MNNIT Allahabad JRF / Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026

MNNIT Allahabad JRF / Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad (MNNIT Allahabad), Prayagraj, has invited applications from Indian nationals for one post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate-I (on contract) in the research project "Design and Implementation of Efficient Strategies for Accelerating Whole-Body Diffusion-Weighted MRI in Comprehensive Cancer Screening", funded by the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) – Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), for 18 months (Project File No. ANRF/ECRG/2024/005934/ENS). The advertisement is No. 923/R&C/2026-27, dated 03 November 2026. The position is purely temporary, governed by the funding agency rules and the service conditions of the Research and Consultancy Cell, MNNIT Allahabad.

Pay — two rates, one post

This is a single post that is filled as either JRF or Project Associate-I, depending on the candidate's qualification. JRF (GATE/CSIR-UGC NET qualified): Rs. 37,000 per month plus 20 percent HRA, i.e. Rs. 44,400 in total. Project Associate-I (if not GATE/CSIR-UGC NET qualified): Rs. 30,000 per month plus 20 percent HRA, i.e. Rs. 36,000 in total. The selected JRF may register for Ph.D. if the institute's eligibility conditions are met. Tenure is 1 year, extendable by 6 months.

Who can apply

Essential qualification: M.E./M.Tech./MCA or B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Electronics Engineering or related branches with more than 60 percent marks or equivalent CGPA/OGPA. Preference is given to GATE or CSIR-UGC NET qualified candidates. Desirable skills: basic knowledge of Machine Learning models, basic proficiency in Python programming, familiarity with High Performance Computing (HPC) environments, and understanding of Image Processing fundamentals. Age limit: 28 years on the last date of application, relaxable up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH and women candidates.

Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement.

How to apply

The duly completed application on the prescribed format with supporting documents must reach the Research and Consultancy Cell, MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj – 211004, on or before 04 December 2026, with the envelope superscribed "Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate-I (on contract) in the Research Project 'Design and Implementation of Efficient Strategies for Accelerating Whole-Body Diffusion-Weighted MRI in Comprehensive Cancer Screening'". Also send a soft copy to Dr. Prasun Chandra Tripathi, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Principal Investigator, at p.c.tripathi@mnnit.ac.in — some listings redact this address. Shortlisting is on merit and project requirements; shortlisted candidates are informed of the interview date by email. An NOC from the employer is required at the time of interview for applicants employed in private, government or any other organisation. No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the interview.

Verified from the official advertisement PDF on mnnit.ac.in, read in full.