National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) — Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Job
National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 36 Junior Research Fellow Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official NIT Rourkela website. The last date to submit the application form is 08-12-2025. In this article, you’ll find the NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
Organization
National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela)
Total No Of Vacancy
36
Posts
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Qualification
Company Name in Full Form
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Company Name in Short Form
NIT Rourkela
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Notification Date
20/11/2025
Total Vacancy Count
36
Advertisement Number
NITR/SR/2025/Advt-25CR047 / L/096
Application Fee
Nil
Maximum Age
28 Years (as on 08-12-2025)
Qualification
Post Graduate degree in basic science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET/GATE etc.) + Detailed project-wise qualifications in Annexure-I
Post Graduate degree in basic science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
Selection through National level 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.
Detailed desirable qualifications, experience and department-wise requirements are given project-wise in Annexure-I of the official notification.
Age
Company Name in Full Form
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Company Name in Short Form
NIT Rourkela
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Notification Date
20/11/2025
Total Vacancy Count
36
Advertisement Number
NITR/SR/2025/Advt-25CR047 / L/096
Application Fee
Nil
Maximum Age
28 Years (as on 08-12-2025)
Qualification
Post Graduate degree in basic science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET/GATE etc.) + Detailed project-wise qualifications in Annexure-I
Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer)
Age Limit
Minimum Age: Maximum Age: Maximum 28 years (as on 08-12-2025)
Selection Process
Company Name in Full Form
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Company Name in Short Form
NIT Rourkela
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Notification Date
20/11/2025
Total Vacancy Count
36
Advertisement Number
NITR/SR/2025/Advt-25CR047 / L/096
Application Fee
Nil
Maximum Age
28 Years (as on 08-12-2025)
Qualification
Post Graduate degree in basic science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET/GATE etc.) + Detailed project-wise qualifications in Annexure-I
Shortlisting based on merit and project requirement
Walk-in Interview (Offline) on 09-Dec-2025 at respective departments
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed
Form Apply Process
Candidates are required to send the complete filled and signed application (soft copy only) as a single PDF file
Attach all relevant documents (mark-sheets, certificates, research papers, experience certificates etc.)
Email the PDF with subject “Advertisement No. NITR/SR/2025/Advt-25CR047 / L/096” to the respective Principal Investigator’s email ID mentioned project-wise in Annexure-I
No hard copy required
Application link for eligible candidates is also available on NIT Rourkela website → Faculty & Staff → SRICCE → Career → Notices
Salary Details
Company Name in Full Form
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Company Name in Short Form
NIT Rourkela
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Notification Date
20/11/2025
Total Vacancy Count
36
Advertisement Number
NITR/SR/2025/Advt-25CR047 / L/096
Application Fee
Nil
Maximum Age
28 Years (as on 08-12-2025)
Qualification
Post Graduate degree in basic science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET/GATE etc.) + Detailed project-wise qualifications in Annexure-I
Year 1 & 2: ₹37,000/- per month + HRA @ applicable % (if hostel accommodation not provided)
Year 3 onwards (till completion of project): ₹42,000/- per month + HRA @ applicable % (if applicable)
Important Dates
Company Name in Full Form
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Company Name in Short Form
NIT Rourkela
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Notification Date
20/11/2025
Total Vacancy Count
36
Advertisement Number
NITR/SR/2025/Advt-25CR047 / L/096
Application Fee
Nil
Maximum Age
28 Years (as on 08-12-2025)
Qualification
Post Graduate degree in basic science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET/GATE etc.) + Detailed project-wise qualifications in Annexure-I
