National Institute of Technology Rourkela invites applications for 2 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate positions under the ANRF-PAIR project. The monthly fellowship is ₹37,000 for the first two years and ₹42,000 thereafter (or ₹30,000 for Project Associate). The last date to submit applications via email is October 29, 2026, with interviews scheduled for November 4, 2026.
Important dates
- Application start13 October 2026
- Last date to apply29 October 2026
- Last date of submission of application by email29 October 2026
- Test / Interview4 November 2026
- Intimation of selection by email10 November 2026
- Date of Joining30 November 2026
Eligibility
Post Graduate degree in basic science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, DBT, DST, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.). Specific branch criteria apply for BE/B.Tech/M.Sc/M.Tech as per project details.
Age limit
- Age— – 28 years
- As on29 October 2026
- NoteUpper age limit is 28 years, relaxed up to 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female applicants and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
Vacancy posts
| Post | Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Disordered Rocksalt-type (DRX) cathodes for Li-ion batteries | 1 | BE/B.Tech/M.Sc. (with GATE) with a CGPA of 7.0 or 65% marks OR M.Tech in Ceramic Engg. /Metallurgical and Materials Engg./Chemical Engg. /Mechanical Engg. /Biomedical Engg. /Nanotechnology /Biotechnology OR MSc (with GATE) in Physics /Chemistry /Materials Science /Nano Science with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks. |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Development of Sustainable Geopolymer Concrete | 1 | B.Tech/B.E. in Civil Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 (60%)/1st class with valid GATE/NET score, and M.E./M.Tech in Structural Engineering/Construction Technology and Management/Construction Management/Construction Technology. |
Pay scale
₹37,000 - ₹42,000 per month
Selection process
Shortlisting based on merit and project requirements followed by an Online/In-person Interview.
How to apply
- Prepare a complete filled and signed application form (soft copy) along with educational qualification documents, grade sheets, certificates, research papers, and work experience certificates.
- Compile all documents into a single PDF file.
- Send the application via email with 'Advertisement No.' in the subject line to [email protected] with a copy to the relevant Project Investigator.
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