IIIT Nagpur Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 (ANRF-PAIR Project): Eligibility, Pay and How to Apply

IIIT Nagpur (IIITN) advertised one Project Associate-I (PA-I) post under the ANRF-PAIR funded project "ANRF PAIR IITB HUB". It is a temporary, project-based research job, not a permanent post and not an apprenticeship. Applications were to be emailed by 5 PM on 12 October 2026. As of 15 October 2026 that deadline has passed, and the notice mentions no extension.

IIIT Nagpur PA-I vacancy at a glance

Is this a permanent job or an apprenticeship?

Neither. The notice calls the post purely temporary and contractual, with a tenure that ends with the approved project duration. It says the appointment gives no right to extension, absorption or preference for permanent recruitment at IIIT Nagpur. Treat it as a research-project role, which is a different route from a regular government job or a training apprenticeship.

Eligibility for the Project Associate-I post

Essential qualification

• A master's degree (M.Sc. or M.Tech) in Physics or equivalent.
• Qualification in a national eligibility test: GATE, CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship), or a national-level examination by central government departments, agencies or institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc or IISER.
• A footnote requires a degree from a recognised university (or equivalent) with first class, at least 60% aggregate. SC/ST/PwD candidates get a 5% relaxation.

Desired skills

• Experience in ceramics processing and electrospinning of ceramic fibre.
• Knowledge of electronic material characterisation, such as XRD, profilometer, SEM and AFM.
• Knowledge of device characterisation, such as electrical conductivity, CV, impedance and PE measurement.
• Knowledge of simulation software.

Age limit and fee

The notice says age, qualifications and experience are assessed as of the date the application is received. It does not state an upper age limit in its text, though it refers to the eligibility criteria in an ANRF Office Memorandum. It mentions no application fee. Check the memorandum or ask the institute before assuming either.

Pay offered

How to apply (for reference, as the window has closed)

1. Fill in the prescribed application format available at www.iiitn.ac.in.
2. Combine the completed form with education and experience proofs into a single PDF.
3. Email it to recruitment@iiitn.ac.in.
4. Use this subject line: Application for the Post of PA-I (Ref:- IIITN/ANRF-PAIR/Manpower//2026/04) Your Name.
5. Make sure it is received by 5 PM on 12 October 2026. The notice says late or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.

There is no online application portal in the notice; the route is email only. Any amendment or corrigendum is to be posted only on www.iiitn.ac.in, so check there for changes.

Selection process and interview

• Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview. Shortlisting is based on merit, academic performance and project relevance.
• Only shortlisted candidates are told the interview date by email. The institute will not correspond on reasons for non-shortlisting.
• Shortlisted candidates bring an updated CV, original certificates and attested photocopies. Current employees need a No Objection Certificate.
• No TA/DA is paid for the interview. The notice gives no interview date.

Other conditions worth knowing

• Either the investigator or the candidate can end the association with one month's written notice.
• Candidates may be required to travel to other institutes or research centres for the project.
• Selected candidates may apply to the institute's Ph.D. programme under its norms.
• Hostel accommodation may be provided if available.
• The Director can reject applications or cancel the recruitment, and disputes fall under Nagpur jurisdiction.

Evidence notes

This post is based on the IIIT Nagpur notice (official PDF). The PDF's internal file title refers to a JRF notice dated 01-04-2024, but its content is the PA-I advertisement dated 01.10.2026. A job-listing aggregator also appeared in the research material. It carried only generic fellowship information and no IIIT Nagpur entry, so none of its details were used here.

FAQ

Can I still apply for this IIIT Nagpur PA-I post?

The notice's deadline was 5 PM on 12 October 2026, which was before 15 October 2026. No extension appears in the evidence. Check www.iiitn.ac.in for any corrigendum.

Which exams count for the national eligibility requirement?

GATE, CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship) or a qualifying national-level examination conducted by central government departments, agencies or institutions listed in the notice.