Rojgar Studies

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra) has released advertisement number 31/2026, notifying 2 project-based vacancies, including 1 vacancy for the Junior Research Fellow post. Candidates applying for the Junior Research Fellow post must hold a Post-graduation Engineering/Technology or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology, with the pay specified as Rs. 37,000 p.m. + HRA. Eligible applicants must submit the online application in the prescribed format with all relevant educational certificates properly scanned in a single PDF file through the Google form on or before 20 October 2026. The selection process consists of a written test in physical mode at NIT Kurukshetra, followed by an interview in physical mode at NIT Kurukshetra.

NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow Overview

NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow Important Dates

NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

There are a total of 02 vacancies available for the Junior Research Fellow position under the SAKSHAM research project.

NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Not specified in the notification

NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow Qualification

Applicants in the final year of their Master’s programme who have submitted their dissertation/thesis but do not have their final-semester results by the application deadline may apply for the JRF position, provided they submit the results by 30th November 2026.

Desirable Qualification

CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE qualification

NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow Age Limit

Upper age limit 32 years as on last date of application.

Age Relaxation

Not specified in the notification

NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow Salary

NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow Selection Process

Selection process consists of a written test and an interview in Physical Mode at NIT Kurukshetra.

Written Test and Interview

Only the shortlisted candidates will be informed about the written examination and interview schedule via email. The syllabus for the written examination in the respective disciplines is as per their GATE/NET curriculum. Candidates who have qualified GATE/NET or any other national level examination are exempted from the written examination.

How to Apply for NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow

1. Download the application form in prescribed format available at the official link.
2. Fill out the application form carefully with all required details.
3. Scan all relevant educational certificates properly into a single PDF file.
4. Submit the application file through the official Google form link.
5. Ensure the application is submitted on or before 20.10.2026, 11:59 PM.

Documents Required

• Educational certificates (properly scanned in a single PDF file)
• Application form in prescribed format

NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will be rejected.
• The qualifications listed are minimum requirements and do not guarantee an invitation to the written test and/or interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview/written test.
• The applicant is responsible for the authenticity of the information and other documents submitted.
• The Institute reserves the right to cancel the recruitment without assigning any reason.
• Candidates must provide valid e-mail IDs in their application to receive test and interview updates.
• Final-year Master’s students must submit their final-semester results by 30th November 2026 if selected.

NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow Important Links