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Project Associate-I Recruitment at NIT Durgapur (ANRF Sponsored Project)

NIT Durgapur Recruitment

The Department of Electrical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Durgapur (NIT Durgapur) has announced an advertisement for the recruitment of a Project Associate-I. This position is for a collaborative R&D project with IIT Kanpur, sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).

Project Overview

The project, titled “Grid Readiness for Electrical Vehicle (EV): Enablers and Technological developments (GREET)”, focuses on assessing the impact of large-scale EV charging infrastructure on distribution grids. It aims to develop optimal planning models, scheduling algorithms, and advanced power converter control schemes to ensure grid stability and efficient integration of renewable energy.

Job Details

Designation Project Associate-I
Number of Positions 01 (One)
Research Area Electrical Engineering, EV Charging Infrastructure, Power Quality, Smart Grids, and Power Electronics
Location Durgapur, West Bengal, India
Duration Maximum up to June 10, 2028 (subject to half-yearly performance evaluation)
Last Date to Apply October 11, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)

Eligibility & Qualification

Essential Qualifications

  • Four years Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Computer Science Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent.
  • OR
  • M.E. / M.Tech in Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Computer Science Engineering.

Desirable Qualifications

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas will be preferred:

  • Experience in power electronic-based circuit simulation & fabrication, and microcontroller-based applications.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, C, C++, and Python programming.
  • Expertise in running programs in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) using Real-Time Simulators.
  • Expertise in developing mobile applications, software, or webpages.

Fellowship & Remuneration

  • Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA (as per Institute norms) for scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship, or GATE) OR through national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies/Institutions.
  • Rs. 30,000/- per month + HRA (as per Institute norms) for other candidates who do not meet the above criteria.

How to Apply

Eligible and interested candidates should apply via email to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Aniruddha Bhattacharya, at abhattacharya.ee@nitdgp.ac.in on or before 5:00 PM, October 11, 2026.

The subject line of the email must clearly state: “Application for the post of Project Associate-I in ANRF sponsored Project: GREET”.

Selection Process

  • Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.
  • The selection test/interview will be conducted ONLINE on October 14, 2026, from 2:30 PM onwards.
  • Selected candidates must submit original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies (ID proof, date of birth proof, academic certificates, experience certificates, project reports, and publications if any) at the time of joining.

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