NIT Rourkela is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for a project on parboiled rice and extruded food products in its Department of Food Process Engineering. The fellowship pays INR 37,000.00 per month for 1 year and 5 months. You need a B.Tech with an M.Tech in Food Process Engineering or a related field. Applications go by email until 12 November 2026, and shortlisted candidates will have an online interview on 16 November 2026.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Institute of Technology Rourkela |
| Advertisement number | NITR / SR / 2026 / Advt.- 26FP002 / L / 086, dated 29.10.2026 |
| Post | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total vacancies | 01 (One) |
| Fellowship | INR 37,000.00 per month (Year 1 & 2) |
| Upper age limit | 28 years |
| How to apply | By email, as a single PDF |
| Start date | 29.10.2026 |
| Last date | 12.11.2026 |
| Selection | Shortlisting and online interview |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
About NIT Rourkela
The National Institute of Technology Rourkela is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is at Sector 1, Rourkela, Sundergarh District, Odisha 769 008. Its Sponsored Research, Industrial Consultancy and Continuing Education (SRICCE) section issued this advertisement for a project position.
Project Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project title | Improved Technology and Process for Parboiled Rice and Selected Extruded Products |
| Project code | SR/26/FP/002 |
| Project closing date | 24.03.2028 |
| Department | Food Process Engineering |
| Funding agency | IIT Kharagpur |
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Chandrakant Genu Dalbhagat |
| Co-Principal Investigator | Prof. Shubham Mahendra Nimbkar |
The JRF will carry out research and development work in line with the approved project objectives. The work focuses on paddy soaking, parboiling, milling and ageing of rice, and on extrusion processing.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 (One) | INR 37,000.00 per month (Year 1 & 2) |
The post lasts 01 year and 05 months. It is purely temporary and contractual, and it ends when the project is completed.
NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Eligibility 2026
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 28 years. Age is counted as on the last date for receipt of applications, which is 12 November 2026.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PWD / Female | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
Essential Qualification
You need a B. Tech with an M.Tech in one of these fields, with a minimum CGPA of 6.5/10.0 (or 60% aggregate):
- Food Process Engineering
- Food Engineering and Technology
- Food Technology
- Processing and Food Engineering
- Agricultural Process Engineering
- Post Harvest Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
Preferred and Desirable
- Preference goes to candidates with prior research experience in operating and handling a twin-screw extruder, rice milling equipment and paddy parboiling equipment.
- Knowledge of machine design, CAD software, Artificial Intelligence–Machine Learning (AI-ML) modelling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation is desirable.
- Qualifying GATE/NET or another relevant national-level examination is an additional advantage.
Experience in a discipline or area of work is counted only from the date you gained the minimum required qualification. For the full eligibility details of the post, see the official notification.
Selection Process
- Candidates are shortlisted on merit and on the needs of the project. Having the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call.
- NIT Rourkela may set higher criteria for shortlisting from the candidates who meet the advertised qualification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be told about the online interview.
- Selection or joining will be cancelled if any information or document is found to be suppressed.
| Interview detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online |
| Date | 16.11.2026 |
| Time | 10:00 AM |
| Department | Department of Food Process Engineering |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 29.10.2026 |
| Last date for applications | 12.11.2026 |
| Online interview | 16.11.2026, 10:00 AM |
How to Apply for NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026
- Download the application form from the NIT Rourkela homepage: FACULTY & STAFF → SRICCE → Career → Notices.
- Fill in the form completely and sign it.
- Combine the signed form and all your documents into a single PDF file.
- Email the PDF to the PI and Co-PI at [email protected] and [email protected]. Put the advertisement number (26FP002) in the subject line.
- Send it by 12 November 2026. Do not send a hard copy to the Institute.
Documents to include in the PDF:
- Mark sheets and/or certificates for your educational qualifications, showing your percentage of marks or division
- Research papers, if any
- Work experience certificates, if any
For questions about eligibility, you can call Prof. Chandrakant Genu Dalbhagat on 8348561119 or Prof. Shubham Mahendra Nimbkar on 8652827983.
All other terms and conditions follow the funding agency's guidelines for this position, as amended from time to time.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official notification (PDF) | NIT Rourkela JRF notification (PDF) |
| Email to the PI | [email protected] |
| Email to the Co-PI | [email protected] |