Post: Research Assistant · Vacancies: 1 · Type: Contractual (project) · Mode: Email + offline interview · Last Date: 09 October 2026 · Interview: 12 October 2026 (offline) · Remuneration: ₹25,000 per month consolidated · Selection: Shortlisting + offline interview · Location: NIT Calicut, Kozhikode, Kerala · Fee: Not printed
National Institute of Technology Calicut will fill 1 Research Assistant seat on contract under an IFCPAR/CEFIPRA project in the Department of Civil Engineering. There is no written exam in this notice. Candidates should email a single PDF by 09 October 2026; shortlisted names are then called for an offline interview on 12 October 2026.
The project is “Real-Time Traffic Management Leveraging Machine Learning Driven Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Solutions,” funded by the Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR/CEFIPRA). Engagement runs up to 01 August 2027 and may be extended only if the funding agency agrees.
Consolidated pay is ₹25,000 per month. Essential qualification is a B.E./B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence, Electronics, Communications, Electrical or Computer Science, or a related degree. Send the form, CV and certificates to civilhod@nitc.ac.in with a copy to fairooz@nitc.ac.in.
⚠️ Application Alerts
- This is not an open walk-in. Email the application by 09 October 2026 and wait for a shortlist email before travelling for 12 October 2026.
- Use both addresses: civilhod@nitc.ac.in and copy fairooz@nitc.ac.in. The subject line must be exactly Application for Research Assistant.
- The notice asks for the annexed registration form, but the official file issued on 28 September 2026 is one page and does not include that annexure. Prepare a signed form-style bio-data plus CV and certificates in one PDF.
- If you already hold a job, carry a No Objection Certificate to the interview. The notice does not ask for an NOC at the email stage.
Official Source Chain
- Official notice: Download NIT Calicut Research Assistant notice (28 September 2026) PDF
- Application: Email civilhod@nitc.ac.in with a copy to fairooz@nitc.ac.in (subject: Application for Research Assistant)
- Institute site: NIT Calicut official website · Recruitment noticeboard
- Last checked: 29 September 2026
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Who Should Apply?
B.E./B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence / Electronics / Communications / Electrical / Computer Science) or related degrees → Research Assistant – 1 post
Mandatory vs preferred
- Mandatory: B.E./B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence, Electronics, Communications, Electrical or Computer Science, or any related degree. The notice does not mention a minimum percentage or GATE score.
- Preferred (weightage, not a bar): experience in Cloud Computing, IoT, Software Design, Computer Vision or Artificial Intelligence.
Because the notice uses “or any related degrees,” candidates whose branch is outside the five named specialisations should obtain written confirmation from the Department of Civil Engineering rather than assume equivalence.
Who cannot apply (hard filters on this wording)
- Age above 35 years on the date of application, after any SC/ST/OBC relaxation that actually applies to you under Government of India norms.
- No B.E./B.Tech or related degree as required by the notice.
Use our Experience Calculator only to tally months of Cloud Computing / IoT / Software Design / Computer Vision / AI work if you want that preference noted on the CV.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice signed (Dean, Research & Consultancy) | 28 September 2026 |
| Last date to email the application | 09 October 2026 |
| Offline interview | 12 October 2026 |
| Engagement end (as printed) | Upto 01 August 2027 (extendable on funding-agency decision) |
No start-of-portal date, correction window or result date is printed.
Quick Overview – NIT Calicut Research Assistant 2026
- Organisation: National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut)
- Notification Number: Not printed (notice signed by Dean (R&C) on 28 September 2026)
- Post: Research Assistant – 1 seat
- Project: Real-Time Traffic Management Leveraging Machine Learning Driven Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Solutions
- Sponsor: Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR/CEFIPRA)
- Department: Department of Civil Engineering
- Job Type: Contractual project engagement
- Job Location: NIT Calicut campus, Kozhikode, Kerala
- Sector: Technical education and sponsored research
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence / Electronics / Communications / Electrical / Computer Science) or related degrees
- Age: 35 years on the date of application; SC/ST/OBC relaxation as per Government of India norms
- Remuneration: ₹25,000 per month consolidated
- Duration: Up to 01 August 2027 (may be extended based on funding agency decision)
- Application Fee: Not specified in the notification
- Application Mode: Email (single PDF)
- Last Date: 09 October 2026
- Selection: Shortlisting, then offline interview on 12 October 2026
- Official Website: NIT Calicut
- Apply by Email: Email the NIT Calicut Research Assistant 2026 application to civilhod@nitc.ac.in
- Notification PDF: Download NIT Calicut Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 PDF
What Posts Are Available?
