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

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Total Vacancies
01 Post
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Salary / Remuneration
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Selection / Apply Mode
Direct Walk-in
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Interview Date
04 March 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization National Institute of Technology Rourkela 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. NITR/SR/2025/Advt
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Max 28 Years (01 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Offline (By Post) No Prior Online Reg. Required 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 04 March 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Rourkela.
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Refer Official Notification 🌐 Authority Official Website www.nitrkl.ac.in ↗
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Candidates must verify and arrange the following documents in chronological order prior to reporting to the interview venue:

✅ Bio-data / Proforma: Duly completed, signed application form (per notification format).
✅ Original Certificates: 10th / Matriculation (DOB proof), Essential Degrees & Marksheets.
✅ Self-Attested Photocopies: Two complete sets of photocopies of all relevant testimonials.
✅ Passport Photographs: 2 to 4 recent passport-size colour photographs (same as bio-data).
✅ Valid Photo ID Proof: Original Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or PAN Card.
✅ Experience & NOC: Experience certificates and "No Objection Certificate" if currently employed.

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In the event of a disproportionately high candidate turnout for the walk-in interview, the competent committee reserves the discretionary right to conduct an objective preliminary written / screening test to shortlist candidates before calling them for personal interview.

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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

Organization Name National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela)
Post Name Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Total Vacancies 01 (One)
Salary INR 37,000/- (Year 1 & 2) & INR 42,000/- (Year 3) + HRA
Last Date to Apply 04 March 2026
Official Website nitrkl.ac.in

Vacancy Details

Post Name Pay Scale/Salary Age Limit (as of 04-03-2026)
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
(Advt No: NITR/SR/2025/Advt.-25CE041/L/116)		 Year 1 & 2: INR 37,000/- per month (+) HRA (if applicable)
Year 3: INR 42,000/- per month (+) HRA (if applicable) 		Max 28 Years

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

Event Date
Notification Release 05-Feb-2026
Application Submission Deadline 04-Mar-2026
Walk-in Interview 11-Mar-2026 at 10:30 AM

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