Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA, SURATHKAL

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, is a premier technical institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. Known for its excellence in education and research, NITK offers a vibrant academic environment and is committed to fostering innovation and research in various fields of engineering and technology.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

🎯 Project Details

• Project Title – “Earthquake Resilient Novel Reinforced Foundation Techniques for XL Offshore Wind Turbines: Experimental and Numerical Investigations”
•   Funding Agency – Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), India 
•  Duration – 03 Years (2026-2029)
•  Principal Investigator – (PI) Dr. Babloo Chaudhary, Department of Civil Engineering, NITK Surathkal 
•  Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) – Dr. D. Karmakar, Department of Water Resources and Ocean Engineering, NITK Surathkal

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

Essential qualifications include a B.E/B.Tech. in Civil Engineering and M.E/M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Marine Structures, or a suitable specialization. Candidates must have at least 60% (CGPA 6.5/10) marks in aggregate from a recognized technical institute or university. GATE qualification is preferable but not mandatory.

The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

The consolidated emoluments are Rs. 37,000/- per month for the first two years as JRF, and Rs. 42,000/- per month for the third year as SRF, with HRA as applicable.

💺 JOB LOCATION

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, P.O. Srinivasnagar, Mangalore 575 025, Karnataka, India.

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address. The application should include a duly filled application form in the prescribed format, a covering letter, resume, and photocopies of educational certificates and mark sheets from class X onwards. Additionally, a scanned copy of all documents must be sent as a single PDF file to the email id: babloo@nitk.edu.in. Hard copies should be sent to the correspondence address provided below.

Interested candidates may apply in the prescribed format along with resume, photo copies of relevant certificates, grade/mark sheets, publications etc. They need to send the below mentioned documents to the correspondence address.

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 30 July 2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Dr. Babloo Chaudhary, Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, P.O. Srinivasnagar, Mangalore 575 025, Karnataka, India.

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under the ANRF-ARG project.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://www.nitk.ac.in/document/attachments/9783/JRF_Advt._ANRF-_June_2026-final.pdf