NIT Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal is hiring two Project Technical Staff III for a research project funded by the ICMR, the Indian Council of Medical Research. The project builds a digital platform and a home-based programme, supported by ASHA workers (village-level health workers), to help babies born a few weeks early develop better. You apply by email to the project lead, and the in-person test and interview is held just two days after the last date, on 12.11.2026.
12.11.2026 (Thursday), 10 AM, Department of IT, NITK Surathkal
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science, IT, Artificial Intelligence, AI and Machine Learning, AI and Data Science, Information Science and Engg. or related branches. The degree must be a full-time program from a recognised technical institute or university.
Minimum Marks
At least 6.5 out of 10 CGPA (the grade score most colleges give out of 10) or 60% marks in aggregate
Hands-on work in data analytics, machine learning, computer vision or deep learning, mobile and web apps, databases and Python. API integration, data visualization, secure data handling, DevOps and field-level data collection also help. These are preferred, not compulsory.
Application Restriction
You must email your application and also fill the Google Form. Both are compulsory.
In short: any engineer with a computer-related degree can apply if the marks are 60% or 6.5 CGPA. The notification lists no age relaxation for any category.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth to check yourself against the 35-year limit. The notification does not say which date your age is counted on, so confirm with the project lead if you are close to 35.
This is a project job, not a regular post. It runs for up to 3 years, only as long as the ICMR project runs, and the project lead can end it earlier if your work review is poor.
It suits you if you want a research job in health technology. The work is mainly data, machine learning and app development for a baby-health study, and field data collection experience is a plus.
The pay is a fixed Rs 33,600 a month. The notification lists no other allowance.
You must be able to reach Surathkal in person at 10 AM on 12.11.2026. That is only two days after the last date, so keep your papers ready.
Selected candidates are encouraged to apply for the M.Tech (Research) or Ph.D. program at NITK, so it can help if you plan further study.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage 1: Application screening
You email the filled application and fill the Google Form. NITK shortlists candidates and tells them by email. The notification does not say how it shortlists.
Stage 2: In-person test / technical interview
10 AM on 12.11.2026 (Thursday) at the Department of IT, NITK Surathkal. Marks, duration and topics are not given. The Google Form calls it a written test and technical interview.
Stage 3: Final selection
The selection committee decides, and its decision is final. The selected candidate must join immediately.
In short: you apply, get shortlisted by email, and then appear in person for one test and interview round. The notification gives no marks or syllabus.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Monthly Pay
Rs 28,000
HRA
20% of pay, which is Rs 5,600 (HRA is House Rent Allowance, the housing part of your pay)
Total Monthly Pay
Rs 33,600
Duration
3 years, matching the length of the research project
Other Benefits
Not specified in notification
In plain terms, you get Rs 33,600 a month for as long as the project runs, up to 3 years.
How to Apply
Download the notification and fill in the application form given in it. Write in capital letters and paste a passport-size photo.
Email your filled application form to the project lead, Dr. Sowmya Kamath S., at sowmyakamath@nitk.edu.in. Use the subject line “Application for Project Technical Staff – ICMR project”.
Do this before 10.11.2026, then watch your email. Shortlisted candidates are told by email.
If shortlisted, reach the Department of IT, NITK Surathkal at 10 AM on 12.11.2026.
Note: Sending only the email or only the Google Form is not enough. Both are compulsory.
Photograph too heavy to send?
The application form needs a passport-size photo. The notification gives no pixel or file-size limit. If your scan is too heavy to email, shrink it here first.
Degree, board or university, year and marks from 10th standard onwards. Candidates without a CGPA must also give their institute CGPA conversion rules.
Experience and project details
Job experience and academic or research projects, if any. Attach extra sheets if needed.
GATE or NET details
Score, rank, subject and year, only if you have qualified
Two referees
Name, post, organization, office address, phone and email of two referees
Note: The notification does not list documents to upload. This table follows the application form that comes with it.
Use the exact email subject “Application for Project Technical Staff – ICMR project”. A different subject may not be matched to this project.
Do not skip the Google Form. The notification says it is compulsory along with the email.
Fill the application form in capital letters, as the form itself asks.
If your degree gives marks and not a CGPA, add your institute rules for converting marks to CGPA.
Check your email often. Shortlisted candidates are told by email, and the test is only two days after the last date.
Plan your travel to Surathkal early. The test and interview is in person and starts at 10 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for NITK Project Technical Staff III?
The last date to send your application by email is 10.11.2026.
How many Project Technical Staff III posts are there?
There are 2 posts of Project Technical Staff III in the Department of Information Technology, NITK.
What qualification do I need?
You need a B.E., B.Tech., M.E. or M.Tech. in Computer Science, IT, AI or a related branch, with at least 6.5 out of 10 CGPA or 60% marks.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age is 35 years, but the notification does not say which date your age is counted on and lists no age relaxation.
What is the salary for this post?
You get Rs 33,600 a month, which is Rs 28,000 plus 20% HRA (House Rent Allowance, the housing part of your pay).
How do I apply?
Email your application to Dr. Sowmya Kamath S. at sowmyakamath@nitk.edu.in with the subject “Application for Project Technical Staff – ICMR project”, and also fill the Google Form given in the notification.
When and where is the test and interview?
It is held in person at 10 AM on 12.11.2026 (Thursday) at the Department of IT, NITK Surathkal.
How long does the job last?
The appointment is for 3 years and is “co-terminus” with the project, which means it ends when the project ends, and the project lead can end it earlier if your performance is not good.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
