Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at NITK Surathkal – Mechanical Engineering
NITK Surathkal JRF Recruitment 2026 for Mechanical Engineering. Apply for Junior Research Fellow with ₹37,000 + 20% HRA under DST-SYST project. Last date 07 October 2026.
Posted Date: 27-09-2026
Organization: NITK Surathkal
About NITK Surathkal JRF Recruitment 2026
NITK Surathkal is recruiting a Junior Research Fellow for a research and development project sponsored by DST-SYST. The selected candidate will work in the Department of Mechanical Engineering on research related to advanced composite materials and sustainable engineering solutions.
The research project is titled “Design and Development of Hybrid-FRP Based Composites for Low-Cost and Sustainable Mobile Shelter Houses.”
About the Research Project
The project aims to develop Hybrid-FRP based composite materials that can be used in the development of affordable and sustainable mobile shelter houses.
The research areas include:
- Hybrid-FRP composites
- Composite materials
- Mechanical engineering
- Sustainable engineering
- Material design and development
- Mobile shelter systems
JRF Eligibility & Qualification
The educational qualifications and detailed eligibility conditions are not included in the advertisement information provided here. Candidates should therefore refer to the complete official advertisement bearing Ref. No. NITK/ME/1578/2026 for the prescribed educational qualifications, experience requirements and other eligibility conditions.
Fellowship
The Junior Research Fellow will receive a fellowship of:
₹37,000/- per month + 20% HRA
The duration of the appointment is not specified in the provided advertisement excerpt.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Saurabh Chandraker
Assistant Professor (Grade-I)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
Mangalore – 575025, Karnataka
Phone: +91 9981640044
Email: schandraker@nitk.edu.in
Co-Principal Investigator
Dr. Ranjeet Kumar Sahu
Assistant Professor (Grade-I)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
Mangalore – 575025, Karnataka
Phone: +91 9182679250
Email: ranjeetsahu.j@nitk.edu.in
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should follow the application procedure specified in the complete official advertisement issued by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NITK Surathkal.
Applicants are advised to carefully check the official notification for the prescribed application format, required documents, submission method and other conditions before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Post Date | 26 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 October 2026 |
Application Address
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
Mangalore – 575025
Karnataka, India