SMVD University Walk-in Interview 2026 For JRF And Project Associate Posts

AhmadJunaidJobsFebruary 24, 2026361 Views

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra has released a walk-in interview notice for a project position under an ANRF funded research project. Applications are invited from Indian nationals only for engagement on a temporary basis.

The recruitment is for one position of Junior Research Fellow or Project Associate-I under the PAIR programme. Details related to eligibility, salary, interview date, and selection process are given below. Candidates are advised to read all details carefully before appearing for the interview.

Overview of SMVD University Project Recruitment 2026

Organisation	Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Project ID	RP-157
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I
No. of Posts	01
Category	University Project
Type	Temporary (Project Based)
Job Location	SMVDU Campus, Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
Application Mode	Walk-in Interview
Selection Process	Interview

All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about interview date, eligibility, salary, and application procedure.

Important Dates

Below is the table for the important dates.

Notification Date	20 February 2026
Date of Interview	16 March 2026
Reporting Time	10:00 AM

Vacancy Details of SMVD University Recruitment 2026

Post Name	No. of Posts
Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I	01

Eligibility Criteria of SMVD University Project Vacancies

Post Name	Educational Qualification	Age Limit
Junior Research Fellow	Bachelor’s degree with first division in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical, Materials Science, Production, Design, Manufacturing, or Metallurgy and GATE qualification	As per ANRF guidelines
Project Associate-I	Bachelor’s degree with first division in relevant Engineering or Technology discipline. GATE not mandatory	As per ANRF guidelines

Desirable qualifications include post-graduation, proficiency in design software, 3D printing and design, and experimental tribology.

Salary Details

Post	Monthly Emoluments
Junior Research Fellow	₹37,000 plus HRA as per norms
Project Associate-I	₹30,000 plus HRA as per norms

Interview Venue and Reporting Details

Interview Venue	B-Block, SMVDU Campus
Reporting Time	10:00 AM

Application Procedure

Candidates must appear in person for the interview and bring the following documents:

Proof of identity, preferably Aadhaar card
All original certificates for verification
Two self-attested photocopies of identity, educational qualifications, experience, and age proof
Prefilled Summary Sheet (Annexure-A)
Two passport size photographs
Three copies of resume

No TA or DA will be provided for attending the interview.

General Instructions

The engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. Selected candidates will not have any claim for regular appointment in the university. The university reserves the right to terminate the engagement at any time in case of unsatisfactory performance. Shortlisting may be done if a large number of candidates appear.