About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 20-01-2026 | Ends On: 30-01-2026 |
| Class: Research Jobs | |
| Qualifications: Post Graduates (M.Sc.), Post Graduates (M.Tech.), Engineers (Mechanical) | |
| Experience Type: Fresher | |
| Tenure Type: Contract Basis | |
| States: Assam | |
1 Junior Research Fellow (Department of Mechanical Engineering) vacancy at National Institute of Technology Silchar (NIT Silchar)
Applications are invited for appointment to 1 contractual post of Junior Research Fellow (Department of Mechanical Engineering) at National Institute of Technology Silchar (NIT Silchar) under a research project. The application process will remain open till 30-01-2026.
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (Department of Mechanical Engineering) |
| Project Name | Automation scope in fabricating biodegradable super-hydrophobic composite using banana pseudostem fiber and beeswax for sustainable packaging applications |
| Project Description | This project focuses on using robots and machines to make eco-friendly packaging from banana fibers and beeswax. By developing water-resistant natural materials, the study aims to create sustainable alternatives to plastic that are better for the planet. This research is sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to combine automation with green technology. |
| Duration | 3 years or project completion, whichever is earlier (extension subject to annual performance review) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | Postgraduate degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Postgraduate degree in a Professional Course, with selection through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET/GATE) or other national-level exams (DST, DRDO, IISC, IIT, IISER, etc.) as per DST norms |
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| Age Limit | 35 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PWD/EWS as per Government of India rules) |
| Selection Process | Selection will be based on interviews conducted after preliminary shortlisting on the basis of academic qualifications. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Fill the application form (provided in the advertisement). Submit a signed scanned copy of the filled application along with CV and relevant documents to simanchal@mech.nits.ac.in. Email subject line must be: "Application for the post of JRF under the SERB-DST project". Employed candidates must submit a no-objection certificate at the time of interview. |
| Last Date to Apply | 30-01-2026 (11.59 PM) |
| Contact | Dr. Simanchal Kar Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering (Principal Investigator); Email ID : simanchal@mech.nits.ac.in |
| Job Location | Silchar (Assam) |