NIT Kurukshetra Recruitment 2026: 2 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Apply Online @ nitkkr.ac.in

About the ANRF SAKSHAM Project

The vacant Junior Research Fellow positions are part of the ANRF PAIR Program-sponsored project titled SAKSHAM – Scientific Advancements in Knowledge for Sustainability, Healthcare, and Materials, funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The project focuses on Health and Medical Technologies (HMT), implemented at the spoke institution NIT Kurukshetra in collaboration with the hub institution IIT Indore (Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore, Madhya Pradesh).

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

The official notification does not specify a category-wise vacancy break-up. The upper age limit is 32 years as on the last date of application. No age relaxation is specified in the notice.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

A candidate must satisfy either of the two eligibility options listed below:

• Option A – Post-graduation: Post-graduation in Engineering/Technology with 60% aggregate marks or an average CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (for General category candidates). Marks are relaxed by 5% (i.e., 55% marks) or by a CGPA of 0.5 (i.e., 6.0 CGPA) on a 10-point scale for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The degree must be from a UGC-recognized University/Institute/Autonomous body.
  Final-year Master's applicants who have submitted their dissertation/thesis but do not have final-semester results by the deadline may apply, provided they submit results by 15 December 2026. Failure to submit will result in cancellation of any JRF offer.
• Option B – Bachelor's Degree: Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or 8.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale or equivalent.

Desirable Qualification: CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE qualification. The notification states that listed qualifications are minimum requirements and do not guarantee an invitation to the written test and/or interview. Candidates should refer to the official notification for discipline-specific eligibility of each project.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Application Screening: Applications received before 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM will be screened for basic eligibility. Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
2. Written Test: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written examination conducted at NIT Kurukshetra. The syllabus will follow the respective discipline's GATE/NET curriculum. Candidates who have already qualified GATE/NET or any other national-level examination are exempted from the written examination.
3. Interview: Candidates clearing the written test (or exempted) will be called for an in-person interview at NIT Kurukshetra.
4. Communication: Written test and interview dates will be sent exclusively via the e-mail ID provided in the application.

No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview/written test.

The Institute reserves the right to cancel the recruitment without assigning any reason.

How to Apply – NIT Kurukshetra JRF 2026

1. Open the prescribed application format linked in the official notification.
2. Fill in all details in the prescribed format.
3. Scan all relevant educational certificates and combine them into a single PDF file.
4. Submit the completed application and certificate PDF through the Google Form linked in the notice.
5. Ensure a valid e-mail ID is provided — written test and interview dates will be communicated only by e-mail.
6. Submit before 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM.

For queries, candidates may email [email protected] or [email protected].

Important Dates

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets for relevant Engineering/Technology qualifications
• Final-year Master's Result (if applicable) — to be submitted by 15 December 2026
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE Scorecard (if qualified — for exemption from written test and desirable qualification)
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Single scanned PDF combining all certificates for Google Form submission

Instructions:

• The applicant is responsible for the authenticity of all information and documents submitted.
• The workplace may vary from time to time as per project requirements (between NIT Kurukshetra and IIT Indore).
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview/written test.
• The Institute reserves the right to cancel the recruitment without assigning any reason.
• Selected candidates will be encouraged to join and complete a Ph.D. at NIT Kurukshetra as per the rules and regulations of NIT Kurukshetra.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions