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The Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning and Design (CoEUPD) at the National Institute of Technology Calicut is engaging one Senior Research Associate on a purely contractual (temporary) basis at a consolidated gross salary of Rs. 67,000 per month. The essential qualification is a Master of Planning in a listed planning specialization or equivalent. Applications are taken online at recruit.nitc.ac.in from 5 November 2026, 5:00 PM, until 19 November 2026, 5:30 PM.

NIT Calicut Senior Research Associate at a Glance

About NIT Calicut

National Institute of Technology Calicut is located at NIT Campus P.O., Calicut, Kerala-673601. This call was issued by the Dean (FSW) on 9 October 2026 for the Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning and Design (CoEUPD). The Institute proposes to engage the staff purely on a contractual (temporary) basis.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be citizens of India. The date used to decide eligibility in every respect is the last date for applying.

Essential experience is 3 years of relevant experience for candidates without a Ph.D., OR 1 year of relevant experience for candidates with a Ph.D.

The maximum age limit is 40 years as on the date of closing of application. The notice prints no age relaxation. It says only that due consideration will be given to SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates. Only certificates from Government or Government recognized institutions are accepted.

The notice also lists these skills and abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Networking capabilities to expand the outreach of the Centre.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in regional languages.
• Basic skills in data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in GIS, presentation tools, statistical analysis tools and graphic and visual communication tools.

Pay and Tenure

The pay is a consolidated gross salary of Rs. 67,000 per month. TA/DA for outstation visits will be as per the entitlement of Pay Level 07. The tenure is initially one year, extendable up to three years based on performance and requirement.

The engagement serves the immediate and temporary purposes of the Institute. The post is not against any regular post, so candidates have no claim, implicit or explicit, to a regular post in NIT Calicut. The Institute may terminate the engagement of any personnel with appropriate notice. The minimum notice period on either side is 30 days.

NIT Calicut Senior Research Associate Job Description

• Assist in planning, executing and monitoring consultancy projects, training programs and research projects of CoEUPD.
• Develop the training program manual and design training materials and curricula.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions, in-person or virtually.
• Develop project timelines, budgets and resource allocation plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients and the consultancy team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including domain experts, project consultants and other stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including proposals, reports and meeting notes.
• Monitor progress and prepare regular status updates and reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with experts: work with subject-matter experts, urban planning professors and industry professionals.
• Manage internal and external communications, including social media, press releases and outreach efforts.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and employee relations to build a strong team.
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources throughout the project period.

How to Apply for NIT Calicut Senior Research Associate

1. Apply through the online application link at https://recruit.nitc.ac.in between 5 November 2026, 5:00 PM and 19 November 2026, 5:30 PM.
2. Pay the application fee: Rs. 500 for SC/ST/Women/PwBD candidates and Rs. 1000 for other candidates. The payment option appears in the application portal after the required details are completed.
3. Email a copy of the submitted application form, with the documents listed below, to [email protected] within five days from the closing date of application.
4. Print the completed application and bring it when called for selection.

Applicants who do not complete the online application, pay the fee and email the documents will not be considered for interview. Candidates who do not pay the fee, pay a wrong or lesser amount, or enter wrong transaction details will be disqualified and rejected.

Documents named in the notice

• Detailed Curriculum vitae
• Diploma/Degree certificates with mark sheets of all qualifying examinations
• Experience certificates and testimonials
• Proof of date of birth
• ID proof
• Certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if the candidate belongs to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD and wants to avail concession

Selection and Interview

The notice refers to an interview and to a selection process on a scheduled date and time. It prints no interview date or venue. Candidates must produce originals in support of their claims, along with a Govt. issued photo ID proof, during the selection process. Candidates without the original certificates and requisite experience will be disqualified.

The selection committee may decide upon any kind of skill test and/or trade test, and the decision of the Institute is final. Mere fulfilment of the required qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to selection. Selected candidates will be informed by e-mail/mobile and are expected to join immediately.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The candidate is responsible for the information filled in the application form.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the selection process.
• Requests to change the date of the selection process will not be entertained.
• Any change of dates will be published on the website, and candidates are asked to visit the website regularly.
• No correspondence or interim enquiries will be entertained. Canvassing by phone or any other form may lead to disqualification.
• The Institute has the full right to cancel the advertisement without assigning any reason, or without selecting anybody.

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