NIT Goa Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

NIT Goa Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 1 post

The National Institute of Technology Goa, Department of Civil Engineering, Cuncolim, has invited applications for one post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on the R&D project "Development and Performance Evaluation of a Hybrid Geo-Composite Element for Construction of Pavements on Weak Subgrade Soils", sanctioned by the National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Harikumar M, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering. Applications must reach through the Google Form by 1 December 2026.

Who can apply

You need a B.Tech./B.E. or M.Tech./M.E. in the relevant specialisation of Civil Engineering with a GATE qualification obtained at some point in time, and at least 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 60% marks in aggregate from a recognised technical institute or university in a full-time programme. For SC/ST candidates the minimum is 6.0 CGPA or 55% marks, with GATE. No age limit is stated anywhere in the advertisement.

Pay

The fellowship is Rs. 37,000 per month plus 20% HRA, with other allowances as per the Institute norms. (Some reports quote Rs. 44,400 per month, which is the arithmetic sum of Rs. 37,000 plus 20% HRA; the notice itself states Rs. 37,000 plus 20% HRA.)

Tenure

The appointment is for 1 year initially, extendable on performance review; after 2 years the JRF converts to SRF on performance review. The project duration is 33 months. The selected candidate gets a chance to enrol in the PhD programme at NIT Goa as per Institute norms, and must join immediately. No TA/DA is paid.

Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement.

Selection

Candidates are shortlisted on merit and project need. Shortlisted candidates are informed by email and through the NIT Goa website, with the date and time of the written test and/or interview. Employed candidates need an NOC at the interview.

How to apply

Submit the filled application form (format in the notice) along with your latest updated CV and self-attested copies of certificates, supporting documents and experience in soft copy, through the Google Form linked below, by 1 December 2026. Read the official advertisement PDF linked below in full before applying.