Overview
NIT Rourkela has announced a recruitment for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position for 2026. The post requires a master's degree in Earth Sciences or related fields with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA and a qualifying GATE/NET exam. The age limit is 28 years with relaxations for SC/ST/PWD/Female and OBC. The salary is INR 37,000 per month for the first two years and INR 42,000 for the third year. Applications are to be sent via email by 14 April 2026, followed by an online interview on 15 April 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Institute of Technology Rourkela
- Qualification
- M.Sc./M.Tech. in Earth Sciences/Geology/Geophysics/Geodesy/Seismotectonics/Physics or a related field with 60% marks or 6.50 CGPA in 10 points scale with GATE or NET of UGC/CSIR/MOES, DST-INSPIRE or any other national level exam. Experience in processing and analyzing Remote Sensing and InSAR data analysis. Proficiency in programming (Python, MATLAB, or similar) for data analysis and modeling.
- Vacancies
- 1
Important Dates
| application_deadline | 14-04-2026 |
| online_interview | 15-04-2026 |
| walk_in_date | 15-04-2026 |
Important Links
- notificationOpen Link
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on merit and need of the project, followed by an online interview.
How to Apply
Read the official notification carefully before applying., Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience., Attach self‑attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport‑size photographs., Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email., Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification before the last date (14-04-2026)., Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online?
application deadline: 14-04-2026; online interview: 15-04-2026; walk in date: 15-04-2026
What is the age limit?
Upper age limit: 28 years. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting based on merit and need of the project, followed by an online interview.