The National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has published the Junior Research Fellow (PhD) Recruitment 2026 notification. The recruitment drive aims to fill 2 Junior Research Fellow (PhD) positions under a project-based appointment. Candidates with B.Tech/ B.E or M.E/ M.Tech qualifications and an upper age limit of 30 years (age relaxation applicable as per rules) are eligible to apply through Email via the official NIT Rourkela website. The application process is open until 06-Jul-2026, while the walk-in/interview is scheduled for 09-Jul-2026. Candidates can access the official notification and application details below.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (PhD) Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | National Institute of Technology Rourkela |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (PhD) |
| No of Posts | 2 |
| Salary | INR 37,000/- per month for Year 1 & 2, INR 42,000/- per month for Year 3 |
| Qualification | B.Tech/ B.E or M.E/ M.Tech |
| Age Limit | Upper age limit 30 years (relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female and 3 years for OBC) |
| Last Date | 06-Jul-2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 09-Jul-2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Project-based |
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the NIT Rourkela Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Download NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Job 2026 Notification PDF
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (PhD) | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Eligibility Criteria 2026
- First class in Matriculation and +2.
- B.Tech /B.E in CSE/ IT/ AI/ DS/Atmospheric Science/Oceanography/Remote Sensing with minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60% with valid GATE Score.
- M.E/ M.Tech in CSE/ IT/ AI/ DS/Atmospheric Science/Oceanography/Remote Sensing with minimum CGPA of 7.0 or 65% from a recognized Technical Institute/University.
- Desirable: Strong programming skills in Python or MATLAB. Prior hands-on experience or coursework in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Advanced Ensemble Learning techniques. Familiarity with handling high-dimensional environmental datasets, satellite remote sensing observations, and GIS tools (ArcGIS/ QGIS). Basic understanding of feature engineering methodologies like PCA, RFE, and Extra Trees Classifiers. Candidates with GATE qualification will be given priority.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Application Fee 2026
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Age Limit 2026
- Upper age limit: 30 years.
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ ST/ PWD/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Salary 2026
- Year 1 & 2: INR 37,000.00/- per month
- Year 3: INR 42,000.00/- per month
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for submitting the Application | 06 July 2026 |
| Online Interview | 09 July 2026 |
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow 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 (PhD) 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: 06-Jul-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |