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NIT Tiruchirappalli Recruitment 2026: Project Assistant / Project Associate-II

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National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Tiruchirappalli) is inviting applications from eligible Indian Nationals for a temporary project position (Project Assistant or Project Associate-II) under the consultancy/research project titled “Development of new material for Bucket Wheel Teeth and its life improvement” sponsored by NLC India Limited (NLCIL), under Principal Investigator Dr. S.P. Kumaresh Babu.

Designation

Project Assistant / Project Associate-II (01 Position)

Research Area

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering / Mechanical Engineering (Project: Development of new material for Bucket Wheel Teeth and its life improvement, funded by NLC India Limited).

Location

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) and NLC India Limited (NLCIL).

Eligibility & Qualification

  • Project Assistant:
    • Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc.) or a 3-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology.
    • Desirable: B.Sc. in Chemistry/Materials Science or 3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials Engineering.
    • Emoluments: Rs. 27,000/- + 18% HRA per month.
  • Project Associate-II:
    • Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Production Engineering, with 2 years of experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations, including scientific activities and services.
    • Desirable: M.E./M.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or any other relevant specialization from an AICTE/MHRD-recognized Institute/University.
    • Emoluments: Rs. 33,000/- + 18% HRA per month.
  • Upper Age Limit: 42 years (Relaxation based on Government Norms).
  • Duration: 3 Months (Renewable up to 03/12/2027).

Job Description

The selected staff will perform laboratory experiments and project-related administrative work. The candidate will have to work both at NLCIL and NITT. At NLCIL, working hours are from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (six working days/week). Field work/visits to mines will be required whenever necessary. Accommodation/quarters for stay will be provided at NLCIL.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application in the prescribed format along with Bio-Data and self-attested copies of mark sheets, degree/certificate, and experience certificates.

  • Send hard copy via Registered Post/Courier to:
    Dr. S.P. Kumaresh Babu
    Professor, Dept. of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering,
    National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli – 620015,
    Tamil Nadu.
    (Mark the subject on the envelope as: NITT/R&C/716/SPK/MPR/2)
  • Send a soft copy of the application via email to: babu@nitt.edu

Note: No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview. Original certificates must be produced at the time of the interview.

Last Date for Apply

19.11.2026

Apply Link

Download the official advertisement and application form here: Official Notification & Application Form (PDF)