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. It is renowned for its academic excellence and cutting-edge research in various fields of engineering and technology.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

🎯Project Details

• Title of the Project – “Residual Stresses and Performance Evaluation of thick section welds of Ti6Al4V alloy for Aviation Application”
•   File No. Project No: ARDB/M&M/4436/2270 dated 25-08-2026 
•  Funding Agency –  Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Aeronautical Research and Development Board (AR&DB)
•  Principal Investigator (PI) – Dr. Dinesh W Rathod
• Co-Investigator Dr Vikas Kumar
• Duration of Project – 3 Years 

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

Qualifications & experience as prescribed by Norms.

The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website. Essential qualifications include a B.E./B.Tech degree in Mechanical / Production Engineering with a valid GATE score and a minimum of 8.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 75% marks in aggregate. Alternatively, an M.E./M.Tech in Manufacturing / Production / Mechanical Engineering or relevant specialization with a valid GATE score and First division at both graduate and Post-Graduate level is required. Candidates without a GATE score must qualify a written examination conducted by NIT Kurukshetra.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

Rs 37,000/- + HRA (10%)

💺 JOB LOCATION

Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address. Candidates must fill the application form and register using the provided Google form link. They should appear for the walk-in interview with the filled-in application form and all original and self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates at the Seminar Hall, Mechanical Engineering Department, NIT Kurukshetra.

Registration in Google form is mandatory till 5th November 2026. The walk-in interview will be conducted in offline mode only.

Interested candidates need to register and fill the online form using the link: https://forms.gle/do5rWycEgHsyUAgG7

Terms & Conditions – 1) The appointment shall be purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. 2) No claim for regular appointment shall be entertained. 3) Original documents shall be verified at the time of interview/joining. 4) Decision of selection committee shall be final. 5) The Walk-in interview will be conducted in offline mode only 6) The selected candidate needs to join the duty immediately on receipt of the offer.  

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 30-10-2026

Date of Interview and Written Test : 21/11/2026 Reporting Time: 09:30 A.M

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra-136119, Haryana

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KURUKSHETRA invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position under a DRDO funded project.

Junior Research Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://nitkkr.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Advt.-No.-32.2026.pdf