NIT Trichy Project Assistant / Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026 (MME, NLCIL Project) - 1 Post
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About the Recruitment
NIT Tiruchirappalli (Office of the Dean R&C) invites applications from Indian nationals for one project position, Project Assistant or Project Associate-II, under Dr. S.P. Kumaresh Babu, Dept. of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, in the NLC India Limited-funded project 'Development of new material for Bucket Wheel Teeth and its life improvement'. The duration is 3 months, renewable up to 03.12.2027. Pay is Rs 27,000 + 18% HRA (Project Assistant) or Rs 33,000 + 18% HRA (Project Associate-II). Work is at NLCIL and NIT Trichy. Applications in the prescribed format must reach by 19.11.2026. Summary in our own words; check the official advertisement before applying.
Important dates
Date of advertisement
5 Nov 2026
Last date for filled application to reach the Principal Investigator (by post/courier, soft copy by e-mail)
19 Nov 2026
Eligibility & age limit
Project Assistant: Bachelor's degree in Science (B.Sc) or a three-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology; desirable B.Sc in Chemistry/Materials Science or diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials Engineering. Project Associate-II: B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials, Mechanical or Production Engineering with two years R&D experience in industry, academic institutions or S&T organisations; desirable M.E./M.Tech in a relevant specialisation. Upper age limit 42 years, relaxation as per Government norms; the notice does not state the date on which age is counted. Indian nationals only.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
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Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant / Project Associate-II (one position) - NLCIL-funded project, Dept. of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | All | 1 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Screening of applications received in the prescribed format
Interview (bring original certificates; no TA/DA)
How to apply
- Download the advertisement and prescribed application form (Form No. 8) from the NIT Trichy jobs page
- Send the filled form with bio-data and attested certificates by registered post/courier to Dr. S.P. Kumaresh Babu, Professor, Dept. of MME, NIT Tiruchirappalli - 620015, subject NITT/R&C/716/SPK/MPR/2
- Also e-mail a soft copy to the address given in the advertisement; last date 19.11.2026
Official notification
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Questions, answered.
How many posts are there?
One position, filled either as Project Assistant or Project Associate-II, in the NLC India Limited-funded project on new material for bucket wheel teeth, Dept. of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, NIT Trichy.
What qualification is needed?
Project Assistant: B.Sc or 3-year engineering diploma (B.Sc Chemistry/Materials Science or diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials desirable). Project Associate-II: B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical/Materials, Mechanical or Production Engineering with 2 years R&D experience (M.E./M.Tech desirable).
What is the pay and age limit?
Project Assistant Rs 27,000 + 18% HRA; Project Associate-II Rs 33,000 + 18% HRA. Upper age limit 42 years with relaxation as per Government norms (the notice does not give the date on which age is counted).
Where is the work?
At both NLCIL and NIT Trichy; at NLCIL the hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, six days a week, with mine field visits. Quarters at NLCIL will be provided.