National Institute of Technology (NIT), Durgapur has invited applications for five project postings under a research project sponsored by DRDO. The advertisement number is NITDgp/DRDO/R&DE;(E)/JRF/PA/OS/Recruit/2026/01 dated September 22, 2026. The NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026 drive covers two Junior Research Fellows, two Project Assistants and one Office Staff member. This one year project creates a prototype of Electrical Impedance Tomography for detection of underground objects. Candidates must read the rules of eligibility and selection process before applying for NIT Durgapur Project Assistant Recruitment 2026. This is an prospect for anyone seeking engineering government job in India with Defence related research experience. Interested candidates are required to send an email to the Principal Investigator with a cover letter and bio-data by October 5, 2026. There are jobs available for both Graduates, Postgraduates and 10+2 pass.
About National Institute Of Technology Durgapur
National Institute of Technology (NIT),
Durgapur is an autonomous institute under the Government of India with its campus situated in Durgapur, West Bengal. Academic, research and technology development activities are done in the institute in the engineering and scientific streams. The project will be sponsored by DRDO, R&DE;(E), Pune-15 and be conducted by the Department of Electrical Engineering. This is an additional opportunity provided by the Government agencies to the Government Jobs for Engineers in India through Centrally Funded Technical Institutions.
Post-Wise Openings for NIT Durgapur Recruitment 2026
Post Name No. of Vacancies Junior Research Fellow 2 Project Assistant 2 Office Staff 1 Total Vacancies 5
Educational Qualification and Skill Requirements
Post Name Qualification Details Junior Research Fellow
• Post Graduate Degree in a relevant professional course.
• Minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Selection through NET, GATE or an eligible national-level examin