National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) Junior Research Fellow Notification 2026 has been released on 20 May 2026 on the official website of NIT Rourkela. A total of 2 vacancies have been announced through the NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026.
Candidates with a maximum age limit of 32 years who possess M.Tech/M.E./M.S. (Research), B.Tech/B.E. with GATE, or M.Sc. (with GATE) in Computer Science, Information Technology, AI & ML, or related disciplines are eligible to apply for these Junior Research Fellow vacancies. The application process for NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 has started on 20 May 2026 and will remain open until 31 May 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and submit their applications through email using the direct links and instructions provided below in this article.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow |
| No of Posts | 2 |
| Salary | Rs. 37000 - 42000 Per Month |
| Qualification | M. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech. [R] / M.S. [R] (after B. Tech / B.E.) in CSE / IT / B.Tech (AI and ML), B. Tech / B.E, M. Sc. |
| Age Limit | Max: 32 years |
| Last Date | 31-05-2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Contractual |
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow 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 Job 2026 Notification PDF
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Vacancy 2026 Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
Eligibility Criteria
- M. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech. [R] / M.S. [R] (after B. Tech / B.E.) in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) / IT/B.tech (AI and ML) with GATE score and 60% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA at both B.E. / B. Tech and M.E. / M. Tech levels.
- B. Tech / B.E. in CSE with GATE score in CS/IT/AI & DS and CGPA above 7.0 / 10 or marks above 65%.
- M. Sc. (with GATE) in Computer Science / Information Technology.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 32 years
- Age Relaxation: Relaxed up to 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female; 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer).
Salary / Stipend
- INR 37,000.00 /- per month for Year 1 & 2
- INR 42,000.00 /- per month for Year 3
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Submitting Application | 31 May 2026 |
| Walk-in (offline) Interview | 05 June 2026 |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on merit and project need
- Walk-in (offline) Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for NIT Rourkela Junior 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: 31-05-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
