National Institute of Technology Srinagar has issued an advertisement for the position of Junior Project Fellow under a JKST&IC sponsored project. The project is titled “Weather regimes and concurrent droughts and heatwave events” and will be carried out under the supervision of Dr. Munir Ahmad Nayak in the Department of Civil Engineering. One post is available under this notification.
As per the details, the appointment will be purely contractual for an initial period of five months. Extension may be granted for an additional three months depending on performance and release of funds. The selected candidate will receive a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 20,000 per month subject to funding agency approval.
Eligible applicants must have completed B.Tech or B.E in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline, or a B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, or Atmospheric Sciences. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Python or R programming, which are useful for research work in the project.
Important Dates:
The important dates include the closing date of online applications on 15th September 2025. Applications must be submitted online through the given form link along with a CV and all supporting documents in a single PDF file. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment is for the position of Junior Project Fellow with one available vacancy. The selected candidate will work at NIT Srinagar, Department of Civil Engineering, for the sponsored project.
How to Apply:
Candidates fulfilling the eligibility can apply online by filling the Google form link provided in the advertisement and attaching all required documents in PDF format. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Selection Process:
The selection will be made based on merit and suitability for the project. Shortlisted applicants will be informed about the mode of interview, date, time, and venue separately through official communication. Meeting the eligibility criteria alone does not ensure shortlisting.
The official notification specifies that this position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The candidates cannot claim absorption or regularization in the institute. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Official Notification PDF