The walk-in interview for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela is on 10 December 2026, with reporting at 10:00 AM at the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Sector 1, Rourkela, Sundergarh Dist., Odisha 769 008. The post is on an ISRO-funded project and pays Rs. 37,000 in Year 1 and 2 and Rs. 42,000 in Year 3. The application form is to be submitted before the last date, 28 November 2026.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Date | 10 December 2026 |
| Reporting or Registration Time | 10:00 AM |
| Venue | Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Sector 1, Rourkela, Sundergarh Dist., Odisha 769 008 |
| Last date for submitting the application | 28 November 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 26ER027 |
| Posts | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Vacancies | 1 (One) |
| Pay | Rs. 37,000 (Year 1 and 2); Rs. 42,000 (Year 3) |
| Who Can Attend | Candidates with the MSc / MSc (Tech) / MTech qualification listed below |
The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.
About NIT Rourkela
The National Institute of Technology Rourkela is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, located at Sector 1, Rourkela, Sundergarh Dist., Odisha. This notice comes from its Sponsored Research, Industrial Consultancy and Continuing Education section. The post is under the sponsored project "Unveiling contributions of thermal tides, planetary waves, and cloud characteristics in governing the Venusian atmospheric super-rotation through satellite observations and numerical modelling", funded by ISRO, with Prof. Jagabandhu Panda as Principal Investigator.
Posts and Eligibility
The notice invites candidates who fulfil its criteria to submit the application form before the last date. Engagement is purely on a temporary / contractual basis and co-terminus with the completion of the project.
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 | MSc / MSc (Tech) / MTech in Physics / Applied Physics / Engineering Physics / Space Science and Technology / Astrophysics / Radio Sciences / Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Mathematics and Computing / Geoinformatics / Atmospheric Sciences / equivalent degrees | Year 1 and 2: Rs. 37,000; Year 3: Rs. 42,000 |
Other essential conditions: throughout first class / division starting from class 10, and qualified in national level exams (e.g., GATE, NET, JAM). The HRA column in the pay table of the notice shows NA.
Desirable experience, software and skills
- Acquainted with computing environments (WINDOWS / LINUX / UNIX), programming skills in Python / MATLAB / C / C++, and knowledge in using Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge in Remote Sensing and GIS / Large data handling / Numerical modeling.
Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Job Description
- Analysing thermal tides, cloud characteristics, planetary waves, etc., and their contributions to Venusian super-rotation using satellite observations, a numerical model, and other relevant methodologies.
- The research work done in this project will contribute to the upcoming Venus mission of ISRO.
Important Instructions
- Engagement is purely on a temporary / contractual basis and co-terminus with the completion of the project.
- The interview mode is printed as "Walk-in (offline)".
- Candidates are advised to go through the advertisement details carefully before applying.
- Contact numbers printed in the notice: 7853851960 and 7381042910.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Form to be submitted before 28 November 2026 |
| Official Notification PDF | Advertisement 26ER027 |
| NIT Rourkela Official Website | Official website |
