MNNIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026 for JRF and Project Associate Post

MNNIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026 Overview

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad (MNNIT Allahabad) has published recruitment notification (Advt No. 78/Chem/2026-27) for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate-I in the Department of Chemistry. Eligible candidates with relevant postgraduate qualifications can submit their applications through offline mode. The submission window closes on September 15, 2026.

Key Recruitment Details

Post-wise Vacancy & Remuneration Structure

The monthly stipend and fellowship details for the position are structured as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Postgraduate degree (M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent) with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (55% marks or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PH candidates) from a recognized University or Institute. Must have qualified national-level examinations like GATE, CSIR-UGC NET, or GPAT.
• Project Associate-I: Postgraduate degree (M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent) with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (55% marks or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PH candidates) from a recognized University or Institute. GATE/NET certification is not mandatory for this role.

Age Limit & Relaxations

• Upper Age Limit: 28 years as on the last date of application submission.
• Age Relaxation: Relaxation of up to 5 years is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, Physical Handicapped (PH), and female candidates.

Application Fee

No application fee is required to apply for this vacancy as per the official notification.

Selection Procedure

The selection process consists of two stages:

1. Initial Shortlisting: Applications received by the institute will be screened based on academic performance, GATE/NET score validity, and relevance to project requirements.
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for an interview. Details regarding interview dates and mode (online/offline) will be communicated to shortlisted applicants via email.

Step-by-Step Offline Application Procedure

1. Visit the official website of MNNIT Allahabad at mnnit.ac.in.
2. Download the prescribed application form format attached to advertisement notice No. 78/Chem/2026-27.
3. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, GATE/NET score details, and contact details carefully.
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required mark sheets, degree certificates, birth proof, caste/category certificates, and national exam scorecards.
5. Place the filled form along with enclosure documents in an envelope marked with "Application for the post of JRF / Project Associate-I under Advt No. 78/Chem/2026-27".
6. Send the completed dossier via Speed Post or Registered Post to the official address specified in the notification PDF before September 15, 2026.