NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Research Posts
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has released official recruitment notifications for project-based temporary positions, including Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and other allied roles under various sponsored research projects (such as ANRF-PAIR projects).
Eligible and interested candidates with appropriate engineering, technology, or science backgrounds can apply online by sending their application packages via email to the designated institutional address.
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Organization Name | National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela |
| Post Names | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate |
| Total Vacancies | Varying by project notifications (typically multiple project-specific openings) |
| Job Type | Temporary / Contractual (Project-based, co-terminus with project completion) |
| Job Location | Rourkela, Odisha |
| Mode of Application | Online (By Email as a single PDF) |
| Official Website | nitrkl.ac.in |
💰 Fellowship & Salary Details
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF):
- Years 1 & 2: ₹37,000/- per month + HRA (if applicable)
- Year 3 onwards: ₹42,000/- per month + HRA (if applicable)
- (Note: Selected candidates for JRF positions may also be required/given the opportunity to register for the Ph.D. programme at NIT Rourkela as per project guidelines).
🎓 Educational Qualifications & Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualifications:
- B.E. / B.Tech or M.E. / M.Tech / M.S. (Research) / M.Sc. in relevant specialized branches (such as Ceramic Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Computer Science) with a minimum CGPA or percentage (typically 6.5 CGPA or 60%-65% marks) from a recognized University/Institute.
- National Eligibility Test: Candidates must possess a valid GATE score or qualification in national-level tests like CSIR-UGC NET.
⏰ Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: Generally Below 30 years as on the last date of application (age relaxations applicable for SC, ST, PwD, Female, and OBC candidates as per institutional/government norms).
📝 Selection Procedure
- Application Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on academic merit, qualifications, and the specific requirements of the research project.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be notified to attend an Online / Hybrid Interview on specified dates. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
💻 How to Apply Online
- Visit the official NIT Rourkela website at nitrkl.ac.in and navigate to the SRICCE / Career / Notices section to view active project advertisements.
- Download the prescribed application form corresponding to the advertised project.
- Fill out the application form completely and compile all supporting academic certificates, mark sheets, and experience proofs into a single PDF file.
- Send the single PDF file via email to the designated project investigator email address (e.g.,
pair@nitrkl.ac.in). - Ensure that the Advertisement Number of the specific project is clearly stated in the subject line of your email. (No hard copies need to be sent by post).
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