim any regular appointments at NIT Durgapur. Performance evaluations will be conducted every 1 year or 6 months.
