NIT Silchar Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post (Mechanical Engineering)

Yes, NIT Silchar Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 is out. The National Institute of Technology Silchar has released Advertisement No. NITS/Dean (RC)/ME/723/01/ for 1 contractual JRF post in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, open to candidates holding an M.E./M.Tech in Machine Design, Materials and Manufacturing, or Biomedical Engineering, with a valid GATE or NET qualification. NIT Silchar runs multiple parallel project-specific recruitment cycles across departments at any given time — this Mechanical Engineering JRF post (Advt ME/723) is separate from other recent NIT Silchar postings including Project Assistant (ME/720), Project Associate PA-I (ME/713), JRF in Electrical Engineering (EE/701) and JRF in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE/677). The dual specialization option — Machine Design/Materials/Manufacturing or Biomedical Engineering — suggests the underlying research project spans mechanical design work with potential biomedical device or materials applications. Eligible candidates can apply by email on or before 31 August 2026. Since NIT Silchar advertises several similarly titled JRF and Project Associate posts across different departments concurrently, candidates should confirm they are applying to the correct Mechanical Engineering posting under Advertisement No. NITS/Dean (RC)/ME/723/01/.

• M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Specialization in Machine Design, Materials and Manufacturing)/Biomedical Engineering or related fields from a recognised University
• Minimum 60% marks in Masters or equivalent
• GATE/NET qualified

• Maximum 35 years
• Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules

• Open to candidates holding an M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design, Materials and Manufacturing specialization), Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 60% marks
• A valid GATE or NET qualification is mandatory for this post
• Maximum age is 35 years, with relaxation as per Government of India rules
• This is a contractual position tied to a specific research project in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, not a permanent NIT Silchar appointment

No application fee mentioned in the official notification

• Rs. 37,000 per month

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your complete application with bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications and any relevant research experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — educational certificates, GATE/NET scorecard, experience certificates (if any), ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
4. Clearly mention "Junior Research Fellow" in the subject line of your email
5. Compile all documents and your application into a single email submission as specified in the notification
6. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification PDF
7. Ensure the email is sent well before the last date, 31 August 2026, to avoid last-minute technical issues
8. Retain a copy of the sent email, including all attachments, for your own records
9. Regularly check the official NIT Silchar website for updates on shortlisting and the interview schedule
10. Follow up via official channels only if you do not receive an acknowledgement within a reasonable time