NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find quick answers to common questions regarding the NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow recruitment 2026.
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for the JRF post at NIT Rourkela?
Ans: There is 01 vacancy for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the NIT Rourkela JRF recruitment?
Ans: The last date for submitting the application is 24-Jun-2026.
Q3. Is there an application fee for the Junior Research Fellow position?
Ans: The official notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.
Q4. What are the essential educational qualifications required for the JRF post?
Ans: Candidates must have a B.E/BTech/M.E./MTech/M.Sc(Engineering) in relevant fields or M.Sc in Physics/Chemistry/ Materials Science, with a minimum of 65% marks or 7.0 CGPA, and a valid GATE score as specified in the notification.
Q5. What is the selection process for the NIT Rourkela JRF recruitment?
Ans: The selection process involves shortlisting based on merit and project needs, followed by an online interview.
Q6. When is the online interview scheduled for the JRF position?
Ans: The online interview is scheduled for 01-Jul-2026 at 10:00 AM.
Q7. What is the official website for NIT Rourkela recruitment?
Ans: The official website is the NIT Rourkela Homepage, under FACULTY & STAFF SRICCE Career Notices section, as per the notification.
Q8. What is the age limit for applying to the Junior Research Fellow post?
Ans: The upper age limit is 28 years as on 24-Jun-2026, with relaxations for SC/ST/PwD/Female (5 years) and OBC (3 years).
Q9. What is the salary offered for the Junior Research Fellow position?
Ans: The salary is INR 37,000.00 /- per month (+) HRA for Year 1 & 2, and INR 42,000.00 /- per month (+) HRA for Year 3.
Q10. Is the JRF position permanent or temporary?
Ans: The engagement is purely on a temporary/contractual basis and co-terminus with the completion of the project.
Job Summary
| Board | National Institute of Technology Rourkela |
| State | Odisha |
| Qualification | B.E./BTech/M.E./MTech/M.Sc(Engineering) in Metallurgy/Metallurgical and Materials Engineering/ Ceramic/ chemical/ Mechanical/ Production/ Manufacturing Engineering/ Computer Science with minimum 65% marks or 7.0 CGPA, M.Sc in Physics/Chemistry/ Materials Science with minimum 65% marks or 7.0 CGPA, Valid GATE score as per note |
| Salary | Rs. 37000 - 42000 Per Month |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 24 Jun 2026 |
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