NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 01 Post

National Institute of Technology Rourkela Rourkela Last Date: 27th January, 2026
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NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 01 Post

The National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This opportunity is part of the 'Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor' (OMBRIC) project. Interested candidates with an M.Sc. or M.Tech degree and a valid GATE/NET certificate are encouraged to apply online.

NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview

Company Name National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela)
Post Name Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
No of Posts 01 (One)
Salary ₹37,000 Per Month (Year 1 & 2)
Qualification M.Sc./M.Tech
Last Date for Apply 27-Jan-2026
Official Website https://www.nitrkl.ac.in

Vacancy Details

Post Name No. of Posts Salary Project
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 01 ₹37,000 Per Month Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC)

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

  • Essential Qualification: M.Sc./M.Tech (or equivalent) in Life Science/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Marine Science (Biology) Biological Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Zoology/ Animal Science / Botany/ Genetics/ Environmental Science OR any other related branch with minimum 60% of marks or 6.5 CGPA in 10 point scale.
  • Experience: Valid GATE score or NET certificate of CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT/ICAR (LS/JRF).
  • Desirable Qualification: Prior experience in Microbiology/ Biofilm biology/ Bioremediation/ Bacterial cell biology/ Molecular biology/ cell & molecular techniques (PCR, RT-PCR, Western Blotting, Immunofluorescence, spectroscopy, protein purification, bioactive microbial metabolites etc.) will be preferred.

Selection Process

An online interview will be conducted. Shortlisted candidates may be enrolled for the PhD programme of NIT Rourkela following the Institute's guidelines.

Important Dates

Event Date
Application Start Date 20-Jan-2026
Application Last Date 27-Jan-2026
Interview Date 28-Jan-2026 at 09:30 AM

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FAQs

Q: How many vacancies are available at NIT Rourkela for the Junior Research Fellow post?
A: There is a total of 1 vacancy for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post.

Q: What is the last date to apply for NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the application form is 27th January 2026.

Q: What is the salary for the Junior Research Fellow position?
A: The salary is ₹37,000 per month for Year 1 & 2.

Q: Is GATE or NET certification mandatory?
A: Yes, a valid GATE score or NET certificate of CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT/ICAR is an essential qualification for this post.

Active Recruitments

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NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 01 Post
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