Overview for VSSUT JRF and Project Associate Recruitment 2025
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, located in Sambalpur district of Odisha, has released an official notification for the recruitment of Junior Research Fellow and Project Associate positions under the ANRF PAIR Scheme. The recruitment is being conducted through a walk-in offline interview process

Important Dates
| Schedule | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 04 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 05 January 2026 |
| Date of Walk-in Interview | 08 January 2026 |
| Time of Walk-in Interview | 09:00 AM |
Category wise vacancy
The port authority has kept the vacancy list short and focused
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Project Associate | 04 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 26 |
Project Associate (PA)
| Department | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 07 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 02 |
| Civil Engineering | 01 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 01 |
| Electrical Engineering | 02 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 02 |
| Production Engineering | 01 |
| Chemistry | 05 |
| Physics | 04 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 01 |
| Total PA Posts | 26 |
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
| Department | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 01 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 01 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 01 |
| Civil Engineering | 01 |
| Total JRF Posts | 04 |
Application Fees
The candidates need not to pay any application fees
Salary –
Project Associate (PA)
| Post | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Project Associate | Rs. 30,000 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | First two year Rs. 37,000 and then next three years salary will be Rs. 42,000 |
Educational Qualification Details
Project Associate:
- B.Tech / B.E, M.Tech / M.E, M.Sc, MCA, Integrated M.Sc
Junior Research Fellow (JRF):
Candidates must have Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in Professional Courses.
Age Limit
As per project
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be done purely based on Walk-in Offline Interview. There is no mention of any written examination, online test, or screening process in the notification.
Important points related to selection:
- Candidates must appear in person
- Selection is based on interview performance and document verification
- No travel allowance (TA/DA) will be paid for attending the interview
- Final selection may also require future enrollment into the PhD Programme at VSSUT, as mentioned in the note
Important Documents
You must enclose self-attested copies of the following documents with your application form. If you send the application without these, it will not be considered.
- Proof of Age/Date of Birth: (Usually a matriculation certificate or birth certificate).
- Educational Qualification Certificates: Proof of your competency and degrees.
- Experience Certificates: Documents proving your sea time and rank.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): If you are currently employed in the Government Sector (including Major Ports), you must send the application through the proper channel or produce an NOC at the time of the interview
How to Apply
The application process is simple and clearly defined. Candidates have to follow two steps.
Step 1: Email Application Submission
Candidates must send the following to the official email:
- A single PDF file
- The PDF must contain:
- Completely filled application form
- All supporting documents
- Mark sheets
- Certificates
- Research publications (if any)
Application Email ID: anrfpair@vssut.ac.in
The Advertisement Number must be mentioned in the subject line of the email.
Last date for email submission: 05 January 2026
Step 2: Attend Walk-in Interview
Candidates must bring
- Research publications, if applicable
- Hard copy of the filled and signed application form
- Original supporting documents
- Mark sheets and certificates

Important Links
| Apply Online Start Date | 4th December 2025 | |||||
| Apply Online Close Date | 5th January 2026 | |||||
| DOWNLOAD NOTIFICATION | CLICK HERE / Application Form / Click Here 2 | |||||
| Official Website | Click Here | |||||
FAQ for Paradip Port Authority Recruitment 2025
What are the posts offered in VSSUT Recruitment 2025?
The posts offered are Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Project Associate (PA).
How many total vacancies are available?
There are 04 JRF posts and 26 PA posts, making a total of 30 vacancies.
What is the date of the walk-in interview?
The interview will be conducted on 08 January 2026 at 9:00 AM
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