National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar, Assam invites applications from Indian citizens for the temporary post of Project Assistant for a TIH-IITG sponsored project under the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The project is titled “Design, Development, and Testing of Sediment Erosion-Resistive Micro-Hydro Turbine for off-grid application” . Interested and eligible candidates can apply online via email to the Principal Investigator before 30 June 2026.

NIT Silchar Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Organization	National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar, Assam
Department	Mechanical Engineering
Recruitment Type	Project Staff (Temporary)
Post Name	Project Assistant
Total Vacancies	01 Post
Application Mode	Online (Email)
Job Location	NIT Silchar, Assam
Category	Central Govt / Institute Research Job
Project Title	Design, Development, and Testing of Sediment Erosion-Resistive Micro-Hydro Turbine for off-grid application
Funding Agency	Technology Innovation Hub (TIH), IIT Guwahati
Duration	06 months (extendable up to 12 more months)
Last Date to Apply	30 June 2026
Official Website	www.nits.ac.in

NIT Silchar Project Assistant Recruitment 2026– Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
All Candidates	35 Years (as on the closing date of application)
SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD	Relaxation as per Government of India Rules and Regulations

NIT Silchar Project Assistant Recruitment 2026– Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Date	16 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 June 2026
Interview Date	Will be intimated to shortlisted candidates via email

NIT Silchar Project Assistant Recruitment 2026– Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates	–

NIT Silchar Project Assistant Recruitment 2026– Eligibility

Requirement	Details
Essential	B.E. / B.Tech or M.Tech (Pre-Final Year) from Science/Engineering/Technology stream with knowledge in CAD and ANSYS
Desirable	B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and Fluency in the English language

NIT Silchar Project Assistant Recruitment 2026– Vacancy Details

Post Name	No. of Posts	Duration
Project Assistant	01	06 months (extendable up to 12 more months, subject to funds and performance review)

NIT Silchar Project Assistant Recruitment 2026– Salary Details

Component	Details
Monthly Salary	₹20,000/- per month
HRA	Not applicable (as per Project/Institute norms if accommodation is not provided by the Institute)

NIT Silchar Project Assistant Recruitment 2026– How To Apply

Step-by-step process:

1. Download the Application Form from the NIT Silchar website (as per the advertisement).
2. Fill the application form completely with all required details.
3. Prepare the following documents:
   • Signed scanned copy of the filled-up application form
   • Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
   • All other relevant documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, etc.)
4. Send the application via email to the Principal Investigator:Email ID: bpd@mech.nits.ac.in
5. Subject line of the email must be:“Application for the post of Project Assistant under TIH-IITG project TIH/TD/0417”
6. Ensure the email reaches on or before 30 June 2026.

NIT Silchar Project Assistant Recruitment 2026– Important Web-Links

Online Application Form	Click Here
Advertisement Details	Click Here
Join WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

NIT Silchar Project Assistant Recruitment 2026– Selection Process

Stage	Details
1. Application Screening	Based on qualifications, experience, and documents submitted
2. Shortlisting	Institute has the discretion to restrict the number of candidates called for interview
3. Interview	Date, time, and venue will be intimated to shortlisted candidates via email
4. Selection	Based on interview performance

Note: No candidate may be recruited if suitable candidates are not found.

NIT Silchar Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

•  Last Date: 30 June 2026.
• Application Mode: Online via email only – send to bpd@mech.nits.ac.in.
• Subject Line: Must be in the prescribed format.
• Essential: Knowledge in CAD and ANSYS is mandatory.
• Desirable: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and Fluency in English.
• NOC Required: Candidates must submit NOC from employer/head of department at the time of interview or joining.
•  Duration: Initially 6 months, extendable up to 12 more months subject to funds and performance.
• HRA: Not applicable if accommodation is not provided by the Institute.
• Institute Rights: Reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for interview. No candidate may be recruited if suitable candidates are not found.
•  Agreement: Selected candidates shall have to sign an agreement at the time of joining.

NIT Silchar Project Assistant Recruitment 2026– Documents Required

• Signed scanned copy of the Application Form
• Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
• Educational Qualification Certificates (all mark sheets/degrees)
• CAD and ANSYS knowledge certificates (if applicable)
• Age Proof (Birth Certificate / 10th Certificate)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC – if applicable)
• Experience Certificates (if any)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) – for candidates already employed (at the time of interview/joining)

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NIT Silchar Project Assistant Recruitment 2026– FAQs

Q1. What is the post name?
👉 Project Assistant at NIT Silchar, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Q2. How many vacancies are available?
👉 01 Post.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
👉 B.E./B.Tech or M.Tech (Pre-Final Year) in Science/Engineering/Technology stream with knowledge in CAD and ANSYS. Desirable: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

Q4. What is the age limit?
👉 35 Years as on the closing date of application. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD as per Govt. rules.

Q5. What is the salary?
👉 ₹20,000/- per month. HRA is not applicable (if accommodation is not provided).

Q6. What is the duration of the appointment?
👉 Initially 06 months, extendable up to 12 more months subject to funds and performance review.

Q7. What is the application mode?
👉 Online via email – send scanned signed application + C.V. + documents to bpd@mech.nits.ac.in.

Q8. What is the last date to apply?
👉 30 June 2026.

Q9. What is the project title?
👉 “Design, Development, and Testing of Sediment Erosion-Resistive Micro-Hydro Turbine for off-grid application.”

Q10. What is the subject line for the email?
👉 “Application for the post of Project Assistant under TIH-IITG project TIH/TD/0417” .

Q11. Will I get TA/DA for the interview?
👉 Not mentioned – generally not applicable.

Q12. Is a No Objection Certificate required?
👉 Yes – for candidates already employed, NOC must be submitted at the time of interview or joining.