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 ROURKELA

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) is one of the premier national-level institutions for technical education in India. Known for its academic excellence and cutting-edge research, NIT Rourkela offers a vibrant campus life and a conducive environment for learning and innovation.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

🎯 Project Details

• Title of the Project: “Improved Technology and Process for Parboiled Rice and Selected Extruded Products”
• Project Code, Dept. with Closing Date: SR/26/FP/002 24-Mar-2028, Food Process Engineering
• Funding Agency Details: IIT Kharagpur –
• PI details: Prof. Chandrakant Genu Dalbhagat
• Co-PI details: Prof. Shubham Mahendra Nimbkar

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

B. Tech with M.Tech in Food Process Engineering / Food Engineering and Technology/ Food Technology / Processing and Food Engineering/ Agricultural Process Engineering / Post Harvest Engineering / Agricultural Engineering with minimum CGPA of 6.5/10.0 (or 60% aggregate)

Experience / Software / Skillset & Desirable Qualification:

Prior research experience in operating and handling twin-screw extruder, rice milling, and paddy parboiling equipment will be given preference. Knowledge of machine design, CAD software. Artificial Intelligence-Machine Learning (AI-ML) modeling, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation is desirable. Qualification in GATE/NET or other relevant national-level examinations will be an additional advantage.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

Year 1 & 2 – INR 37,000.00 /-per month (+) HRA @ NA % (if applicable)

💺 JOB LOCATION

Rourkela, Odisha, India

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Application link for eligible candidate(s): NIT Rourkela Homepage 1    FACULTY & STAFF;  –> SRICCE -> Career1 -> Notices

The candidate(s) are required to send the complete filled and signed application (soft copy) with documents regarding educational qualification indicating percentage of marks / division (mark-sheets and / or certificates), research papers (if any), work experience certificate (if any) etc., This may be built as a single PDF file and sent by email with “Advertisement No.” on the subject link to the above mentioned e-mail IDs. NO hard copies of application(s) are required to be sent to the Institute.  Last date for submitting the Application: 22-Sep-2026

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before   22-Sep-2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Sector-1, Rourkela, Odisha, India – 769008

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

National Institute of Technology Rourkela invites applications from eligible candidates for the Project Fellow position.

Project Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://www.nitrkl.ac.in/docs/Career/ProjectFelow/2026/09092026175045067.pdf

In conclusion, the National Institute of Technology Rourkela offers a promising opportunity for aspiring candidates to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to be part of this prestigious institution.