NIT Nagaland JRF/Project Associate Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts, Apply by 31 Aug (Nagaland)

National Institute of Technology Nagaland (NIT Nagaland) has released NIT Nagaland JRF/Project Associate Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. NIT-N/Advt./CSE/JRF/003/2026 for 3 posts of Junior Research Fellow, Project Associate I, and Project Associate II. NIT Nagaland is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, and this project-based recruitment is aimed at candidates in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics, and allied Geo-Informatics fields who want to work on the Institute's ANRF-IRG funded research project. Candidates with an M.E./M.Tech or B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines, meeting the specified marks criteria, are eligible to apply via email for these NIT Nagaland job vacancies. Selected Junior Research Fellow and Project Associate candidates will work on research involving IoT, Image Processing, Environmental Monitoring, Communication technologies, and GIS/Remote Sensing applications, depending on the specific post. The selection process for NIT Nagaland JRF/Project Associate 2026 consists of shortlisting based on the applications received, followed by an interview — there is no written examination for this project-based engagement. The salary for NIT Nagaland JRF/Project Associate 2026 ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹42,000 per month plus 9% House Rent Allowance, depending on the specific post and whether the candidate holds a national-level qualification such as CSIR-UGC NET or GATE. The NIT Nagaland JRF/Project Associate 2026 application must be sent via email. The last date to apply for NIT Nagaland Recruitment 2026 is 31 August 2026, with the tentative interview date set for 04 September 2026. There is no application fee for this recruitment. Candidates must read the complete official NIT Nagaland JRF/Project Associate 2026 notification PDF before applying, and should note that age limit details are not specified in this notification.

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): M.E./M.Tech or equivalent degree in Computer Science and Engineering/Information Technology/Electrical/Communication/Electronics Engineering or related field, with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA out of 10 in both UG and PG degrees; working experience in IoT/Image Processing/Environmental Monitoring/Communication technologies and a GATE/NET score are desirable
• Project Associate I: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/Information Technology/Electrical/Communication/Electronics Engineering or related field, OR MCA or a Master's Degree in Geography/GIS/Remote Sensing/Geo-Informatics and Earth Observation/Earth Sciences with knowledge of the project field, with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA out of 10 in UG and PG degrees
• Project Associate II: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/Information Technology/Electrical/Communication/Electronics Engineering or related field, with 2 years of experience in Research and Development in Industrial or Academic Institutions of Science and Technology, and at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA out of 10 in UG and PG degrees

• Not specified in this notification — candidates should refer to the official notification PDF or contact NIT Nagaland directly for confirmation

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT/Electrical/Communication/Electronics with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA; IoT/Image Processing/Environmental Monitoring experience and GATE/NET score desirable
• Project Associate I: B.E./B.Tech in relevant fields, or MCA, or Master's in Geography/GIS/Remote Sensing/Geo-Informatics/Earth Observation, with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA
• Project Associate II: B.E./B.Tech in relevant fields with 2 years of R&D experience in industrial/academic institutions, plus 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA
• Age limit not specified in this notification — refer to official notification PDF or contact NIT Nagaland directly
• No application fee applicable for any category

No application fee applicable for any category.

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000/month + 9% HRA
• Project Associate I: ₹37,000/month + 9% HRA (NET/GATE qualified) or ₹30,000/month + 9% HRA (others)
• Project Associate II: ₹42,000/month + 9% HRA (NET/GATE/national exam qualified) or ₹33,000/month + 9% HRA (others)

1. Read the official NIT Nagaland JRF/Project Associate 2026 notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as 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, 31 August 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
8. Watch for a shortlisting communication if selected for the interview stage
9. Prepare original documents for verification if shortlisted for the interview on 04 September 2026
10. Retain photocopies of all submitted documents for future reference