The National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has officially announced the Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 with 1 opening. Candidates aged up to 35 years with the required qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering disciplines can apply. Eligible candidates with Ph.D., M.Tech., or B.E./B.Tech. qualifications meeting the prescribed marks and GATE requirements can submit their applications through email up to 21 August 2026. Direct links to download the notification and application details are shared below.
NIT Rourkela Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | National Institute of Technology Rourkela |
| Post Name | Research Fellow |
| No of Posts | 1 |
| Salary | Rs. 57,000/- per month (for Ph.D.) and Rs. 42,000/- per month (for M.Tech.) |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech levels OR B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering |
| Age Limit | Max: 35 years |
| Last Date | 21-08-2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Project-based |
NIT Rourkela 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 Research Fellow Job 2026 Notification PDF
NIT Rourkela Research Fellow Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 1 vacancy is available - 1 for Research Fellow.
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Research Fellow | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
NIT Rourkela Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Research Fellow:
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering disciplines.
- M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with 60% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA at both B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech levels.
- B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with 60% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA and GATE score and CGPA above 7.8/10 or marks above 65%.
- Experience in software development with programming languages such as Python, C++, C, Java.
NIT Rourkela Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- Age Relaxation: As per GoI norms for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Women candidates.
Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
NIT Rourkela Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Research Fellow (Senior): INR 57,000/- per month (Year 1)
- Research Fellow (Junior): INR 42,000/- per month (Year 3 & 4)
NIT Rourkela Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Application Submission | 21 August 2026 |
NIT Rourkela Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Shortlisting of candidates based on eligibility criteria.
- Interview (Online/Offline)
How to Apply for NIT Rourkela Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Candidates who wish to apply for NIT Rourkela Research Fellow 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: 21-08-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
NIT Rourkela Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |