National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has
released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Junior
Research Fellow (JRF) post under a research project. Eligible
candidates with an M.Tech/M.E. degree
in relevant Food Engineering disciplines and a valid GATE/NET score
can apply via email. The application period runs from 30th April 2026
to 17th May 2026.
All details regarding eligibility criteria, educational
qualification, age limit, salary, selection process, and how to apply are
provided below.
Recruitment Overview – At a Glance
|
Feature |
Details |
|
Organization |
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela |
|
Post Name |
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
|
Total Vacancies |
01 |
|
Salary |
₹37,000/- per month + HRA (if applicable) |
|
Qualification |
M.Tech/M.E. in
Food Process Engineering / Food Technology / related field |
|
Age Limit |
Maximum 28 Years (with age relaxation as per rules) |
|
Application Mode |
Email |
|
Job Type |
Contractual (Research Project) |
|
Place of Posting |
Rourkela, Odisha |
|
Official Website |
Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Advertisement Date |
30th April 2026 |
|
Application Start Date |
30th April 2026 |
|
Last Date to Apply via Email |
17th May 2026 |
|
Online Interview Date |
3rd June 2026 |
Vacancy Details
|
Post Name |
Number of Posts |
|
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
01 |
|
Total |
01 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
|
Requirement |
Details |
|
Qualification |
M.Tech /
M.E. in Food Process Engineering or Processing and
Food Engineering or Food Technology or Food
Engineering and Technology |
|
Minimum Marks |
60% aggregate OR 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point
scale) |
|
National Exam Qualification |
Must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET / GATE or
an equivalent National Level Examination conducted by Central Government
Departments |
Age Limit
|
Minimum Age |
Maximum Age |
|
Not specified |
28 Years |
Age Relaxation
|
Category |
Relaxation |
|
SC / ST / PwD / Female |
5 Years |
|
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 Years |
Salary
|
Post Name |
Monthly Salary |
|
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
₹37,000/- + HRA (if applicable) |
Selection Process
|
Stage |
Details |
|
1. Shortlisting |
Based on academic merit and project needs |
|
2. Online Interview |
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online
interview on 3rd June 2026 |
Application Fees
|
Category |
Fees |
|
All Candidates |
No Application Fee |
✅ Free of cost for
all candidates.
Important Documents Required
|
S.No. |
Document |
|
1 |
Complete Bio-data / Resume |
|
2 |
M.Tech /
M.E. Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets (all semesters) |
|
3 |
B.Tech /
B.E. Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets |
|
4 |
GATE / CSIR-UGC NET Score Card |
|
5 |
Date of Birth Certificate (SSLC / HSC) |
|
6 |
Caste Certificate (if applicable – SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
|
7 |
Recent Passport Size Photograph |
|
8 |
Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN) |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Applications
must be sent via email only – no offline/hard copy
applications will be accepted.
- Clearly
mention the post applied for and project
reference (if any) in the subject line of the email.
- Candidates
must have a valid GATE / CSIR-UGC NET score or equivalent
national-level examination qualification .
- The
position is purely contractual under a research project
and does not guarantee regular employment at NIT Rourkela.
- Incomplete
applications or applications received after the 17th May 2026 deadline
will be rejected.
- Keep
a copy of the sent email with attachments for future reference.
- Shortlisted
candidates will be informed about the online interview (3rd June
2026) via email.
How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
- Visit
the official NIT Rourkela website: www.nitrkl.ac.in
- Go
to the "Recruitment" or "Project
Positions" section.
- Download
the official notification (Advt. No. NITR/CRT/2026/IFT/01) and
read it carefully .
- Prepare
your application with complete bio-data including:
- Personal
details (name, date of birth, contact information)
- Educational
qualifications (with percentage/CGPA)
- GATE/NET
score details
- Work
experience (if any)
- Attach
scanned copies (self-attested) of all required documents:
- Educational
certificates and mark sheets
- GATE/NET
score card
- Age
proof certificate
- Caste
certificate (if applicable)
- Recent
passport size photograph
- ID
proof
- Compose
an email with a clear subject line (refer to the official
notification for the exact subject line format).
- Send
the email to the official email address provided in the
notification.
- Ensure
the email is sent before 17th May 2026.
- Keep
a copy of the sent email with attachments for future reference.
- Wait
for the shortlisting notification and interview call.
Important Links
|
Description |
Link |
|
Official Notification PDF |
|
|
Official Website |
CLICK HERE (www.nitrkl.ac.in) |
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