NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 21 Posts

NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 brings a fantastic opportunity for researchers and postgraduates looking to work on innovative, sustainable technology projects. The National Institute of Technology Rourkela has released an official notification for the recruitment of 21 Junior Research Fellows (JRF) on a temporary, contractual basis. Candidates with a valid GATE/NET score and relevant engineering or science degrees can apply before May 19, 2026. For more details, you can always visit nitrkl.ac.in.

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NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 Overview

Feature	Details
Organization	National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate
Advertisement No.	NITR/SR/2026 / Advt.-25CR047 /L/012
Total Vacancies	21 Posts
Job Location	Rourkela, Odisha
Official Website	www.nitrkl.ac.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	17-Apr-2026
Application Start Date	17-Apr-2026
Last Date For Registration	19-May-2026 (Tuesday)
Intimation of Scrutiny Result	25-May-2026 (Monday)
Exam/Interview Date	05-Jun-2026 (Friday) at 09:00 AM
Date of Joining	By 29-Jun-2026 (Monday)

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS	Not specified in the notification
SC / ST / PH	Not specified in the notification
Payment Mode	N/A

Age Limit Details

Criteria	Age Limit
Minimum Age	Not specified
Maximum Age	30 Years
Age Relaxation	5 years for SC/ST/PWD and Female applicants; 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer)

NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Advertisement No.	Total Posts
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / PA	NITR/SR/2026 / Advt.-25CR047 /L/012	21 No(s)

NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details

Education Level	Qualification Requirement
Essential Qualification	Post Graduate degree in basic science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course.
Exam Requirement	Must have qualified National Eligibility Tests like CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or similar Central Govt. exams.
Specific Degrees	Varies by project (e.g., B.Tech/M.Tech in CS, IT, Electronics, Electrical, Civil, Biotechnology, or M.Sc in Physics/Chemistry/Geology).

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Category	Vacancy Count
All Categories	Vacancies are not divided by caste category in the notification. Total: 21.

State-Wise Vacancy Details

State	Eligibility
All India	Open to all Indian citizens meeting the educational criteria. This is a central institute job located in Odisha.

Important Documents Required

Document Type	Description
Educational Certificates	Mark-sheets and certificates indicating percentage of marks/division.
Work Experience	Work experience certificate, if any.
Research Output	Published research papers, if any.
Application Form	Completely filled and signed application soft copy.

Syllabus Overview

Subject / Topic	Details
Syllabus	No written exam syllabus is provided. Selection is based on academic merit, research experience, and interview performance.

Exam Pattern

Stage	Details
Shortlisting	Candidates are shortlisted based on merit, project needs, and potentially higher criteria set by NIT Rourkela.
Interview Mode	In-person at NIT Rourkela or Online (as informed to shortlisted candidates).

Selection Process

Step	Process Description
Phase 1	Scrutiny of applications and shortlisting based on minimum/higher qualifications.
Phase 2	Communication of scrutiny results via email by 25-May-2026.
Phase 3	Personal Interview (Scheduled for 05-Jun-2026).

Salary Details

Year	Monthly Emoluments
Year 1 & 2	INR 37,000 per month
Year 3 to 5	INR 42,000 per month
Allowances	HRA as applicable (if shared accommodation in the hostel is not used/provided).

How to Apply

Step	Action to Take
Step 1	Visit the official website www.nitrkl.ac.in and go to Homepage > FACULTY & STAFF > SRICCE > Career > Notices to find the application link.
Step 2	Download and properly fill out the application form.
Step 3	Gather your mark-sheets, certificates, research papers, and experience certificates.
Step 4	Combine the filled application and all documents into a single PDF file.
Step 5	Write the specific “Advertisement No.” in the subject line of your email.
Step 6	Email the single PDF to the respective Principal Investigator’s (PI) email ID mentioned for the specific project you are applying for.
Step 7	Ensure you send it before 19-May-2026; no hard copies are required to be mailed to the institute.

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