NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for RA-III & JRF Posts
Organization
NIT Durgapur
Duration
INR 67,000/- per month (RA-III) | INR 37,000/- per month (JRF)
Fellowship Amount
INR 67,000/- per month (RA-III) | INR 37,000/- per month (JRF)
Overview
About Organization
National Institute of Technology Durgapur (NIT Durgapur) is a premier institute of national importance established by the Government of India
About Position
| Post Name | Project Title | No. of Vacancies | Emoluments | Duration |
| Research Associate (RA-III) | Capacity building for human resource development in Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone and related Technology) | 01 | INR 67,000/- per month (consolidated) + HRA | Till 31st March 2028 or project completion |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Capacity building for human resource development in Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone and related Technology) | 01 | INR 37,000/- per month (consolidated) + HRA | Till 31st March 2028 or project completion |
Qualifications & Experience
Research Associate (RA-III): Ph.D. in Aerospace / ECE / Electrical / Mechanical / Instrumentation Engineering
. Must be GATE qualified in one of these disciplines and have at least 2 papers published in SCI/Scopus indexed journals . Junior Research Fellow (JRF): B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MS in Aerospace / ECE / Electrical / Mechanical / Instrumentation Engineering with a minimum 7.5 CGPA or 70% marks
. GATE qualification in the respective discipline is mandatory .
Selection Process
Initial screening of applications based on academic credentials, GATE score, and project requirements
. Publication of shortlisted candidates list on the institute website on 04th September 2026
. Hybrid interview (Online/Offline) conducted by the selection committee
.
Who Can Apply
Indian citizens holding relevant engineering qualifications with valid GATE scores and interest in drone and UAV technologies
.
Why Apply
Opportunity to work on a high-impact MeitY-sponsored project on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drone Technology) at an Institute of National Importance
. Consolidated fellowship up to INR 67,000/month plus HRA benefits
.
How to Apply
Access the official Google Form link provided in the official notification
. Fill in all required educational, personal, and research details accurately
. Submit the completed online form before the deadline of 31st August 2026
.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Release Date | 13th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31st August 2026 |
| Shortlisted Candidates List Display | 04th September 2026 |
Important URLs
Official Notification / Brochure URL:
https://nitdgp.ac.in/uploads/Advt_Recruitment_for_JRF_and_Project_Lead_Recruitment_under_Project_2026.pdf
Financial Support
Fellowship Amount: INR 67,000/- per month (RA-III) | INR 37,000/- per month (JRF)
Eligibility Criteria
Test Scores Accepted
GATE Qualified
Important Dates
| 0 | Last Date to Apply: 31st August 2026 |
| 1 | Shortlist Date: 04th September 2026 |
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