Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KURUKSHETRA

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra) is a premier technical institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Known for its excellence in engineering education and research, NIT Kurukshetra offers a vibrant academic environment and state-of-the-art facilities for students and researchers.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 
• Project Associate-I

🎯 Project Details

• Title of the Project –” Increasing Power Output and Lifespan of Photovoltaic Panel with Natural Evaporative Cooling Using Earthenware Devices. “
• Sponsoring agency – Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Inclusivity Research Grant (IRG) program (File No: ANRF/IRG/2024/001289/ENS ) 
•  Job duration – Initially for a period of one year based on quarterly review and satisfactory performance and extendable for two more years based on performance and also terminated without assigning any reason anytime, continuation is also subjected to approval and release of Fund from ANRF (Project Completion Date: 14-July-2028)

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

Full Time B.Tech /B.E., (Mechanical Engineering / Production and Industrial Engineering/ Energy Science & Engineering / Renewable Energy System) and Full Time M.Tech / M.E., (All Specialization of Mechanical Engineering/ Energy Science & Engineering/ Renewable Energy System) from a recognized Institute/University with at least 60% marks or at least 6.5/10 Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).

Final year M.Tech/M.E. students in the above-mentioned branch and specialization are also eligible to apply, subject to the production of a Provisional Degree Certificate at the time of the interview.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

Junior Research Fellow (JRF): INR 37,000 (1st and 2nd Year), INR 42,000 (3rd Year, upon successful assessment and upgradation to SRF)

Project Associate-I: INR 30,000 (1st and 2nd Year), INR 33,000 (3rd Year, upon successful assessment and upgradation to Project Associate-II)

💺 JOB LOCATION

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should upload their scanned application filled in the prescribed format, including a photograph and educational qualifications, on or before 20 July, 2026 via the online Google Form https://forms.qle/RFFkuvCin3Mi9J7X8. In case of any difficulty in submission, email to chandru3@nitkkr.ac.in.

Complete the application in the prescribed format and upload the scanned copy through the Google Form. Kindly upload a single merged PDF file enclosing the certificates in the following order: Application form, GATE Score Card, 10th Marks sheets, B.Tech./M.Tech. Certificates, Category Certificate, Experience Certificates and other relevant documents.

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 20 July, 2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra 136119, Haryana, INDIA

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate-I position.

Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://nitkkr.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Advt.No_.19.2026.pdf

The National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra is seeking a dedicated Junior Research Fellow or Project Associate-I to contribute to a cutting-edge research project on enhancing the power output and lifespan of photovoltaic panels. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a strong background in Mechanical Engineering and a passion for renewable energy research.