NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

One Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post is open in the Mechanical Engineering department project "Development and Optimization of Ultrasonic Assisted Stir Cast Rare Earth-Modified Magnesium Alloy Hybrid Composites for Aerospace and Automotive Applications", sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the ANRF PAIR Program. The fellowship is Rs. 37,000/- p.m. + HRA (as per norms), with an initial appointment up to 30 June 2027. Candidates need a post-graduation in Mechanical/Production Engineering/Technology, or a full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology with higher marks. Applications go by email to the lead Co-PI, Dr. Lalit Thakur, at [email protected] by 20.11.2026, 11:59 PM.

NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About the ANRF PAIR SAKSHAM Project

The project "SAKSHAM- Scientific Advancements in Knowledge for Sustainability, Healthcare, and Materials" runs under the ANRF PAIR Program, with NIT Kurukshetra as the spoke and IIT Indore as the hub. It has three themes: Advanced Materials; Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology; and Health and Medical Technologies. The current vacancy is in the Advanced Materials theme, implemented at NIT Kurukshetra in collaboration with IIT Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore (M.P.).

Who Can Apply

The notice gives two alternative qualifications for the JRF post:

• Post-graduation in Mechanical/Production Engineering/Technology with 60% aggregate marks or Average (CGPA) 6.5 on a 10-point scale for GEN, from a UGC recognized University/Institute/Autonomous body. Marks are relaxed by 5%, or CGPA by 0.5 (10-point scale), for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
• OR a full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or 8.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale or equivalent.

Applicants in the final year of their Master's programme who have submitted their dissertation/thesis but do not have final-semester results by the application deadline may apply. They must submit the results by 30 November 2026; otherwise any JRF offer made to them will be cancelled.

Desirable qualification: CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE. The notice says the listed qualifications are minimum requirements and do not guarantee an invitation to the written test and/or interview.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 32 years as on the last date of application. The notice prints no age relaxation and no minimum age.

Pay and Tenure

The fellowship is Rs. 37,000/- p.m. + HRA (as per norms). The initial appointment is up to 30 June 2027 and may be continued till September 2029 or co-terminus with the project, based on the candidate's performance (semester wise).

The selected candidate will be encouraged to join and complete a PhD at NIT Kurukshetra as per its rules and regulations, and will have the opportunity to work under the supervision of a faculty member at IIT Indore.

How to Apply for NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Candidates submit the application in the prescribed format, along with a detailed CV and self-attested photocopies of documents, to the lead Co-PI email ID, [email protected]. The same address is given for any query or difficulty related to the application. The notice does not attach the prescribed format.

Documents named in the notice:

• Application in the prescribed format
• Detailed CV
• Self-attested photocopies of documents (marksheets, category, achievements, experience, etc.)

Candidates must give a valid email ID and contact number in the application, because shortlisted candidates are informed by email.

Selection and Interview

The selection process consists of a written test and an interview in physical mode at NIT Kurukshetra. Only shortlisted candidates are informed of the written examination and/or interview schedule by email. The syllabus for the written examination in the respective disciplines is as per their GATE/NET curriculum. Candidates who have qualified GATE/NET or any other national-level examination are exempted from the written examination. The notice does not give a test or interview date.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will be rejected.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview or written test.
• The applicant is responsible for the authenticity of the information and documents submitted.
• The institute reserves the right to cancel the recruitment without assigning any reason.
• The workplace may vary from time to time as per project requirements (spoke and hub institutions).

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