One designation only. The seat sits on a CEFIPRA traffic-and-UAV project in Civil Engineering, not on the institute’s regular non-teaching roster.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay / Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant | 1 | B.E./B.Tech (AI / Electronics / Communications / Electrical / Computer Science) or related degrees | ₹25,000 per month consolidated; upto 01 August 2027 |
No UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD split is printed for this single seat.
What Is the Age Limit?
| Category | Maximum age on the date of application |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS (and others not named for extra years) | 35 years |
| OBC | 38 years (standard GoI +3 — exact entitlement per the notification) |
| SC / ST | 40 years (standard GoI +5 — exact entitlement per the notification) |
The notice names only SC/ST/OBC for relaxation and points to Government of India norms. It does not print a separate PwBD or Ex-Servicemen figure.
Examples:
✅ A 34-year-old UR candidate born on 10 October 1991 — eligible (within the 35-year limit as on the date of application, if applying on 09 October 2026).
❌ A 36-year-old UR candidate born on 08 October 1990 — not eligible (exceeds the 35-year maximum by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Research Assistant Remuneration in Kozhikode?
The notice prints a consolidated figure: ₹25,000 (Rupees twenty-five thousand only) per month.
No 7th CPC Level, DA, HRA, TA or NPS line is printed. Do not treat ₹25,000 as basic pay plus allowances. Hostel, medical or travel support is also not promised in this advertisement.
No other cash figure appears in the notice, so no separate in-hand estimate is calculated here.
What Is the Application Fee?
Not specified in the notification. No challan, portal or category-wise fee table is printed.
How to Apply by Email?
- Fill the registration form referred to in the notice (annexed form; not included in the one-page official PDF).
- Keep a recent CV and soft copies of mark sheets or certificates that support qualification and experience.
- Merge everything into one PDF.
- Email that PDF to civilhod@nitc.ac.in and copy fairooz@nitc.ac.in.
- Subject line (as printed): Application for Research Assistant.
- After shortlisting, watch your email for the interview invite. Attend the offline interview on 12 October 2026 if called.
- If already employed in government or any other organisation, carry a No Objection Certificate to the interview.
Suggested (not stated in the notification): send the mail well before 09 October 2026, keep the PDF file size modest, and save the sent mail copy with attachments.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating 12 October 2026 as a walk-in and skipping the 09 October 2026 email.
- Writing only to one inbox, or using a different subject line.
- Sending separate files instead of one PDF, or omitting the form-style bio-data the notice calls “the registration form given.”
- Assuming TA/DA will be paid. Point 6 of the notice says it will not.
- Arriving employed without an NOC.
എൻഐടി കാലിക്കറ്റ് റിസർച്ച് അസിസ്റ്റന്റ് ഭർത്തി 2026 – സിവിൽ എഞ്ചിനീയറിംഗ് പ്രോജക്ടിലെ 1 സീറ്റിന് ഇമെയിൽ വഴി അപേക്ഷിക്കുക
എൻഐടി കാലിക്കറ്റ് സിവിൽ എഞ്ചിനീയറിംഗ് വിഭാഗത്തിലെ IFCPAR/CEFIPRA പ്രോജക്ടിൽ ഒരു റിസർച്ച് അസിസ്റ്റന്റ് സീറ്റ് കരാർ അടിസ്ഥാനത്തിൽ നികത്തുന്നു. രേഖാമൂലമുള്ള പരീക്ഷയില്ല. അപേക്ഷ 09 ഒക്ടോബർ 2026-നകം ഇമെയിലായി അയയ്ക്കണം. ഷോർട്ട്ലിസ്റ്റ് ചെയ്തവർക്ക് 12 ഒക്ടോബർ 2026-ന് ഓഫ്ലൈൻ അഭിമുഖമാണ്.
ആർക്ക് അപേക്ഷിക്കാം?
