The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad (MNNIT Allahabad), Prayagraj, has invited applications from Indian nationals for 1 post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate-I on contract in the ANRF-funded project "Design and Implementation of Efficient Strategies for Accelerating Whole-Body Diffusion-Weighted MRI in Comprehensive Cancer Screening". The pay is Rs.37,000 per month plus 20% HRA (Rs.44,400) for GATE/CSIR-UGC NET qualified JRF, or Rs.30,000 per month plus 20% HRA (Rs.36,000) for Project Associate-I. The essential qualification is M.E./M.Tech./MCA or B.E./B.Tech. in a related branch with more than 60% marks. The application on the prescribed format must reach the Research & Consultancy Cell on or before 04/12/2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad |
| Advertisement No. | 923/R&C/2026-27 |
| Department | Computer Science and Engineering |
| Project | Design and Implementation of Efficient Strategies for Accelerating Whole-Body Diffusion-Weighted MRI in Comprehensive Cancer Screening (Project File no. ANRF/ECRG/2024/005934/ENS) |
| Funding Agency | Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) – Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) |
| Tenure | 1 year, extendable by 6 months |
| Post Name(s) | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate-I (on contract) |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Pay | JRF: Rs.37,000 per month + 20% HRA = Rs.44,400; Project Associate-I: Rs.30,000 per month + 20% HRA = Rs.36,000 |
| Age Limit | 28 years on the last date of application |
| Job Location | MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj |
| Application Mode | Application on prescribed format sent to the Research & Consultancy Cell, with a soft copy by email to the Principal Investigator |
| Last Date to Apply | 04/12/2026 (on or before) |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad is located in Prayagraj. This advertisement comes from its Department of Computer Science and Engineering for a research project funded for 18 months by the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The position is purely temporary and is governed by the funding agency rules and the service conditions of the Research & Consultancy Cell, MNNIT Allahabad.
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the one position advertised. The age limit is 28 years on the last date of application. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH and women candidates.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate-I | M.E./M.Tech./MCA or B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Artificial Intelligence / Electronics Engineering or related branches with more than 60% marks or equivalent CGPA/OGPA | Preference to GATE or CSIR-UGC NET qualified candidates |
Desirable skills:
Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (GATE/CSIR-UGC NET qualified) | Rs.37,000 per month + 20% HRA = Rs.44,400 |
| Project Associate-I (if not qualified GATE/CSIR-UGC NET) | Rs.30,000 per month + 20% HRA = Rs.36,000 |
The tenure of appointment is 1 year, extendable by 6 months. The project itself is funded for 18 months. A candidate selected as Junior Research Fellow may register for Ph.D. if the eligibility conditions set by the institute are met by him/her.
Candidates are shortlisted based on merit and the requirements of the project. Mere possession of the prescribed qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be called for an interview. Shortlisted candidates are informed of the interview date via email. The interview date is not specified in the notice.
Shortlisted candidates must appear on the specified date with:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 03/11/2026 |
| Last date for the application to reach the Research & Consultancy Cell | 04/12/2026 |
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Advertisement No. 923/R&C/2026-27) | Full advertisement |
| Application Form | Prescribed format for the application |
| MNNIT Allahabad Official Website | Official website |
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