National Institute of Technology Rourkela has released the official Junior Research Fellow Notification 2026. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced under the NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates with a qualification of M.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech. [R] / M.S. [R] / B.Tech / B.E. / M.Sc. / MCA in the relevant discipline with a valid GATE/NET score and a maximum age of 28 years can apply through email up to 12-10-2026. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview on 14-10-2026. The official notification PDF and application details are available below.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Company Name
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
No of Posts
1
Salary
INR 37,000/- per month for Year 1 & 2, INR 42,000/- per month for Year 3 & 4 plus HRA
Qualification
M. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech. [R] / M.S. [R] / B. Tech / B.E. / M. Sc. / MCA in relevant discipline.
Age Limit
Max: 28 years
Last Date
12-10-2026
Walk-in Date
14-10-2026
Apply Mode
Email
Job Type
Project-based
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the NIT Rourkela 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.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
1
Total
1
Eligibility Criteria
Junior Research Fellow : M. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech. [R] / M.S. [R] (after B. Tech / B.E.) in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) / IT/Equivalent with GATE/NET Score/B.Tech (AI and ML) with 60% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA. B. Tech / B.E. in CSE/IT with GATE score in CS/IT/AI & DS and CGPA above 7.0 / 10 or marks above 65%. M. Sc. (with GATE/NET) or MCA (with GATE/NET) in Computer Science / Information Technology / Equivalent with CGPA 6.5/60%.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Junior Research Fellow : Maximum age limit is 28 years. Age relaxation is applicable as follows: 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
28 September 2026
Last Date for Submitting Application
12 October 2026
Interview Date
14 October 2026
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Shortlisting based on merit and need of the project
Online Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.
Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 12-10-2026.
Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Important Links