NIT Hamirpur Research Assistant & Field Investigator Walk-in 2026 (2 Posts)

NIT Hamirpur Recruitment 2026: Summary

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur has announced a walk-in interview for 2 project-based positions - Research Assistant (1 post) and Field Investigator (1 post). The recruitment is part of an ongoing research project under the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. Selected candidates will receive monthly stipends of ₹37,000 (Research Assistant) and ₹20,000 (Field Investigator). The walk-in interview is scheduled for 30 June 2026 at the NIT Hamirpur campus. Candidates must bring all original documents and self-attested copies for verification.

About National Institute of Technology Hamirpur

Established in 1986, NIT Hamirpur is one of India's premier technical institutions and part of the prestigious NIT system. The institute was originally founded as a Regional Engineering College and gained NIT status in 2002 under the NIT Act. Located in the picturesque hills of Himachal Pradesh, NIT Hamirpur offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in engineering, sciences, and humanities.

The institute has consistently ranked among the top 50 engineering colleges in India (NIRF rankings) and is known for its research contributions in renewable energy, material science, and social sciences. NIT Hamirpur has collaborations with several international universities and actively participates in government-funded research projects. The current recruitment is for a Ministry of Education sponsored research project on 'Sustainable Development in Himalayan Regions'.

Selection Process

The selection will be through a single-stage walk-in interview process:

1. Document verification (original certificates)
2. Technical interview assessing subject knowledge
3. Presentation/discussion on relevant research topics
4. Final selection based on interview performance

Salary & Career Growth

These are temporary project positions with the following benefits:

• Research Assistant: ₹37,000/month (equivalent to UGC JRF scale)
• Field Investigator: ₹20,000/month (consolidated)
• Opportunity to work on national-level research projects
• Potential for project extension based on performance
• Research experience counts for future academic pursuits
• Access to institute resources (library, labs, etc.)

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