NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Walk-in Interview Details

NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 Overview

The National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post under the Department of Civil Engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in Transportation Engineering to work on research projects in Pavement Engineering. The engagement is purely temporary and contractual.

Recruitment Type

This is a Direct Recruitment based on an Offline Walk-in Interview. There is no competitive written examination (Prelims/Mains) required for this position. Selection is based on merit and the project's requirements.

Key Highlights

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Essential:
  • B.Tech/B.E. in Civil Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 7.0 or 65%.
  • M.E/M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60%.
  • Must have a 1st class career throughout (School, Graduation, Post-Graduation).
  • For Engineering disciplines, the candidate must have passed Mathematics in +2 Science or Diploma.
• Desirable:
  • Good knowledge of Pavement Engineering (Pavement materials, Pavement Design, Characterization of Asphalt Mixtures).
  • Qualified in GATE or other national level fellowship tests (DST-INSPIRE, etc.).

2. Age Limit & Relaxation

• Maximum Age: 28 years.
• Cut-off Date: Age is calculated as of 04-03-2026.
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST/PWD/Female: Relaxation of up to 5 years.
  • OBC (Non-creamy layer): Relaxation of up to 3 years.

Selection Process

Since this is a research position, the selection does not involve a written exam. The process is as follows:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and the project's requirements.
2. Walk-in Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an offline interview.
3. Final Selection: Based on interview performance. Suppression of information leads to cancellation.

Interview Schedule

• Date: 11-Mar-2026
• Time: 10:30 AM
• Venue: Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Rourkela.
• Note: Only short-listed candidates will be informed via email regarding the interview details.

Application Fee

Not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Please refer to the official notification PDF for confirmation.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Interested candidates must apply Offline via email. No hard copies are required.

1. Prepare Documents: Gather soft copies of your application, educational certificates (mark sheets), research papers (if any), and work experience certificates.
2. Compile PDF: Build all documents into a single PDF file.
3. Find Application Form:
   • Visit the NIT Rourkela Homepage: www.nitrkl.ac.in.
   • Navigate to: FACULTY & STAFF → SRICCE → Career → Notices.
4. Send Email:
   • Send the single PDF to the email ID mentioned in the official notification (Likely HR department or Project Lead).
   • Subject Line: Must contain the Advertisement No. (NITR/SR/2025/Advt.-25CE041/L/116).
5. Deadline: Ensure the email is sent before or on 04 March 2026.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click here to Download
• Official Website: Click here to Visit
• Application Form / More Details: Visit Faculty & Staff → SRICCE → Career → Notices on official website.