The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal is inviting applications for the position of Project Assistant in Mechanical Design. This opportunity is part of a cutting-edge research project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The project focuses on developing an Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) platform for robot-assisted rehabilitation, integrating advanced technologies in embedded hardware, physiological signal acquisition, and real-time control.
Description
The selected Project Assistant will work on a multidisciplinary project aimed at creating a modular, cloud-enabled IoMT platform. This platform will integrate rehabilitation and assistive devices with real-time physiological data acquisition, intelligent control, and a secure web-based interface for clinicians, therapists, and patients. The project builds upon an existing functional Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (KAFO) prototype developed for children with Cerebral Palsy and extends its capabilities through a connected digital platform.
Position
- Project Assistant
Eligibility
Candidates must have a B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics, or allied disciplines with a minimum of 60% aggregate percentage or 6.5/10 GPA. There is an age limit of 28 years, with relaxations as per Government of India norms for reserved categories. Desired skills include proficiency in mechanical design, finite element methods, CAD software like CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and simulation tools such as ANSYS. Experience in rehabilitation engineering, assistive devices, or biomedical instrumentation is advantageous.
Minimum Monthly Remuneration
- INR 27,000 per month (consolidated) plus HRA as per norms.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should fill out the application form available in the advertisement document and submit it along with scanned copies of required documents in a compressed file named yourFirstname_Lastname_PA.zip. Additionally, candidates must fill out a Google form with basic details by 13th August 2026. Suitable candidates will be contacted for a written test or interview, and no TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. You are required to fill-up the basic details through a google form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7YxGzghEO9W9iAsCMzVjMUbYF7FjFPYW_826AEcD z3Jwbjw/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Important Date
The deadline for application submission is 13th August 2026.
Job Location
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Srinivasnagar – 575 025, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
For Additional Information
For more details, refer to the official notification available on the NITK website or contact Dr. Krishnan C. M. C., the Principal Investigator, via email at cmckrishnan@nitk.edu.in or phone at 9535647422.
This is a prestigious opportunity to work on a government-funded project at NITK Surathkal, offering a chance to contribute to innovative research in the field of IoMT and rehabilitation engineering. The project involves collaboration with IIT Goa and Kasturba Medical College, providing a rich environment for professional growth and learning.
- Government Job Opportunity at NITK Surathkal
- Monthly Salary INR 27,000 + HRA
- Work on IoMT and Rehabilitation Engineering
🔖 Post Expires on 13th August 2026