NIT Meghalaya Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

Recruitment Overview

NIT Meghalaya has invited applications from Indian nationals for one Project Associate-I position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The vacancy is tied to the project titled Design and development of bio-mimetic propeller blades with PBCF technology for minimizing underwater radiated noise under the Technology Innovation and Development Foundation, IIT Guwahati.

This is a project-based temporary post, not a regular institute appointment. The official notice was issued on 2 April 2026, and the application process is being handled through email rather than a separate online recruitment portal.

Important Dates

Vacancy and Project Details

Eligibility Criteria

The official notice invites applications from Indian nationals with either of the following academic backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering, specifically with specialization in Fluid or Thermal Engineering.

Candidates should check their marks format carefully before applying, especially where the university uses CGPA or grade points instead of percentage.

Preferred Skills and Background

The advertisement says preference will be given to candidates with experience relevant to the project. It specifically mentions the following knowledge areas.

• CAD modelling
• 3D printing
• CFD simulation

These are desirable qualifications, which means they strengthen an application but do not replace the core degree and marks requirements stated in the notice.

Age Limit, Fellowship and Tenure

How to Apply

1. Use the prescribed application form available on the official notice page.
2. Fill in the required details carefully.
3. Attach self-attested scanned copies of the relevant certificates.
4. Merge the complete application and supporting documents into one single PDF file.
5. Email the merged PDF to sambit.majumder@nitm.ac.in and subhendu.maity@nitm.ac.in.
6. Make sure the email reaches before or on 19 April 2026.

This recruitment is being handled by email, so candidates should verify the attachment, subject line, and document readability before sending the application.

Documents Required and Email Subject

The notice asks candidates to send the prescribed application form along with self-attested scanned copies of certificates in a single merged PDF file. It also gives an exact subject line for the email.

The notice further states that original age proof, certificates, degrees, mark sheets, and other testimonials must be produced at the time of interview, which may not apply in the same way for a virtual interview.

Selection Process and Interview

The official advertisement does not mention a written examination. It says candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and the needs of the project, and only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview.

• Shortlisting will be based on merit and project requirements.
• The interview may be conducted in online or offline mode.
• Intimation will be sent only through email.
• No TA or DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call.

Key Terms of Appointment

• The position is purely temporary and linked to the project tenure.
• The institute reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning reasons.
• The selected candidate may be converted to a regular Ph.D. at NIT Meghalaya, as stated in the notice.
• Candidates should keep all original documents ready for verification at interview.
• No separate application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement.

For queries, the notice asks candidates to communicate directly with the investigators by email. Candidates should also keep checking the institute website for any update or corrigendum.

Official Links

• Official recruitment notice page
• Official advertisement PDF
• NIT Meghalaya recruitment notices