ആർട്ടിഫിഷ്യൽ ഇന്റലിജൻസ്, ഇലക്ട്രോണിക്സ്, കമ്മ്യൂണിക്കേഷൻസ്, ഇലക്ട്രിക്കൽ അല്ലെങ്കിൽ കമ്പ്യൂട്ടർ സയൻസ് ബി.ഇ./ബി.ടെക്, അല്ലെങ്കിൽ അനുബന്ധ ബിരുദം വേണം. ക്ലൗഡ് കമ്പ്യൂട്ടിംഗ്, IoT, സോഫ്റ്റ്വെയർ ഡിസൈൻ, കമ്പ്യൂട്ടർ വിഷൻ അല്ലെങ്കിൽ എഐ പരിചയമുള്ളവർക്ക് മുൻഗണന. പരമാവധി പ്രായം അപേക്ഷിക്കുന്ന തീയതിയിൽ 35. എസ്സി/എസ്ടി/ഒബിസിക്ക് കേന്ദ്ര മാനദണ്ഡപ്രകാരം ഇളവ്.
ശമ്പളവും കാലാവധിയും
പ്രതിമാസം ₹25,000 ഏകീകൃത വേതനം. നിയമനം 01 ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 2027 വരെ; ഫണ്ടിംഗ് ഏജൻസി തീരുമാനിച്ചാൽ നീട്ടാം. ടിഎ/ഡിഎ അഭിമുഖത്തിന് ഇല്ല.
എങ്ങനെ അപേക്ഷിക്കണം?
ഫോം, സിവി, സർട്ടിഫിക്കറ്റുകൾ ഒരു PDF ആക്കി civilhod@nitc.ac.in-ലേക്ക് അയയ്ക്കുക. പകർപ്പ് fairooz@nitc.ac.in. സബ്ജക്ട്: Application for Research Assistant. ഔദ്യോഗിക നോട്ടീസ്: nitc.ac.in.
How Are Candidates Selected?
No written exam is mentioned in the current notification. Selection follows the steps the notice itself lists:
- Email application with form, CV and certificates.
- Shortlisting of eligible candidates.
- Email invite for interview.
- Offline interview on 12 October 2026.
- Engagement on contract, subject to documents (and NOC if already employed).
The Institute reserves the right to relax qualifications and experience for candidates with exceptional credentials. Interview marks, syllabus and venue room are not printed. Physical standards are not specified in this notification.
Why Does NIT Calicut Matter?
National Institute of Technology Calicut is an Institute of National Importance on the NIT Campus at Kozhikode, Kerala. The Office of Research and Consultancy issued this Civil Engineering project call. The work sits on an Indo-French CEFIPRA grant for machine-learning UAV traffic management, not on a regular Group A/B/C roster.
Why candidates look this up: a named CEFIPRA project, a printed ₹25,000 consolidated figure, and a short email-to-interview path with no CBT. The same notice also caps the engagement at 01 August 2027 unless the funding agency extends it, and it pays no interview TA/DA.
More institute openings appear on the NIT Calicut recruitment board. Related reading on this site: NIT Calicut organisation page, Kerala jobs, technical education and research.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
This is a single project-staff seat at NIT Calicut, not a campus-wide non-teaching drive. The closest comparison a candidate usually has open is another NIT or IIT sponsored-project Research Assistant or JRF call. This notice is B.E./B.Tech-entry, names no GATE cut-off, and prints ₹25,000 consolidated. Do not assume another institute’s JRF slab from memory.
Best fit: B.E./B.Tech graduates in AI, ECE, EEE or CSE who already touch Cloud, IoT, software, computer vision or UAV-adjacent work and can reach Kozhikode for a mid-October interview.
Also Read: Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 74 Peon, Draftsman and Driver Posts
Who should skip: anyone who needs a regular NIT post, 7th CPC Level pay or a multi-year cadre. Also skip if you cannot fund your own travel for 12 October 2026.
Practical tip: Send the single PDF by 07 October 2026 with the exact subject line, both mailboxes, and a one-page note that maps your projects to Cloud / IoT / Software Design / Computer Vision / AI. That is the only preference the notice names.
What Documents Are Required?
Bring and attach what the notice lists:
- Duly filled registration form (annexed; not in the one-page PDF)
- Most recent CV
- Soft copies of mark sheets and certificates for qualification and experience
- Photograph (the applicant is responsible for the authenticity of information, documents and photograph)
- No Objection Certificate at interview, if already employed
Category certificates are not listed as a separate attach-now item, but keep SC/ST/OBC proof ready if you claim age relaxation.
What Are the Service Conditions?
Contract engagement as Research Assistant up to 01 August 2027. Extension depends on the funding agency, not on an automatic institute rule printed here. Pay is consolidated ₹25,000 per month. The notice does not grant regular-employee benefits; do not assume PF, pension, gratuity or medical cover unless an engagement order later says so.
What Happens After Selection?
