NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Notification 2026 has been released on 08.08.2026 on the official website nitrkl.ac.in. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced through the NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026.

Candidates up to 28 years of age who have an M.Sc. with NET/GATE qualification along with the prescribed relevant research experience are eligible to apply for this Junior Research Fellow (JRF) vacancy. The application process for NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 is through Email, and eligible candidates must send their applications on or before 19.08.2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and check the application procedure, eligibility criteria, and other important details through the direct links provided below in this article.

NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Overview

NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates who are interested in applying for the NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.

Download NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Job 2026 Notification PDF

NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Vacancy Details 2026

NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Eligibility Criteria 2026

• M.Sc. with NET/GATE qualification and hands-on research experience in project management, molecular biology experimentation, AI model development and validation, multimodal gene expression data integration, scientific writing, and laboratory inventory management. Preferably hands-on research experience in project management as depicted in the project; generative AI and epigenetics data handling.

NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Age Limit 2026

• Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
• Age relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female applicants and 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates.

NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Salary 2026

• INR 37,000.00 /- per month (Year 1 & 2)
• INR 42,000.00 /- per month (Year 3)

NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Selection Process 2026

• Short listing based on merit
• Walk-in (offline) Interview

How to Apply

• 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: 19-08-2026.
• Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Important Links