National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Notification 2026 has been released on the official website of NIT Rourkela. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced through the NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026.
Candidates up to 28 years of age who have M.Sc./M.Tech in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, Computer Science or related fields with 60% marks and valid GATE/NET qualification are eligible to apply for these Junior Research Fellow (JRF) vacancies. The application process for NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 has started and will remain open until 08 April 2026, followed by an online interview on 10 April 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply via email through the direct links provided below in this article.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| No of Posts | 1 |
| Advt No | NITR/SR/2025/Advt.-25ER067/L/127 |
| Salary | INR 37,000.00/- per month (Year 1 & 2), INR 42,000.00/- per month (Year 3) |
| Qualification | M.Sc./M.Tech. in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, computer science or related subjects with 60% marks or 6.50 CGPA in 10 point scale with GATE or NET of UGC / CSIR, or any national level exam. Final year students/Result awaited student may also apply. Valid GATE score or NET certificate of CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT/ICAR (LS/JRF). |
| Age Limit | Upper age limit 28 years (Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female and 3 years for OBC) |
| Last Date | 08-04-2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 10-04-2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Project-based |
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Job 2026 Notification PDF
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Eligibility Criteria 2026
- M.Sc./M.Tech. in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, computer science or related subjects with 60% marks or 6.50 CGPA in 10 point scale with GATE or NET of UGC / CSIR, or any national level exam. Final year students/Result awaited student may also apply. Valid GATE score or NET certificate of CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT/ICAR (LS/JRF).
- Experience: M.Sc./M.Tech. in Atmospheric Science/Atmosphere and Ocean Science/Meteorology/Oceanography/Climate Science/Equivalent. The candidate must have knowledge in data analysis using either MATLAB or python and Deep learning methods.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Application Fee 2026
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Age Limit 2026
- Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/PWD/Female: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Salary 2026
- Year 1 & 2: INR 37,000.00/- per month
- Year 3: INR 42,000.00/- per month
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for submitting the Application | 08 April 2026 |
| Online Interview | 10 April 2026 |
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Selection Process 2026
- Shortlisting based on merit and need of the project
- Online interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 08-04-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
