NIT Nagaland Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

NIT Nagaland Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

The National Institute of Technology Nagaland (NIT Nagaland) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Research Assistant Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official NIT Nagaland website. The last date to submit the application form is 09-02-2026.

NIT Nagaland Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Educational Qualification:

• B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech / M.S. or equivalent degree in:
• Electronics and Communication Engineering, OR
• Nanotechnology
• Candidate must have obtained at least 65% marks or 6.5 CGPA out of 10
• Indian nationals only

Desirable Qualifications:

• Working experience in Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
• Experience with Sputtering techniques
• Knowledge of Oblique/Glancing Angle Deposition (OAD)
• Sensor design and development experience

Job Description

The Research Assistant will be involved in:

• GLAD (Glancing Angle Deposition) fabrication techniques
• Development of Multi-Gas Sensor Array with integrated microheaters
• Applications for mining safety systems
• Research and experimentation in nanotechnology and materials science
• Physical Vapor Deposition and sputtering techniques
• Sensor characterization and testing
• Collaboration with project team members
• Documentation and reporting of research findings

How to Apply

• Eligible candidates should send the full details of their qualification along with:
• Detailed bio data
• Photo copied certificates/marksheets (10th standard onward)
• Send to: Dr. N. Khelchand Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of ECE, NIT Nagaland, Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland-797103 (via email or post)
• Last Date for Submission: On or before 09-02-2026

Application Fee: Not Applicable

Age Limit:

Selection Process

• Walk-in-Interview
• Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience
• Interview with qualified candidates
• Final selection at the discretion of the project team

Important Dates

Terms & Conditions

• Position is purely project-based and temporary in nature
• Duration: One (1) Year or till the completion of the Project, whichever is earlier
• Consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 15,000/-
• Open to Indian nationals only
• Minimum 65% marks or 6.5 CGPA in qualifying degree mandatory
• Experience in relevant technologies preferred
• Interview will be conducted as walk-in interview

NIT Nagaland Research Assistant

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Research Assistant position at NIT Nagaland 2026?

Eligible candidates must send their detailed biodata, qualifications, and photocopied certificates (from 10th onward) to Dr. N. Khelchand Singh via email or post on or before February 9, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email for the interview.

Q2. What are the essential qualifications for the Research Assistant job at NIT Nagaland?

Candidates need a B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/M.S. or equivalent in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Nanotechnology with at least 65% marks or 6.5 CGPA out of 10. Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for this temporary position.

Q3. What is the salary for Research Assistant in NIT Nagaland mining safety sensor project?

The position offers a consolidated salary of Rs 15,000 per month. It is a purely temporary contractual role for one year or until project completion, whichever is earlier, with possible renewal based on performance.

Q4. When and where is the walk-in-interview for NIT Nagaland Research Assistant 2026?

The tentative interview date is February 11, 2026, at the Administrative Block, NIT Nagaland, Chumukedima, Dimapur – 797103. Shortlisted candidates are notified via email; no TA/DA is provided for attending.

Q5. What experience is desirable for the Research Assistant vacancy in ECE at NIT Nagaland?

Desirable experience includes working in Physical Vapor Deposition, Sputtering, Oblique/Glancing Angle Deposition (GLAD), and sensors. The role involves fabricating and characterizing Pd-doped SnO₂, Pd-doped ZnO nanorods, and CuO/In₂O₃ heterostructures for gas detection.