NIT Calicut Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 18 Aug (Kerala)

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 for 1 contractual post. This is a Kerala central govt jobs 2026 opportunity for GATE/CSIR-UGC-NET qualified candidates in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, or Signal Processing seeking a research role. Candidates holding an M.Tech or M.Sc in the relevant discipline with a valid GATE or NET qualification are eligible to apply by email. The selected Junior Research Fellow will support a funded research project at NIT Calicut, with prior experience in funded research and publications in AI/NLP/Speech Processing considered desirable. The selection process consists of shortlisting followed by a hybrid interview scheduled for 20 August 2026. The post carries a monthly salary of ₹44,400, on a contractual basis. The NIT Calicut JRF 2026 application must be submitted via email, as this recruitment does not use an online portal. Candidates should send their complete bio-data with self-attested copies of required documents to the official email address mentioned in the notification, clearly stating the post applied for in the subject line. The last date to apply is 18 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official NIT Calicut notification PDF before applying.

• GATE/CSIR-UGC-NET qualified M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Signal Processing, or allied programmes
• Desirable: Prior experience in funded research projects, prior publications, preferably in AI/NLP/Speech Processing domains

• GATE/CSIR-UGC-NET qualified M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Signal Processing, or allied programmes
• Desirable: prior experience in funded research projects and publications in AI/NLP/Speech Processing domains
• Selection via shortlisting followed by hybrid interview

• No application fee mentioned in the official notification

• ₹44,400 per month

1. Read the official NIT Calicut notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs
4. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 18 August 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
8. Await shortlisting communication
9. Attend the hybrid interview scheduled for 20 August 2026 if shortlisted
10. Highlight any relevant publications or funded-project experience in the application