NIT Meghalaya Invites Applications for ANRF-Funded Junior Research Fellow Position

National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya has released a notification inviting applications from the Indian citizens for the following post to work in a project funded by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India, to be undertaken by the Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Meghalaya.

Key Information:
Applications invited for :    Junior Research Fellow (purely temporary) – 1 Post
Duration – 3 years (subject to funding and satisfactory performance of the candidate).
Project Title:  Structural capacity of cold-formed thin-walled steel tubes and CFST tubes stiffened with parallel ridges or grooves
Principal Investigator:  Dr. M. Longshithung Patton, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Meghalaya.
Duration:  3 years
Last date to apply – November 20, 2026

Shortlisting information – Candidates will be short listed based on merit and need of the project. Only the shortlisted candidates will be informed by E-mail.

Eligibility Criteria : 

M.E./M.Tech. in Civil Engineering or allied subject with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks (6.0 CGPA or 55% marks for SC/ST candidates) from any recognized Institute / University.

OR

B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering or allied subject with a minimum of 8.0 CGPA or 75% marks (7.5 CGPA or 70% marks for SC/ST candidates) from any recognized Institute/ University.

Work Experience – Working experience in the field of Steel structures/ FE Modelling / Concrete filled steel tubes or related field with publications is preferable. Selected candidate may be registered for PhD program under this project depending upon the candidate performance.

Fellowship: :
Rs. 37,000.00/- (For the first two years)
Rs. 42,000.00/- (For first the third year).

How to apply: 

The eligible and interested candidates can apply sending a cover letter and their complete bio-data mentioning communicating address, date of birth, email, contact no, educational qualifications, GATE/NET qualified, relevant research experience (if any), publications, research interests and self-attested academic documents to the Principal Investigator via E-mail ID: (mlpatton@nitm.ac.in) along with the subject line of the mail in a single PDF copy.

Subject Line – “Application for the post of JRF under ANRF-IRG Project, CE Department”,

Shortlisted candidates, date of interview and other essential information will be notified on the web site/email on due time. Candidates are requested to check their email and institute website frequently. The interview will be held via offline/online mode and the same will be notified via email. For any query, Call/WhatsApp: 9485177044.

Terms and Conditions:

1. The above position is purely temporary and is for a period of three years. Selected candidates will not be entitled to claim for regular appointments/absorption in this institute. The candidate’s performance will be evaluated every six months, and the contract will be renewed subject to satisfactory performance.
2. Applicants are advised to ensure that, before appearing for selection process, that they possess the minimum essential qualification and experience laid down for the post. Qualification obtained must be from recognized University/Institute. Eligibility in terms of age, qualification and experience of a candidate shall be considered as on the last date of receipt of application.
3. NO TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
4. After joining the service of the Institute, the person will have to abide by the Rules, Regulations, Ordinances, Statutes and Act of the Institute applicable from time to time. He/she may be assigned any duty within or outside the Institute depending upon the exigency of the work.
5. The Institute shall verify the antecedents or documents submitted by a person at the time of appointment or during the tenure of the service. In case it is detected that the documents submitted by the candidates are fake, or the person has a clandestine antecedents or background and has suppressed the said information, then his/her services shall be terminated forthwith and legal action may be initiated against such candidates/employees.
6. Canvassing in any form or bringing in any influence political or otherwise, will be a
7. disqualification for the post.
8. In case of any dispute/ambiguity that may occur in the process of selection, the decision of the Institute shall be final.
9. Mere possession of minimum qualification does not guarantee invitation to the interview.

Candidates will be short listed based on merit and need of the project. Only the shortlisted candidates will be informed by E-mail.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the official website of NIT Meghalaya for further relevant information and eligibility.

Last date to apply for the positions is November 20, 2026.