NIT Rourkela JRF & PA Recruitment 2026: Apply by Oct

Introduction

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has announced recruitment for Project Positions, inviting applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Project Associate (PA) roles. This is a temporary and contractual engagement, co-terminus with the project completion. The advertisement, Ref: FTS SR-R03, dated October 15, 2026, details the application process and eligibility criteria. Candidates are urged to carefully review the notification before applying. The application deadline is October 29, 2026. The selection process involves shortlisting based on merit and project requirements, followed by an online interview. Successful candidates will be informed by email, with joining expected by November 30, 2026. The official notification and application details are available on the NIT Rourkela website. This recruitment offers a chance to contribute to research projects and gain valuable experience in a leading technical institute. All essential details are provided in the official PDF notification, which serves as the final authority for this recruitment drive.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is for the following project positions:

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 02 (Two) Posts
• Project Associate – I (PA): Will only be considered if JRF is not found suitable.

Category-wise vacancy details are not specified in the supplied notification.

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following educational criteria:

• For Junior Research Fellow (JRF):
  • A Post Graduate degree in basic science OR
  • A Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following:
    • Scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
    • Selection process through National Eligibility Examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DBT, DST, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISC, IISER, NISER, etc.
• For Project Associate – I (PA):
  • Four years Bachelor's Degree in Natural or Agriculture Science OR
  • Master's Degree in Natural or Agriculture Sciences OR
  • BVSc OR
  • B. Pharm OR
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine or from a recognized University or equivalent.

Candidates appearing for their final examination are eligible to apply. However, they must submit their qualifying degree result by November 30, 2026.

Desirable qualifications are mentioned in Annexure I of the official notification.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The upper age limit for applying for these project positions is 30 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.

Age relaxations are applicable as follows:

• 5 years for candidates belonging to Schedule Castes (SC) / Schedule Tribes (ST) / Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and Female applicants.
• 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) (Non-creamy layer candidates).

Application Fee

The application fee details are not specified in the supplied notification.

Salary and Pay Scale

The fellowship amounts are as follows:

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF):
  • 1st and 2nd year: INR 37,000 per month
  • 3rd to 4th year: INR 42,000 per month
• Project Associate – I (PA): INR 30,000 per month

Shared accommodation will be provided in the hostel.

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their merit and the specific needs of the project. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for an online interview. NIT Rourkela reserves the right to fix higher criteria for short-listing.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates must follow these steps to apply:

1. Prepare a single PDF file containing the complete filled and signed application form.
2. Include all necessary documents: educational qualifications (mark sheets and certificates indicating percentage of marks/division), research papers (if any), and work experience certificates (if any).
3. Send this PDF file via email to the email IDs mentioned in the official notification.
4. Ensure the subject line of the email clearly states the "Advertisement No." (NITR/SR/ 2026 / Advt.- 25CR047 /L/ANP003).

No hard copies of applications are required to be sent to the Institute.

Required Documents

Applicants are required to submit the following documents as part of their application:

• Educational qualification documents, including mark sheets and certificates showing percentage of marks or division.
• Research papers, if any.
• Work experience certificates, if any.

Important Instructions and Common Mistakes

• Ensure all details in the application form are accurate and match your supporting documents. Any suppression of information or submission of false documents may lead to cancellation of selection or joining.
• Double-check the email address and the subject line before sending your application to avoid it being missed or rejected.
• Candidates appearing for their final examination must be prepared to submit their results by the specified deadline of November 30, 2026.
• The upper age limit is calculated as of the last date for receiving applications.
• Mere possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview invitation.

Official Notification and Application Links

• Official Notification PDF: Download Notification
• Official Website: NIT Rourkela

Relevant FAQs

Q1: Can final year students apply for these positions?
A1: Yes, candidates appearing for their final examination are eligible to apply. However, they must submit their qualifying degree result by November 30, 2026.

Q2: Is there any application fee?
A2: The application fee details are not specified in the supplied notification.

Q3: How will candidates be informed about the interview?
A3: Only short-listed candidates will be informed for the online interview via email.