Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your research career? The National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) is inviting applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This is a fantastic chance for eligible candidates to contribute to cutting-edge research projects at one of India’s premier technical institutes.

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 a prestigious institution known for its excellence in engineering, science, and technology education. It is committed to fostering innovation and research, providing students and researchers with state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant academic environment.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

🎯Project Details

• Title of the Project: “Studies of condition Assessment and Management Plan for Mahanadi River Basin.”
• Project Code, Dept. with Closing Date: SR/23/CE/073 31-Mar-2027 Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
• Funding Agency Details: Others (Specify) – NRCD,D/0 WR.RD & GR,Mo3S,GoI
• PI details:  Prof. SK. Md. Equeenuddin
• Co-PI details: Prof. Vikas Das

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

B.E/B. Tech or M. Tech in Civil Engineering, M.Sc,M.Sc Tech or M.Tech in Geology, Applied Geology Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Remote Sensing, Geography and/or Similar disciple with CGPA 7.0 or 65% marks with GATE/NET/GPAT qualification or any other national level exam qualification. If any candidate is found suitable without GATE/NET/any other national level exam, he/she will be considered for project associate-I with a fellowship of 30000 per month.

Experience / Software / Skillset & Desirable Qualification:

1. Good knowledge on Geology, River management and Remote Sensing .

2. Candidates with GATE qualification will be given priority.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

INR 37,000.00 /-per month (+) HRA @ NA % (if applicable)

💺 JOB LOCATION

NIT 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: 04-Aug-2026

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 04-Aug-2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Rourkela, Odisha-769008, India

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

NIT Rourkela invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position.

Junior Research Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://www.nitrkl.ac.in/docs/Career/ProjectFelow/2026/22072026182438257.pdf

In conclusion, the Junior Research Fellow position at NIT Rourkela offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-impact research. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply and become part of a dynamic research community.