NIT Warangal JRF Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

NIT Warangal Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Announced

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal has released a recruitment notice for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This is a research-oriented role under a sponsored project. Interested candidates who meet the specified qualifications can apply.

Job Highlights

Organization: National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal)

Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Project Title: Development of Lightweight Polycrystalline Ti–Al–Cr Shape Memory Alloys: Effects of Alloying and Grain Size

Sponsoring Agency: ASM-SMST

Number of Vacancies: One

Duration: Maximum 2 years or till completion of project tenure, whichever is earlier.

Location: Telangana

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of One (01) vacancy is available for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at NIT Warangal.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the educational qualifications and age limit as specified in the notification.

Candidates should possess one of the following qualifications:

• B.Tech./B.E. in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Materials Engineering; OR
• M.E./M.Tech. in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or relevant specialization.

For the above qualifications, candidates must have a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA at both UG and PG levels for General/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS categories, and a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD categories. GATE score is not mandatory.

• B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering / Mechanical Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10 or 70% for General/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL, and a minimum CGPA of 7.0/10 or 65% for SC/ST/PwD. GATE score is not mandatory.


• M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science/Electronics/Nanoscience and Nanotechnology with M.Tech. in Materials Science/ Metallurgy/ Nanoscience and Nanotechnology/Ceramic Engineering/Surface Engineering.

For this qualification, candidates need a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA at both UG and PG levels for General/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL categories, and a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD categories. GATE score is not mandatory.

• M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science/Polymer/Electronics/Nanoscience and Nanotechnology/Ceramic Engineering/Surface Engineering and relevant area.

For this qualification, candidates need a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA at both UG and PG levels (wherever applicable) for General/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL categories, and a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD categories. GATE score is not mandatory.

Desirable Qualification: Preference will be given to candidates qualified in GATE/UGC/CSIR/INSPIRE/NET or any other relevant national-level examination, with prior experience in alloy casting and deformation processing (e.g., rolling/extrusion), and knowledge of characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, and XRD.

Age Limit

The age limit for applicants is as follows, as on the commencement date of the notification:

• General/GEN-EWS: 30 years
• OBC-NCL: 33 years
• SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates: 35 years

Salary / Emoluments

The selected candidate will receive a monthly emolument as follows:

• ₹37,000/- per month for the first 2 years
• ₹42,000/- per month for the third year

HRA will be provided as per Government rules applicable to NIT Warangal. Selected candidates are also eligible for on-campus hostel and mess facilities, subject to availability.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, which may be conducted online or offline.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

Interested candidates need to complete the application form and submit it through the provided Google Form. Along with the application, candidates must upload their Bio-data/CV and scanned copies of certificates in a single PDF file.

The submission mode is through a Google Form and email.

Documents Required

Candidates are required to submit scanned copies of the following along with their application:

• Bio-data/CV
• Certificates (educational qualifications, etc.)

All documents should be in a single PDF file.

Important Instructions

• The position is purely temporary.
• The selected candidate is eligible to register for Ph.D. at NIT Warangal as per Institute rules, provided they apply for a Ph.D. position when advertisements are open.
• The job nature involves procurement of consumables, vacuum arc melting of alloys, specimen preparation, conducting mechanical tests, sample preparation for microstructural characterization, documentation and analysis of experimental results, preparation of technical reports, writing research articles, and travelling within India as required.

Important Links

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the JRF position at NIT Warangal?
A1: The last date to submit applications is 28 September 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

Q2: What is the monthly salary for the Junior Research Fellow?
A2: The salary is ₹37,000/- per month for the first 2 years and ₹42,000/- per month for the third year.

Q3: Is a GATE score mandatory for this JRF recruitment?
A3: No, a GATE score is not mandatory for this recruitment.

Q4: How will candidates be selected for the JRF post?
A4: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online or offline interview.

Q5: What is the maximum age limit for General category candidates?
A5: The maximum age limit for General/GEN-EWS candidates is 30 years.