Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 at NIT Karnataka Surathkal – Krishna River Basin Research Project

Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 at NIT Karnataka Surathkal – Krishna River Basin Research Project

The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal invites applications for 01 Senior Project Associate position under the Centre for Krishna River Basin Management and Studies in Karnataka (cKrishna), Department of Civil Engineering. The position is associated with a research project on condition assessment and development of a management plan for the Krishna River Basin.

Position Overview

Project Title

“Studies on Condition Assessment and Development of River Basin Management Plan (CAMP) for Krishna River Basin”

The project focuses on assessment, planning, and development of an integrated management framework for the Krishna River Basin.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• M.Tech. in Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering / Environmental Engineering

• First Class or equivalent, with a minimum of:

  • 60% marks, or

  • 6.5 CGPA

The qualification must be obtained from a recognized university or institute.

Experience Requirement

Candidates should also have:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Research & Development (R&D) in:

  • Industrial institutions

  • Academic institutions

  • Science & Technology organizations

  • Scientific activities and services

Salary & HRA

The selected candidate will receive:

INR 57,000 per month + 20% HRA

as consolidated emoluments for the Senior Project Associate position.

Age Limit

• The candidate's age should not exceed 35 years on the last date for receipt of applications.

• Age relaxation for candidates belonging to OBC/SC/ST/PwD categories and women applicants will be provided according to Government of India norms.

Duration of Appointment

• The initial appointment will be for 11 months.

• The appointment may be extended based on satisfactory performance and project requirements.

• The position is temporary and project-based.

Documents Required

Interested candidates should submit:

• Duly filled application form in the prescribed format

• Updated CV

• Scanned copies of relevant educational certificates

• Grade sheets / mark sheets

• Publications, if applicable

• Experience certificates

• Other relevant supporting documents

Applicants should ensure that all required documents are attached with the application.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should send their completed application and supporting documents by email.

Email: ckrishna.nitk@nitk.edu.in

Email Subject:
“Application for Senior Project Associate”

The complete application must be submitted on or before 6 September 2026.

Important Dates

Principal Investigator

Prof. Basavaraju Manu
Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

Official Notification & Application

Candidates should refer to the official NITK Surathkal announcements/recruitment section for the prescribed application form, detailed notification, and any subsequent updates.

Application Email: ckrishna.nitk@nitk.edu.in

About NITK Surathkal

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal is an Institute of National Importance and one of India's leading institutions for engineering, science, technology, and interdisciplinary research. The institute undertakes major sponsored research initiatives in areas including civil engineering, water resources, environmental engineering, and sustainable infrastructure.

Official NITK recruitment and project announcements can be checked on the institute’s Announcements page. (NITK Surathkal) NITK Surathkal – Announcements

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