| Board | National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) |
| State | Odisha |
| Qualification | M.Sc./M.Tech. in Earth Sciences/Geophysics/Geodesy/Physics or a related field with 60% marks or 6.50 CGPA in 10 points scale with GATE or NET of UGC/CSIR, or any other national level exam. Experience in Remote Sensing and SAR data analysis. Understanding of planetary geology/geophysics. Proficiency in programming (Python, MATLAB, or similar) for data analysis and modeling. |
| Salary | INR 37,000/- per month for Year 1 & 2, INR 42,000/- per month for Year 3 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 09 Jul 2026 (Closed) |
Find quick answers to common questions about the NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026.
Ans: There is 01 vacancy for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post in NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026.
Ans: The last date for submitting the application via email is 09 Jul 2026.
Ans: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026.
Ans: Candidates must have an M.Sc./M.Tech. in Earth Sciences/Geophysics/Geodesy/Physics or a related field with 60% marks or 6.50 CGPA, along with GATE or NET of UGC/CSIR, or any other national level exam.
Ans: The selection process involves shortlisting based on merit and need of the project, followed by an Online Interview.
Ans: The salary for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) is INR 37,000/- per month for Year 1 & 2, and INR 42,000/- per month for Year 3.
Ans: The upper age limit for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post is 28 years, with relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
Ans: Candidates need to send their complete application with bio-data and self-attested copies of documents via email to the official email address mentioned in the notification before the last date.
Ans: The official website for NIT Rourkela is https://www.nitrkl.ac.in.
Ans: Yes, age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/PWD/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates.