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National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Notification 2026 has been released under advertisement number NITR/SR/2025/Advt.-24LS009/L/126 for a project-based research position in the Life Sciences domain. A total of 1 Junior Research Fellow post will be filled through the NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026.
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Candidates with M.Sc./M.Tech (or equivalent) in Life Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Zoology, Animal Science, Botany, Genetics, Environmental Science, or other related branches of biological science with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale, along with a valid GATE score or NET (CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT/ICAR – LS/JRF), are eligible to apply, and the upper age limit is 28 years with relaxation for reserved categories. The application process is through email, and candidates must send their complete bio-data and supporting documents on or before 10 April 2026; shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview scheduled on 13 April 2026, with a fellowship of INR 37,000 per month for the first two years.
Candidates should carefully read the official notification PDF and then submit their application via email in the prescribed format, clearly mentioning the post applied for in the subject line, before the last date.
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Company Name National Institute of Technology Rourkela Post Name Junior Research Fellow (JRF) No of Posts 1 Advt No NITR/SR/2025/Advt.-24LS009/L/126 Salary INR 37,000.00 per month Qualification M.Sc./M.Tech (or equivalent) in Life Science/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biological Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Zoology/ Animal Science / Botany/ Genetics/ Environmental Science OR any other related branch of biological science with minimum 60% of marks or 6.5 CGPA in 10 point scale with valid GATE score or NET certificate of CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT/ICAR (LS/JRF). Age Limit Upper age limit 28 years (relaxed for SC/ST/PWD/Female by 5 years, OBC by 3 years) Last Date 10-04-2026 Walk-in Date 13-04-2026 Apply Mode Email Job Type Project-based
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
Post Name Total Posts Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 1 Total 1
M.Sc./M.Tech (or equivalent) in Life Science/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biological Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Zoology/ Animal Science / Botany/ Genetics/ Environmental Science OR any other related branch of biological science with minimum 60% of marks or 6.5 CGPA in 10 point scale with valid GATE score or NET certificate of CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT/ICAR (LS/JRF). Prior experience in Microbiology/ Biofilm biology/ Bioremediation/ Bacterial cell biology/ Molecular biology/ molecular and biophysical techniques (PCR, RT-PCR, Western Blotting, Immunofluorescence, Electrophoresis, Gene cloning, Mutant development, spectroscopy etc.) will be preferred.
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Maximum Age Limit: 28 years Age Relaxation: SC/ST/PWD/Female: 5 years OBC: 3 years
INR 37,000.00 per month for Year 1 & 2
Event Date Last date for submitting the Application 10 April 2026 Online Interview 13 April 2026
Short listing based on merit and need of the project Online interview
Candidates who wish to apply for NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 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 advertisement. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 10-04-2026. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
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Organization
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Total No Of Vacancy
1
Posts
Total Posts
Qualification
M.Sc./M.Tech (or equivalent) in Life Science/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biological Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Zoology/ Animal Science / Botany/ Genetics/ Environmental Science OR any other related branch of biological science with minimum 60% of marks or 6.5 CGPA in 10 point scale with valid GATE score or NET certificate of CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT/ICAR (LS/JRF).
Prior experience in Microbiology/ Biofilm biology/ Bioremediation/ Bacterial cell biology/ Molecular biology/ molecular and biophysical techniques (PCR, RT-PCR, Western Blotting, Immunofluorescence, Electrophoresis, Gene cloning, Mutant development, spectroscopy etc.) will be preferred.
Age
Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST/PWD/Female: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
Age Limit
Minimum Age: Maximum Age: Upper age limit 28 years (relaxed for SC/ST/PWD/Female by 5 years, OBC by 3 years)
Selection Process
Short listing based on merit and need of the project
Online interview
Salary Details
INR 37,000.00 per month for Year 1 & 2
Important Dates
Event
Date
Last date for submitting the Application
10 April 2026
Online Interview
13 April 2026
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 advertisement.
Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 10-04-2026.
Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Application Dates
Start Date: Last Date: Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 10-04-2026.
