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NIT Tiruchirappalli JRF / Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 – Apply for ANRF Funded Research Project

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Apply for NIT Tiruchirappalli JRF Recruitment 2026 under the ANRF-funded research project. Engineering graduates with Electrical or Power Electronics specialization can apply for the Junior Research Fellow and Project Associate-I positions before 07 August 2026.

Date Posted: 27th July 2026

Organization: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Organization Profile:

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli is one of India’s premier Institutes of National Importance, renowned for excellence in engineering education, research, and innovation. The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering invites applications from talented and motivated Indian candidates for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I position under a prestigious ANRF – Advanced Research Grant (ARG) funded research project. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in advanced power electronics research with the possibility of Ph.D. registration at NIT Tiruchirappalli, subject to institute norms.

Job Title

  • Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I

Project Title

Design and Development of High-Performance Reconfigurable Bidirectional DC-DC Converter with Advanced Modulation Strategy for Wide Load and Voltage Range Applications

Funding Agency

  • ANRF – Advanced Research Grant (ARG)

Number of Vacancies

  • 01 Position

Project Duration

The initial appointment is for one year, extendable up to three years based on satisfactory performance or until the completion of the project.

Educational Qualification

For Junior Research Fellow (JRF):

  • B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering with First Class.
  • Valid GATE Score is mandatory.
  • Preference will be given to candidates possessing M.E./M.Tech. in Power Electronics or Power Electronics & Drives with First Class.

For Project Associate-I:

  • B.E./B.Tech. in the above-mentioned disciplines with First Class.
  • Preference for candidates with M.E./M.Tech. in Power Electronics or equivalent specialization.

Salary

JRF (GATE Qualified):

  • ₹37,000 + HRA per month (First two years)
  • ₹42,000 + HRA per month (Third year)

Project Associate-I (Non-GATE):

  • ₹30,000 + HRA per month (First two years)
  • ₹33,000 + HRA per month (Third year)

Age Limit

  • Maximum age: 32 years
  • Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India norms.

Job Responsibilities

Selected candidates will be involved in:

  • Design and development of advanced power electronic converters.
  • Simulation and analysis of converter topologies.
  • Development of advanced modulation techniques.
  • Hardware prototype development and PCB testing.
  • Experimental validation and performance analysis.
  • Technical report preparation and publication of research papers in reputed journals and conferences.

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting based on academic qualifications and eligibility.
  • Offline interview at NIT Tiruchirappalli.
  • Original certificates will be verified during the interview.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit:

  • Prescribed application form.
  • Degree certificates and mark sheets.
  • GATE Score Card (if applicable).
  • Age proof.
  • Category certificate (if applicable).
  • Supporting documents as a single PDF via the email addresses mentioned in the official notification.
  • Applicants are also required to submit the Google Form specified in the notification.

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: 07 August 2026 (11:59 PM)

  • Job Location

    National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli
    Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Tiruchirappalli – 620015
    Tamil Nadu, India