NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts | Apply Online

Age Limit

• Maximum age limit: 38 years.
• Age relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female candidates; 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer).

Eligibility Details

• Essential: Postgraduate degree in basic science OR Graduate/Postgraduate degree in a Professional Course, selected through CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE, or other National Eligibility Examinations conducted by Central Government Departments.
• Desirable qualifications vary by project (as detailed in Annexure-I).

Important Dates (as listed in the notification)

• Notification Date: 17 April 2026
• Last date for submitting the application: 19 May 2026
• Intimation of scrutiny result by email: 25 May 2026
• Test / Interview (in-person at NIT Rourkela): 05 June 2026
• Intimation of selection by email: 18 June 2026
• Date of Joining: 29 June 2026
• Qualifying degree result submission deadline: 30 September 2026
• Project Closing Date: 19 May 2026

Application Fees

• No application fee is mentioned for any category in this recruitment.

How to Apply

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare an application with complete bio-data, including educational qualifications and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, passport-size photographs).
• 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 before the deadline (19-05-2026).
• Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on merit and project requirements
• Test and/or Interview

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: https://www.nitrkl.ac.in/docs/Career/ProjectFelow/2026/17042026181608203.pdf
• Official Website: https://www.nitrkl.ac.in/