NIT Rourkela, Odisha has released the notification for NIT Rourkela JRF 2025. Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Fellow under a sponsored project titled “Design & Development of Alternative Air Bearings for High-Speed ACM Rotor.” in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. There is a vacancy for 01 JRF Post of tenure 03 years. The Interview is on 15th October,2025. The last date for submitting the application is 13th October, 2025.
NIT Rourkela JRF 2025 Recruitment – An Overview
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Fellow |
| Vacancy | 01 |
| Job Posting | NIT Rourkela |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date of Application | 13th OCt,2025 |
NIT Rourkela JRF 2025 Recruitment Project Details
| Project Name | Design & Development of Alternative Air Bearings for High-Speed ACM Rotor. |
| Project Duration | 03 years |
| PI Details | Prof. Suraj Kumar Behera |
| PI Contact Num/Email | Refer Notiifcation |
NIT Rourkela JRF 2025 Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants must have M.E. / M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Production / Manufacturing / Industrial / Energy / Cryogenic Engineering with at least 65% marks (CGPA 7.0) and a valid GATE score. OR
B.Tech / B.E in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5) and a valid GATE score.
Experience/Desirable qualification :
- Knowledge on any 3D modelling software, MATLAB
- Basic understanding of machine design mechanics of solids, bearing design, vibration and rotor dynamics
NIT Rourkela JRF 2025 Recruitment Age Limit
Upper Age Limit – 28 years.
Relaxation up to 05 years in case of SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates and 03 years in case of OBC(Non-creamy) layer candidates
Vacancy Details
The NIT Rourkela JRF 2025 Recruitment notification announces one vacancy for a project-based post. The duration of the project is 03 years
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Remuneration |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 | Rs. 37,000 per month (1st & 2nd Year), RS. 42,000 per month (3rd Year) |
Application Fee :
There is no application Fee.
NIT Rourkela JRF 2025 Recruitment How to Apply
- The application link is available in NIT Rourkela Home Page. Then move to FAculty & Staff and then SRICCE . After that move to Career Notice to fill up the online application form.
- The candidates are required to completely fill up the application form (soft copy ) with the documents regarding educational qualifications, work experience if any.
- Fill up and sign the application form as per the notification format.
- This may be built as single PDF file and to be sent by email with subject line “Advertisement No.” to the mentioned official email IDs in the notification.
- No hard copies of the application are required.
- Ascertain to fill up the application form and submit before the last date of application.
Important Dates
Applicants must bear in mind the important dates for the NIT Rourkela JRF 2025 Recruitment to ensure timely submission of the application form.
- Last Date of submission of Online Application: 13/10/2025
- Date of JRF Interview: 15/10/2025
NIT Rourkela JRF 2025 FAQs
1.What is the last date of submission of form ?
13 october 2025
2. What is the date of interview of NIT JRF Recruitment 2025 ?
15 october 2025
3. What is the venue of the JRF Interview ?
NIT Rourkela
4.What is the vacancy in the JRF Recruitment 2025 ?
01 in the Junior Research Fellowship
5. What is the qualification required for the JRF ?
ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering/ Production Engineering/ Cryogenic /Energy Engineering with at least 65 percentage of marks and CGPA 7.0 and a valid GATE score.
OR
B.Tech /BE in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60 percentage marks and a valid GATE score.6. What is the age limit for JRF Interview ?
The age limit for the JRF is 28 years and it is relaxable up to five years in case of SC/ST/PwD/ Female candidates and three years in case of OBC Non Creamy layer candidates.