NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra), Haryana, has invited applications for the post of Visiting Faculty under Advt No. Advt. No. 34/2026. Applications go by email to [email protected] and must be sent by 16 November 2026.

The post is for Kurukshetra. Qualification required: Post-graduation in Basic Sciences/Engineering with 60% aggregate marks. The pay is Rs. 37,000 p.m. + HRA. Selection is by written test and interview in Physical Mode at NIT Kurukshetra. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 16 November 2026
• Vacancies: 1
• How to apply: By email to [email protected]
• Pay: Rs. 37,000 p.m. + HRA
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Maximum 32 years (as on 16 November 2026)
• Place: Kurukshetra

NIT Kurukshetra Visiting Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Overview

NIT Kurukshetra Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. Advt. No. 34/2026 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download NIT Kurukshetra notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Post-graduation in Basic Sciences/Engineering with 60% aggregate marks/Average (CGPA) 6.5 on a 10-point scale for GEN, and marks will be relaxed by 5% or by a CGPA of 0.5 (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PwD candidates from a UGC recognized University/Institute/Autonomous bodies.
• Age limit: Maximum 32 years (as on 16 November 2026)

Other conditions:

• The selected candidate will be encouraged to join and complete Ph.D. degree at NIT Kurukshetra.

Desirable:

• CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE/GPAT qualification

Who Cannot Apply for NIT Kurukshetra Recruitment 2026

• Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will be rejected.

NIT Kurukshetra Visiting Faculty Job Description

• Implement the research project titled "Mid-IR Light Generation in Nonlinear Materials using Four-Wave-Mixing" at the spoke institution, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra in collaboration with the hub institution, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore (M.P.).
• Participate in research under Theme 1: Advanced Materials (part of the SAKSHAM project comprising three themes: Theme 1: Advanced Materials; Theme 2: Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology; and Theme 3: Health and Medical Technologies).
• Work at the Spoke and Hub institutions as workplace may vary from time to time as per project requirements.

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Initial appointment is up to 30 June 2027, to be continued till September 2029 or co-terminus with the duration of the project based on the performance of the candidate (semester wise).

Application Fee

The notification does not mention any application fee.

Important Dates

How Will NIT Kurukshetra Select Candidates?

• Written test
• Interview in Physical Mode at NIT Kurukshetra
• Selection process consists of a written test and an interview in Physical Mode at NIT Kurukshetra.
• Candidates who have qualified GATE/NET or any other national level examination are exempted from the written examination.

NIT Kurukshetra Exam Pattern 2026

• The syllabus for written examination in the respective disciplines is as per their GATE/NET curriculum.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview/written test.

Documents to Enclose

• Application form
• Copy of all academic documents

How to Apply for NIT Kurukshetra Recruitment 2026 by Email

1. Submit an application in prescribed format attached with the advertisement.
2. Attach copy of all academic documents.
3. Make a single PDF (soft) copy of all documents and form.
4. Email the soft copy to the lead Co-PI at email ID: [email protected].
5. Email it on or before 16 November 2026.

Other Points to Note

• Applicants in the final year of their Master’s programme who have submitted their dissertation/thesis but do not have their final-semester results may apply and must submit results by 31 December 2026.

NIT Kurukshetra Visiting Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, Advertisement No. Advt. No. 34/2026, dated 19 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.