National Institute of Technology, Sikkim

(An Institute of National Importance)

Project Faculty (Visiting), Project Associate & Project Assistant under SMDP
C2SD and full time research scholar under Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme in
Microelectronics and VLSI design, and IT, Sponsored by DeitY, Govt. of India

Session: 2015-16
NIT Sikkim invites applications from eligible brilliant candidates for Project Faculty
(Visiting), Project Associate & Project Assistant under SMDP C2SD and full time
research scholar under Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme in Microelectronics and VLSI
design and IT, sponsored by Department of Electronics and Information Technology,
Govt. of India and under Institute Scholarship scheme. This is a special scheme with the
following features:

Details about the positions:

Consolidated
Sl. Salary/Fello
Post Qualification Duration
No. wship per
month
PhD in Electronics (at least thesis
submitted) with 6.5 CGPA (or 60 %
One Year
marks) in B. Tech/M.Sc (Electronics)
and M. Tech.
Project May be
Or
Faculty extended
M. Tech candidates otherwise brilliant, Rs. 40,000 -
1. (Visiting) subjected
from distinguish institutes with at least 3 45,000
No. of Post: to
years of experience in teaching/research
01 performan
also may be considered.
ce.
Specialisation/Experience:
(VLSI/Embedded system /
Nanotechnology or equivalent),
Project
M. Tech (VLSI/Embedded system /
Associate
Nanotechnology or equivalent), with 6.5 Rs. 28,000 -
2. No. of Post: Do
CGPA (or 60 % marks) in B. Tech/ 30,000
01*
M.Sc (Electronics) and M. Tech
Diploma in Electronics after 12th class/
Project
B.Sc (Electronics)/ with at least one
Assistant
3. year experience. Rs. 18,000
No. of Post: Do
Or 20,000
01
B. Tech/ M. Sc (Electronics) will be
given preference.
 Rs. 31,500/-
for first two
years and Rs.
4(a) B. Tech/M. Sc (Electronic Sc), M.
35,000/- for
Tech (VLSI/Embedded system /
subsequent
Nanotechnology or equivalent), with 6.5
3 years years
Research CGPA (or 60 % marks) in B. Tech/
May be + HRA up to
Scholar M.Sc and M. Tech.
extended 10 % of
4(a) No. of Post:
subjected scholarship
01 Candidates with GATE qualified with
to amount +
** M.E./M.Tech will be preferred.
performan Annual
ce Contingency
Field of research: Microelectronics and
+ Support for
VLSI design
attaining
quality
conference as
per guideline.

4(b) B. Tech/M. Sc (Computer Science),

M. Tech (Computer Science and
Research
Engineering), with 6.5 CGPA (or 60 %
Scholar
marks) in B. Tech/ M.Sc and M. Tech.
No. of Post:
4(b)
01
Candidates with GATE qualified with
**
M.E./M.Tech will be preferred.

Field of research: Multimedia

teaching-learning content optimisation
M. Tech in CSE, ECE, EEE, ME, CE,
and Biotechnology, with 6.5 CGPA (or
3 years
60 % marks) in B. Tech/ M.Sc and M.
Research May be
Tech and with strong computing
Scholar extended
background.
No. of Post: subjected
5. Rs. 28,000/-
01 to
Candidates with GATE qualified with
** performan
M.E./M.Tech will be preferred.
ce
Field of research: High Performance
Computing #

*Project Associate will be allowed to be enrolled part time PhD at NIT Sikkim without
disturbing his/her engagement in the project.

**Leading to PhD degree. They will also have to be involved in teaching and administrative
load.
# Institute has a state-of-the art High Performance Computer (HPC)/Super Computer.
The admission calendar, fee structures, academic regulations will be as per regular PhD
admission norms of the Institute. For details of PhD regulations of NIT Sikkim, please
visit www.nitsikkim.ac.in.

How to apply?

Eligible and/or shortlisted applicants seeking admission under this scheme will be required to
appear in a Written Test and/or Interview. Candidates are advised to send scanned copies
of signed applications, on prescribed forms must be sent via email. All relevant certificates
and mark sheets along with scanned copy of DD of Rs 500/-. (Rs. 300/- for SC/ST
candidates) in favour of Director, NIT Sikkim, payable at SBI Ravangla Code- 007218
latest by 5th April, 2016 to the email address firca.nitsikkim@gmail.com. The candidate must
mention specifically for which project(s) he/she is applying. Following the project applied for
as first priority, the candidate will need to pay Rs.300/- (Rs.100 for SC/ST candidates), by
DD, for each of the project(s) applied in order of priority (see application form point 1).

Hard copy application must reach the following address latest by 10th April, 2016.

Dr. Sanjay kr. Jana

Assistant Dean (R&C)
National Institute of Technology Sikkim
Barfung, Ravangla, South Sikkim, Sikkim 737139, India

Candidates are required to bring their original testimonials (e.g. certificates and mark sheets)
at the time of written test/interview for verification.

Venue and time of written test and/or Interview will be intimated to the shortlisted
candidates by email.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
The complete application must be accompanied by the following self attested documents:

i) Photocopy of marksheets/Grade cards of secondary, higher secondary board and other

university examinations.
ii) Photocopy of GATE/NET Score card.
iii) Photocopy of proof of date of birth.
iv) Photocopy of proper community certificate (SC/ST/OBC) from a competent authority (not
below the rank of a Tahsildar), if applicable.
v) OBC candidates, certificate (creamy layer), must be issued on or after 1st April, 2014.

The decision of the selection committee will be final in the admission/joining process.

Contact: Assistant Dean Research and Consultancy, NIT Sikkim,

firca.nitsikkim@gmail.com