NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts | Apply Online

National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela)
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Overview

NIT Rourkela is inviting online applications for 21 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions. Eligible candidates with a postgraduate degree in basic science or a graduate/postgraduate degree in a professional course and qualifying national eligibility exams can apply from 17-04-2026 to 19-05-2026 via the official website nitrkl.ac.in.

Total Vacancies

21

Age Limit

TBA - 38y

Age Details

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

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

Application Start

17/04/26

Application End

19/05/26

Date Details

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

Application Fees

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

How to Apply

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts | Apply Online"?

The "NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts | Apply Online" is conducted by the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela).

How many vacancies are there for "NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts | Apply Online"?

There are a total of 21 vacancies available for "NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts | Apply Online".

When do applications for "NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts | Apply Online" start?

Applications for "NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts | Apply Online" begin on 17/04/26.

What is the last date to apply for "NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts | Apply Online"?

The deadline to apply for "NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts | Apply Online" is 19/05/26.

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