NIT Nagaland JRF, PA-I & PA-II Recruitment 2026

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About NIT Nagaland JRF, PA-I & PA-II Recruitment 2026

The National Institute of Technology Nagaland (NIT Nagaland) has invited applications from Indian nationals for the posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Project Associate-I (PA-I), and Project Associate-II (PA-II) under an Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India funded research project.

The title of the research project is “IoT and Deep Learning-Based Landslide Monitoring and Early Warning System Using V2X Communication in Hilly Terrains.”

The project has a duration of two years or until completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

Eligible candidates can apply in the prescribed format along with supporting documents and CV by email. The last date for submission of applications is 23 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

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NIT Nagaland Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	National Institute of Technology Nagaland (NIT Nagaland)
Institute Status	Institute of National Importance under MoE, Government of India
Advertisement No.	NIT-N/Advt./CSE/JRF/004/2026
Advertisement Date	17 September 2026
Post Names	JRF, Project Associate-I & Project Associate-II
Funding Agency	Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Research Project	IoT and Deep Learning-Based Landslide Monitoring and Early Warning System Using V2X Communication in Hilly Terrains
Total Vacancies	4
Application Mode	Email
Last Date to Apply	23 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM

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Vacancy Details

Sl. No.	Post Name	No. of Posts	Salary
1	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	1	₹37,000/month + 9% HRA
2	Project Associate-I (PA-I)	2	₹37,000 + 9% HRA / ₹30,000 + 9% HRA
3	Project Associate-II (PA-II)	1	₹42,000 + 9% HRA / ₹33,000 + 9% HRA
	Total	4	—

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Eligibility Criteria

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Essential Educational Qualification:

• M.E./M.Tech or equivalent degree in:
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Communication Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Related fields
• Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA out of 10 in UG and PG degrees.

Desirable:

• Working experience in IoT
• Image Processing
• Environmental Monitoring
• Communication
• Related technologies
• GATE/NET score

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Project Associate-I (PA-I)

Essential Educational Qualification:

Candidates must have:

Option 1:

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical, Communication, Electronics Engineering or related field with equivalent degree

OR

• MCA

OR

• Master’s Degree in Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, Geo-Informatics and Earth Observation, Earth Sciences or allied studies with knowledge of the project field.

Academic Requirement:

• Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA out of 10 in UG and PG degree.

Desirable:

Working experience in:

• IoT
• Image Processing
• Environmental Monitoring
• Communication
• GIS
• Related technologies of the project

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Project Associate-II (PA-II)

Essential Educational Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical, Communication, Electronics Engineering or related field with equivalent degree.

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial or Academic Institutions of Science and Technology, Organizations of Scientific activities and services.

Academic Requirement:

• Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA out of 10 in UG and PG degrees.

Desirable:

• Working experience in IoT
• Image Processing
• Environmental Monitoring
• Communication
• Related technologies of the project

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Salary & Benefits

Post	Category / Selection Basis	Salary / Fellowship
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	All eligible selected candidates	₹37,000 per month + 9% HRA
Project Associate-I (PA-I)	Selected through CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship, GATE, or specified national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments, their agencies and institutions	₹37,000 + 9% HRA
Project Associate-I (PA-I)	Other eligible candidates who do not fall under the above category	₹30,000 + 9% HRA
Project Associate-II (PA-II)	Selected through CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship, GATE, or specified national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments, their agencies and institutions	₹42,000 + 9% HRA
Project Associate-II (PA-II)	Other eligible candidates who do not fall under the above category	₹33,000 + 9% HRA

Other Benefits / Provisions

Benefit / Provision	Details
Project Duration	Two years or until completion of the project, whichever is earlier
Initial Appointment	Initially for one year or until completion of the project, whichever is earlier
Renewal	May be renewed every six months/year subject to satisfactory performance or project completion
Ph.D. Opportunity	Applicant may have an opportunity to enroll in a Ph.D. programme of the Institute
GATE/NET Preference	Applicants having GATE/NET (JRF/Assistant Professor) will be given preference in selection
TA/DA	No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview

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Selection Process

The selection process includes shortlisting and interview.

• Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on the requirements of the project.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed separately about the interview through email.
• Applicants having GATE/NET (JRF/Assistant Professor) will be given preference in selection.
• The shortlisted candidate will be notified through email for the interview.

Walk-in Interview

Particular	Details
Date	24 September 2026
Venue	Administrative Block, NIT Nagaland
Location	Chumukedima, Dimapur – 797 103

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Date	17 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	23 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM
Walk-in Interview	24 September 2026

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How to Apply?

Eligible candidates with appropriate qualifications in the relevant subject/specialization, consistently good academic records and experience should apply in the prescribed application format.

Steps to Apply

1. Prepare the application in the prescribed format.
2. Fill in all required details.
3. Attach all supporting documents.
4. Attach your CV.
5. Compile the application, supporting documents and CV into a single PDF file.
6. Send the PDF by email to [email protected].
7. Submit the application on or before 23 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Important: Applications in the prescribed format only will be accepted.

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Important Links

Particular	Link
Apply Now	Click Here
Official Syllabus	Click Here
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Official Website	Click Here

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Important Instructions

• The appointment is purely temporary and contractual.
• The appointment may be renewed every six months/year, subject to satisfactory performance or until completion of the project.
• The post is initially for one year or until completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
• Original mark sheets, degrees, certificates, age proof and other testimonials must be produced at the time of interview.
• One set of photocopies of all certificates and one passport-size self-attested photograph must be produced at the interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Relaxation will be provided as per ANRF norms.
• The Principal Investigator reserves the right to fill or not fill the post or cancel the advertisement wholly or partly without assigning any reason.
• The decision of the Principal Investigator in this regard will be final.
• Applicants having GATE/NET (JRF/Assistant Professor) will be given preference in selection.
• Selected applicants may have an opportunity to enroll in a Ph.D. programme of the Institute.

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