MNNIT Allahabad JRF/PA-II/RA-I Recruitment 2026 — 4 Posts, Apply Offline by 16 Sep (Uttar Pradesh)

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad (MNNIT), Prayagraj, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has invited applications from Indian nationals for 4 contractual research positions — Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Project Associate-II (PA-II), and Research Associate-I (RA-I) — under a project funded by the Armament Research Board (ARMREB), DRDO. The project, titled "Failure Envelope Development and Multiscale Modelling for Solid Rocket Propellants using Coupled Experimental-Computational Approaches," offers a research career opportunity for engineering graduates and postgraduates interested in defence-linked materials science research. Selected candidates will work on failure envelope modelling and multiscale computational-experimental analysis for solid rocket propellants, with one JRF position based at MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj, and a second JRF position at HEMRL, DRDO, Pune, while the Project Associate-II position is based at MNNIT Allahabad. All appointments are purely temporary and will be governed by the funding agency's rules along with the service conditions of the Research and Consultancy Cell, MNNIT Allahabad, with offer letters subject to receipt and availability of project funds. The MNNIT Allahabad JRF/PA-II/RA-I 2026 application process is offline, through the prescribed application form available on mnnit.ac.in. The last date for the completed application to reach MNNIT Allahabad is 16 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official notification carefully before applying, as shortlisting will be based on merit, relevant previous work, and alignment with the specific project requirements.

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): B.E./B.Tech in a relevant engineering discipline followed by M.E./M.Tech, with a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR-NET qualification
• Project Associate-II (PA-II): Postgraduate degree/M.E./M.Tech in a relevant engineering or applied science discipline with relevant research experience
• Research Associate-I (RA-I): Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or applied science discipline, or M.E./M.Tech with substantial research experience
• Positions relate to the project "Failure Envelope Development and Multiscale Modelling for Solid Rocket Propellants using Coupled Experimental-Computational Approaches," funded by the Armament Research Board (ARMREB), DRDO

• Age limit as prescribed under DST (Department of Science & Technology) norms
• Upper age limit relaxable by up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and female candidates

• JRF: B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline plus M.E./M.Tech, with valid GATE or UGC/CSIR-NET qualification
• PA-II: Postgraduate/M.E./M.Tech in a relevant engineering or applied science discipline
• RA-I: Ph.D. or M.E./M.Tech with substantial relevant research experience
• Age relaxation of up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and female candidates, as per DST norms
• Nature of engagement: Purely temporary, contractual, and project-funded — continuation is contingent on availability of ARMREB/DRDO project funds
• Candidates will be shortlisted according to merit, relevant previous work, and project fit; not all applicants may be called for interview

No application fee mentioned for any category in the official notification

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Consolidated monthly emoluments as per DST/DRDO norms for JRF positions
• Project Associate-II & Research Associate-I: Consolidated monthly emoluments as per DST/DRDO norms for the respective grade
• Exact figures not specified in the short notification — candidates should confirm with the Research and Consultancy Cell, MNNIT Allahabad

1. Visit the official MNNIT Allahabad website, mnnit.ac.in
2. Locate the JRF/PA-II/RA-I recruitment notification under the Research and Consultancy Cell section
3. Download the prescribed application form and read the complete notification carefully
4. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and research experience details
5. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, GATE/NET scorecards (where applicable), and experience certificates
6. Clearly mention the specific post (JRF/PA-II/RA-I) and project applied for
7. Send the completed application form to the address specified in the official notification, ensuring it reaches MNNIT Allahabad by post
8. Ensure the application reaches on or before the last date of 16 September 2026
9. Retain a photocopy of the submitted application for future reference
10. Await communication regarding shortlisting and interview schedule from the Research and Consultancy Cell