NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post at NIT Rourkela?
Ans: There is 01 vacancy available for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the application via email is 14 Jul 2026.
Q3. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
Ans: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for this recruitment.
Q4. What are the educational qualifications required for the JRF post?
Ans: Candidates need a B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech with a first-class (or equivalent CGPA) in chemical engineering or allied engineering disciplines, or an M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, or Biochemistry from a recognized University/Institute with a valid GATE/CSIR-UGC NET score.
Q5. What is the selection process for the Junior Research Fellow position?
Ans: The selection process involves shortlisting candidates based on merit and project need, followed by an online interview.
Q6. What is the age limit for applying to the JRF post?
Ans: The upper age limit for the Junior Research Fellow post is 28 years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/PWD/Female (5 years) and OBC (Non-creamy layer) (3 years).
Q7. What is the salary for a Junior Research Fellow at NIT Rourkela?
Ans: The salary is INR 37,000/- per month for Year 1 & 2, and INR 42,000/- per month for Year 3.
Q8. Where can I find the official notification and apply?
Ans: You can find the official notification PDF and the official website link in the "Important Links" section of this page.

Job Summary
| Board | National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) |
| State | Odisha |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech or M.Sc. |
| Salary | INR 37,000/- per month for Year 1 & 2, INR 42,000/- per month for Year 3 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 14 Jul 2026 |
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