National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Notification 2026 has been released on the official website nitrkl.ac.in. A total of 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) vacancy has been announced through the NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026.
Candidates up to 28 years of age who have B.E./B.Tech with a valid GATE score, M.E./M.Tech in relevant branches, or M.Sc. in relevant disciplines with a valid NET certificate and a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA are eligible to apply for this Junior Research Fellow (JRF) vacancy. The application process for NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 is open via email, and the last date to submit the application is 31 July 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and check the application details through the direct links provided in this article.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | National Institute of Technology Rourkela |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| No of Posts | 1 |
| Advt No | NITR/SR/2026/Advt. - 26MN035/I/056 |
| Salary | Rs. 37000 - 42000 Per Month |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech with valid GATE or M.E./M.Tech in relevant branches, M.Sc. in relevant disciplines with valid NET certificate, Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA |
| Age Limit | Max: 28 years |
| Last Date | 31-07-2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Contractual |
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 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 (JRF) Job 2026 Notification PDF
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- B.E./B.Tech with a valid GATE score or M.E./M.Tech in Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Civil Engineering/Mining Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Biotechnology or any other related branch; OR M.Sc. in Environmental Science/Life Science/Chemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology or any other related discipline with a valid NET certificate from CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT/ICAR (LS/JRF).
- Candidates must have a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale.
- Final-year students/result-awaited candidates may also apply.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
- Age relaxation is relaxed up to 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female applicants and 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Rs. 37,000.00 per month (Year 1 & 2)
- Rs. 42,000.00 per month (Year 3)
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Date | 13 July 2026 |
| Last Date for submitting the Application | 31 July 2026 |
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- 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: 31-07-2026.
- 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 |
