NIFTEM Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on the official website https://niftem.ac.in/. A total of 2 vacancies have been announced through the NIFTEM Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026.

Candidates with a Master’s Degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or closely allied fields with minimum 60% marks and a maximum age limit of 35 years are eligible to apply for these Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts. The online application process for NIFTEM Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 is open and will remain available until 06 October 2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

NIFTEM Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Overview

NIFTEM Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates should download and read the NIFTEM Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.

Download NIFTEM Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Job 2026 Notification PDF

NIFTEM Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

NIFTEM Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree with 60% marks in the area of Food Science and Technology/ Food Technology/ Food Engineering/ closely allied fields.
• Candidates with relevant work experience in the New Product Development /plant proteins will be given preference.

NIFTEM Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

NIFTEM Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 35 years
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for women/SC/ST/OBC/differently abled as per the government of India Rules.

NIFTEM Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Salary / Stipend

• Rs. 37,000/- + 10% HRA for Six Months (Extendable as per the requirement of the project and performance)

NIFTEM Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

NIFTEM Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

• Shortlisting of candidates
• Interview (in-person/online)

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 06-10-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of NIFTEM to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

NIFTEM Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – Important Links