National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela)
Cut-off Date: 14 Jul 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 28 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 28 yrs | — | 15 Jul 1998 to 14 Jul 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 28 yrs | — | 15 Jul 1998 to 14 Jul 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 31 yrs | +3 yrs | 15 Jul 1995 to 14 Jul 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 33 yrs | +5 yrs | 15 Jul 1993 to 14 Jul 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 33 yrs | +5 yrs | 15 Jul 1993 to 14 Jul 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 38 yrs | +10 yrs | 15 Jul 1988 to 14 Jul 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–28 Years (As on 14 Jul 2026)
The National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has issued an official recruitment notification for Junior Research Fellow (JRF), announcing a total of 1 vacancies located in All India. The closing date for submission of online application forms is 14 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc in Chemistry/Physics/Biophysics/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry with valid GATE/NET score. and be within the prescribed age limit of Maximum 28 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Female, 3 years for OBC-NCL), with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of INR 37,000 for Year 1 & 2; INR 42,000 for Year 3. The selection procedure comprises Shortlisting based on merit and project requirements followed by an online interview.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Last Date to Apply |
14 Jul 2026
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|---|---|
| Interview Date / Walk-in | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc in Chemistry/Physics/Biophysics/Bioinformatics/Biochemistry with valid GATE/NET score. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 28 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/Female, 3 years for OBC-NCL) |
| Salary | INR 37,000 for Year 1 & 2; INR 42,000 for Year 3 |
| Application Fee | No application fee mentioned. |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on merit and project requirements followed by an online interview. |
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has released an official notification for the recruitment of one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position. This temporary research role is part of a sponsored project. Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their applications via email by the specified deadline.
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 |
Candidates must meet the following educational qualifications and professional criteria:
The selected candidate will receive a monthly stipend as follows:
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