NIT Kurukshetra Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Posts

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

There are 02 JRF positions in total, one for each of the two projects. The notice does not give a category-wise break-up.

The notice prints one eligibility rule for the JRF positions. A candidate must meet either of the two options below. Post-graduation in Engineering/Technology with 60% aggregate marks or an average CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale for GEN. Marks are relaxed by 5%, or by a CGPA of 0.5 (10-point scale), for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The degree must be from a UGC recognized University/Institute/Autonomous body. Final-year Master's applicants who have submitted their dissertation/thesis but do not have final-semester results by the application deadline may apply. They must submit the results by 15 December 2026; otherwise any JRF offer made to them will be cancelled. OR a full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or 8.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale or equivalent. Desirable qualification: CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE qualification. The notice

The fellowship is Rs. 37,000/- p.m. + HRA (as per norms). The initial appointment is up to 30 June 2027. It is to be continued till September 2029 or co-terminus with the duration of the project, based on the candidate's performance (semester wise). The selected candidate will be encouraged to join and complete a Ph.D. at NIT Kurukshetra as per the rules and regulations of NIT Kurukshetra.

The selection process consists of a written test and an interview in physical mode at NIT Kurukshetra. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the written examination and interview schedule via e-mail. 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. The notice does not print the dates of the written test 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. The workplace may vary from time to time as per project requirements (spoke and hub institutions). Candidates must provide valid e-mail IDs, as they will be informed by e-mail about the written test and/or interview date.