NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Notification – Apply Online

Vacancy Details: NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026

• Below is the detailed breakdown of the vacancies announced for the Junior Research Fellow post.

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

• Candidates must meet the following educational and age requirements to be eligible for this NIT Rourkela Vacancy 2026.

educational Qualification

• Engineering Graduates: B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (Engineering) in Metallurgy, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Ceramic, Chemical, Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Science Graduates: M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science.
• Minimum Marks: 65% marks or 7.0 CGPA in the preceding qualifying degree.
• GATE Qualification: B.E./B.Tech candidates must have a valid GATE score. M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (Engineering) candidates must have qualified GATE once. M.Sc (Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science) candidates must have a valid GATE score.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 28 years.
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female applicants. 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates.

Salary / Stipend Details

• The selected candidates will receive a consolidated stipend as per the following schedule:

How to Apply for NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026

• Interested candidates can apply via email. Follow these steps to submit your application for this Latest Government Job:
• Read the official notification carefully available at the link below.
• Prepare your application with a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
• Clearly mention the post applied for (Junior Research Fellow) in the subject line of the email.
• Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification.
• Ensure the email is sent before 24-06-2026.

📅 Important Dates

2. What is the salary for Junior Research Fellow at NIT Rourkela?

• The stipend is Rs. 37,000/- per month for the first two years and Rs. 42,000/- per month for the third year.

4. What is the age limit for NIT Rourkela JRF?

• The maximum age limit is 28 years, with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Female candidates as per government norms.

6. What is the selection process for this post?

• The selection will be based on an Online Interview scheduled for 01 July 2026.

Application and notification links supplied by the source

• Official Website: www.nitrkl.ac.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Download Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.