NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

National Institute of Technology Rourkela has released the recruitment notification for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post. Candidates with M.Sc./M.Tech (or equivalent) in Life Science/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biological Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Zoology/ Animal Science / Botany/ Genetics/... can apply online. The last date to apply is 10-Apr-2026.

National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Notification 2026 has been released under advertisement number NITR/SR/2025/Advt.-24LS009/L/126 for a project-based research position in the Life Sciences domain. A total of 1 Junior Research Fellow post will be filled through the NIT Rourkela JRF Recruitment 2026.

The offered salary is INR 37,000.00 per month. The age limit is Upper age limit 28 years (relaxed for SC/ST/PWD/Female by 5 years, OBC by 3 years). The selection process may include Short listing based on merit and need of the project, Online interview. Candidates should verify the latest instructions on the official website: https://nitrkl.ac.in/.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: M.Sc./M.Tech (or equivalent) in Life Science/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Biological Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Zoology/ Animal Science / Botany/ Genetics/ Environmental Science OR any other related branch of biological science with minimum 60% of marks or 6.5 CGPA in 10 point scale with valid GATE score or NET certificate of CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT/ICAR (LS/JRF).
• Age Limit: Upper age limit 28 years (relaxed for SC/ST/PWD/Female by 5 years, OBC by 3 years)