- Shortlist mail and offline interview on 12 October 2026.
- Document check at interview, including NOC if you are already employed.
- Contract engagement on the CEFIPRA project up to 01 August 2027, with any further extension only if the funding agency decides.
Joining date, bond and campus housing are not specified in this notice.
Contact & Helpline
The 28 September 2026 advertisement prints these application addresses and no phone:
- To: civilhod@nitc.ac.in (Head, Department of Civil Engineering)
- Copy: fairooz@nitc.ac.in
- Dean (Research & Consultancy) on the institute contact page: deanrc@nitc.ac.in
- Campus (official site, not an interview room): National Institute of Technology Calicut, NIT Campus P.O. 673 601, Kozhikode, India
The interview venue inside the campus is not printed. Use the shortlist email.
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification and the NIT Calicut contact page. Verify before writing. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – NIT Calicut Research Assistant 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download NIT Calicut Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 PDF |
| Email application (To) | Send Research Assistant 2026 PDF to civilhod@nitc.ac.in |
| Email application (Cc) | Copy fairooz@nitc.ac.in for Research Assistant 2026 |
| Official website | Visit the NIT Calicut homepage |
| Recruitments board | Open the NIT Calicut recruitments noticeboard |
| Institute contact page | NIT Calicut official contact page |
FAQs – NIT Calicut Research Assistant 2026
What is the last date to apply for NIT Calicut Research Assistant 2026?
09 October 2026. That is the last date printed for email submission. The offline interview is on 12 October 2026. No extension is printed on the 28 September 2026 notice.
What is the age limit for NIT Calicut Research Assistant?
35 years on the date of application. SC/ST/OBC candidates get relaxation as per Government of India norms; standard GoI figures are OBC +3 and SC/ST +5 unless your own certificate position differs. Age is not reckoned on a single printed cut-off calendar date other than the day you apply.
Is there an exam for NIT Calicut Research Assistant, or is it interview-based?
No written exam is mentioned. The notice uses email shortlisting, then an offline interview on 12 October 2026 for invited candidates. The marks scheme and venue room are not printed.
What is the salary of NIT Calicut Research Assistant?
₹25,000 per month consolidated, as printed. There is no Level, DA or HRA line in this advertisement. Treat the figure as the monthly contractual amount stated in the notice, not as 7th CPC in-hand pay.
Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?
The notice does not answer that by name. Essential qualification is a B.E./B.Tech or related degree, and certificates must support the claim. Candidates still awaiting an essential result should not assume eligibility.
Is NIT Calicut Research Assistant a permanent government job?
No. This is a contractual project engagement up to 01 August 2027, extendable only if the funding agency agrees. The notice does not use the phrase “permanent government job” and does not place the seat on the regular NIT staff roster.
Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?
Yes. The notice does not print a Kerala domicile bar. Application is by email; the interview is offline at NIT Calicut, Kozhikode.
Where will I be posted if selected?
On the named CEFIPRA project in the Department of Civil Engineering at NIT Calicut, Kozhikode. No other station or transfer choice is printed.
Is GATE required for NIT project research assistant posts?
Not mentioned in this notice. Essential qualification is B.E./B.Tech in the listed or related branches. GATE is not named as a shortlisting score.
What are the disadvantages of this Research Assistant engagement?
Worth knowing before you apply: pay is a flat ₹25,000, the contract is tied to 01 August 2027 and to CEFIPRA funding, and you travel for the interview at your own cost. It is useful project time, not a regular NIT appointment.
Do NIT project research assistants get pension?
Not specified in this notice. Only consolidated monthly pay is printed. Do not assume NPS, OPS or gratuity unless the engagement order says so.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
- You hold a B.E./B. Tech in AI, Electronics, Communications, Electrical or Computer Science, or a related degree, and you are within 35 years on the date you apply (plus any SC/ST/OBC relaxation that applies).
- You accept a contractual project role up to 01 August 2027 at ₹25,000 consolidated, not a regular NIT post.
- You can send one PDF (form + CV + certificates) to both emails with the exact subject line by 09 October 2026.
- You can reach Kozhikode for the 12 October 2026 offline interview without TA/DA if shortlisted.
- If employed, you can produce an NOC at the interview.
📄 Source: Official notice issued by the Office of Research and Consultancy, National Institute of Technology Calicut, signed by the Dean (R&C) on 28 September 2026. Primary source: NIT Calicut Research Assistant official PDF. Campus address and Dean (R&C) email taken from the NIT Calicut contact page.
