Overview
NIT Rourkela has announced a single Junior Research Fellow position for Civil Engineering graduates with a Transportation Engineering specialization. The role offers a monthly stipend of INR 37,000 for the first two years and INR 42,000 in the third year, with HRA applicable. Eligibility requires a B.Tech/B.E and M.E/M.Tech with specified CGPA thresholds, plus a mathematics background. The application deadline is 4 March 2026, followed by a walk‑in interview on 11 March 2026. Candidates must apply offline via the institute’s website, submitting a PDF of the completed form and supporting documents by email.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela)
- Qualification
- B.Tech/B.E in Civil Engineering with minimum CGPA 7.0 or 65% and M.E/M.Tech in Transportation Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum CGPA 6.5 or 60% from a recognized institute/university with a first‑class career. Must have passed Mathematics in +2 Science or Diploma for Engineering and Science disciplines (except Life Science). Desirable: knowledge of Pavement Engineering, GATE or other national fellowship qualification, or prior JRF/SRF experience.
- Vacancies
- 1
- Posted
- 05-Feb-2026
Important Dates
| notification_date | 05-Feb-2026 |
| application_deadline | 04-Mar-2026 |
| interview_date | 11-Mar-2026 10:30 AM |
Important Links
Selection Process
Walk‑in (offline) interview on 11‑Mar‑2026 10:30 AM. Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and project need; only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview.
How to Apply
Visit the NIT Rourkela homepage., Navigate to Faculty & Staff > SRICCE > Career > Notices., Download the application form., Fill out the form and sign it., Compile the application, educational certificates, research papers, and work experience certificates into a single PDF., Email the PDF to the specified email address with the subject line "Advertisement No.".
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline?
notification date: 05-Feb-2026; application deadline: 04-Mar-2026; interview date: 11-Mar-2026 10:30 AM
What is the age limit?
Maximum 28 years (relaxed up to 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female and 3 years for OBC non‑creamy layer).
What is the selection process?
Walk‑in (offline) interview on 11‑Mar‑2026 10:30 AM. Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and project need; only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview.