VNIT Nagpur Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 15 Project Fellow Posts under MeitY-MHI EVSS-II Project
VNIT Nagpur Recruitment 2026 offers 15 Project Fellow vacancies under the MeitY-MHI EVSS-II electric vehicle project. Check qualifications and monthly emoluments from ₹12,000 to ₹45,000. Apply by email before 31 October 2026.
Date Posted: 23 October 2026
Organization: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur
About VNIT Nagpur
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, is an Institute of National Importance and one of India’s National Institutes of Technology. Established in 1960 as Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering, the institute received deemed-to-be university status in 2002 and was declared an Institute of National Importance under the National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007.
VNIT provides engineering education and research opportunities across various disciplines and undertakes sponsored projects involving advanced engineering technologies.
Project Details
The recruitment is for a project focused on converting an existing internal combustion engine (IC) pickup truck into a battery electric vehicle.
The project involves electric vehicle retrofitting, engineering design, charging technologies, performance and safety validation, and the preparation of user guides and training materials.
Vacancy Details
VNIT Nagpur invites applications for 15 temporary Project Fellow positions across nine categories.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Project Fellow (Senior Manager) | 1 | M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering with MBA |
| Project Fellow (Team Lead) | 1 | B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering with 2 years’ relevant experience |
| Project Fellow (Design Engineer) | 2 | B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering |
| Project Fellow (Electrical Engineer) | 2 | B.Tech in Electrical Engineering |
| Project Fellow (Mechanical Engineer) | 2 | B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering |
| Project Fellow (PE Engineer) | 1 | B.Tech in Electrical Engineering |
| Project Fellow (Testing & Validation) | 1 | B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering |
| Project Fellow (Technicians) | 2 | Diploma/ITI in the relevant field |
| Project Fellow (Fitters) | 1 | Diploma/ITI in the relevant field |
| Project Fellow (Driver) | 2 | Relevant experience and valid driving licence |
| Total | 15 |
Educational Qualifications and Experience
1. Project Fellow – Senior Manager
- M.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
- MBA qualification required.
Monthly emolument: ₹45,000.
2. Project Fellow – Team Lead
- B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
- At least two years of experience in the relevant field.
Monthly emolument: ₹31,250.
3. Project Fellow – Design Engineer
- B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Monthly emolument: ₹25,000.
4. Project Fellow – Electrical Engineer
- B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
Monthly emolument: ₹25,000.
5. Project Fellow – Mechanical Engineer
- B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
Monthly emolument: ₹25,000.
6. Project Fellow – PE Engineer
- B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
Monthly emolument: ₹25,000.
7. Project Fellow – Testing & Validation
- B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
Monthly emolument: ₹23,000.
8. Project Fellow – Technicians
- Diploma or ITI qualification in the relevant field.
Monthly emolument: ₹15,000.
9. Project Fellow – Fitters
- Diploma or ITI qualification in the relevant field.
Monthly emolument: ₹12,000.
10. Project Fellow – Driver
- Relevant experience.
- Valid driving licence.
Monthly emolument: ₹13,000.
Age Limit
The age limit has not been specified in the supplied recruitment details.
Emoluments Summary
| Position | Monthly Emolument |
|---|---|
| Senior Manager | ₹45,000 |
| Team Lead | ₹31,250 |
| Design Engineer | ₹25,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | ₹25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | ₹25,000 |
| PE Engineer | ₹25,000 |
| Testing & Validation | ₹23,000 |
| Technicians | ₹15,000 |
| Fitters | ₹12,000 |
| Driver | ₹13,000 |
Duration of Appointment
- The positions are purely temporary and project-based.
- The initial appointment is for one year.
- The appointment may be extended up to the project end date.
- Extension depends on satisfactory performance.
Application Fee
No application fee has been prescribed for this recruitment.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of shortlisting followed by a written test and/or interview.
- Applications will be reviewed by the institute.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email.
- Shortlisted candidates must attend the written test and/or interview on the date communicated by the institute.
- An online interview may be considered upon request for genuine reasons; however, physical attendance is preferred.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process. The decision of the Director, VNIT Nagpur, will be final in all respects.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date posted | 23 October 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 31 October 2026 |
| Application mode | |
| Selection schedule | To be communicated to shortlisted candidates |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should submit their applications in the prescribed format by email.
- Visit the official VNIT Nagpur website at https://www.vnit.ac.in/.
- Download the prescribed application format referenced as Annexure 3(A)-2.
- Complete the application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
- Prepare a detailed CV and attach the relevant degree certificates, GATE/NET scorecard if applicable, experience certificates, and other supporting documents.
- Combine the application form and all enclosures into one PDF file.
- Email the consolidated PDF to ramshakarampuri@eee.vnit.ac.in.
- Use the following subject line, replacing the placeholder with the exact post name:
Application for the Post of [Name of Post] (MeitY project – Retrofit) in the Department of Electrical Engineering
- Submit the complete application by 31 October 2026.
Ensure that all essential eligibility details and supporting documents are included.
Documents Required
Candidates should prepare the following documents:
- Duly completed application form in the prescribed format
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Relevant educational degree certificates
- GATE/NET scorecard, if applicable
- Experience certificates, where required
- Valid driving licence for the Driver position
- Other relevant supporting documents
Address and Contact Details
Department of Electrical Engineering
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur
South Ambazari Road
Nagpur – 440010, Maharashtra, India
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ramsha Karampuri
Application Email: ramshakarampuri@eee.vnit.ac.in
Contact Number: +91-8143952895
Official Website: https://www.vnit.ac.in/