The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has released a detailed notification for the recruitment of Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) under the funded project “Consortium of Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture, Health, Energy and Environment.”
The engagement will be purely temporary / contractual and will remain co-terminus with the completion of the project.
Candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria are advised to read the advertisement carefully and submit their application before the last date.
Date Key
- Start Date: 20 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 08 December 2025
- Duration: Up to 13 October 2030
Post Details
- Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Total Posts: 36
- Mode of Selection: Walk-in (Offline Interview)
- Interview Date: 09 December 2025, 10:00 AM
- Venue: Concerned Department (as per Annexure-I)
Vacancy Breakdown (Project-wise JRF Posts)
| Project No. | Area of Research | Department | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3.1 | Bio-Char, Soil Enhancement, Bioelectric Signal | BM | 1 |
| A1.3 | Real-Time Systems, IoT, Machine Learning | CS | 1 |
| A2.2 | Image Processing, Computer Vision, ML, IoT | CS | 1 |
| A3.2 | Machine Learning, Spatial Analytics | CS | 1 |
| A3.4 | Image Processing, ML, IoT | CS | 1 |
| A2.1 | Organic Chemistry, Spectroscopy | CY | 1 |
| A1.4 | Computer Vision, Machine Learning | CS | 1 |
| A1.5 | IoT, Computer Vision, Edge Computing | EC | 1 |
| A3.3 | Bioactive Compounds, Cold Plasma | FP | 1 |
| A4.1 | Plant Molecular Biology, Genetics | LS | 1 |
| H1A | Protein–Membrane Interaction (Life Science) | LS | 1 |
| H1A | Protein–Membrane Interaction (Chemical Science) | CY | 1 |
| H1B | Drug Discovery, Fluid Mechanics, ML | ME | 1 |
| H2A | Remote Patient Monitoring Device (VLSI/Embedded) | EC | 1 |
| H2A | Remote Monitoring Device (Wireless, AI/ML) | CS | 1 |
| H2D | EEG & Medical Image Analysis | EE | 1 |
| H3B | Multi-Organ-On-Chip Models | BM | 1 |
| H3C | Wearable Devices, Drug Delivery Systems (Chemistry) | CY | 1 |
| H3C | Wearable Devices, Drug Delivery Systems (Life Science) | LS | 1 |
| E1.1 | Pyrochlore/Perovskite Electrocatalysts | CR | 1 |
| E1.2 | MOF-derived Materials | CY | 1 |
| E1.3 | Nanoheterostructure Photocatalysts | CY | 1 |
| E2.1 | Li/Na-ion Battery Electrodes | CR | 1 |
| E2.4 | Li/Na-ion Battery Electrodes | CR | 1 |
| E4.1 | Microgrid Control & Energy Management | EE | 1 |
| E4.2 | Green Hydrogen & Microgrid Stability | EE | 1 |
(Note: Total 36 JRF posts across different departments.)
Salary / Fellowship
- Year 1 & 2: ₹ 37,000/- per month
- Year 3: ₹ 42,000/- per month
- HRA: Not Applicable
Educational Qualifications (Essential)
A candidate must possess any one of the following:
Option A – Basic Science Route
- Postgraduate degree in Basic Sciences
AND - Qualifying in CSIR-UGC NET / GATE / BET / GPAT / National Level Eligibility Test
Option B – Professional Course Route
- Graduate / Postgraduate Degree in Professional Courses such as:
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Dental
- Pharmacy
- Veterinary
AND
- Must be selected through GATE / NET / other National Examinations conducted by DST, DBT, DAE, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.
Project-Specific Desirable Qualifications
Each project has an additional list of preferred qualifications such as:
- Machine Learning, Deep Learning
- Image Processing
- IoT
- Organic Chemistry
- Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- VLSI/Embedded Systems
- Cadence, MATLAB, Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch
(As provided in Annexure-I)
Age Limit
- Upper Age Limit: As per project guidelines (typically around 28 years).
- Relaxations:
- SC / ST / PWD / Female: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
The candidate’s age will be checked based on how old they are on the final date for submitting the application.
Experience Rules
- Experience will be counted only after acquiring the minimum required qualification.
- Shortlisting will be done on the basis of:
- Academic merit
- Project requirements
- Research experience
- Possession of minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call.
Selection Process
Step 1: Shortlisting
- Based on merit, eligibility, and project requirements.
Step 2: Walk-In Interview
- Mode: Offline
- Date: 09 December 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Venue: Respective Department (as mentioned in Annexure-I)
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email.
Application Process
How to Apply
Candidates must email their complete application as a single PDF file.
The PDF must include:
- Filled & signed application form
- Academic certificates & mark sheets
- Proof of percentage/CGPA
- Experience certificates (if any)
- Research papers (if any)
Important Notes
- No hard copy is required.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
