NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
Updated: 2026-11-09 | Latest Jobs | National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra)
National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra has invited applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under the SAKSHAM research project of the ANRF PAIR programme, a collaboration in which NIT Kurukshetra is the spoke institution and IIT Indore is the hub. The vacancy is in the Advanced Materials theme, and the selected fellow will work on the development and optimisation of ultrasonic-assisted stir-cast, rare earth-modified magnesium alloy hybrid composites intended for aerospace and automotive applications. The project is led at NIT Kurukshetra by Lead Co-PI Dr. Lalit Thakur of the Mechanical Engineering Department, and the workplace may shift between the spoke and hub institutions as the project requires.
Applicants should hold a postgraduate degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering/Technology with at least 60% aggregate marks (6.5 CGPA), with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates, or a full-time bachelor's degree in engineering/technology with at least 75% marks (8.0 CGPA). A CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE qualification is desirable, and the upper age limit is 32 years on the last date of application. The fellowship is Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA. The initial appointment runs up to 30 June 2027 and may continue till September 2029, co-terminus with the project, based on semester-wise performance. The selected candidate will also be encouraged to enrol for a PhD at NIT Kurukshetra and may work under the supervision of a faculty member at IIT Indore.
Interested candidates must email the application in the prescribed format, together with a detailed CV and self-attested copies of documents, to the Lead Co-PI at lalitthakur@nitkkr.ac.in so that it reaches by 20 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Selection is through a written test and interview held in physical mode at NIT Kurukshetra, and candidates who have qualified GATE/NET or another national-level examination are exempted from the written test. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the schedule by email, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending.
| Organisation | National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra) |
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| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Materials theme (ANRF PAIR SAKSHAM project) |
| Total Posts | 1 Post |
| Qualification | Post-graduation in Mechanical/Production Engineering/Technology with 60% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale (relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD), OR full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with 75% aggregate marks or 8.0 CGPA. Desirable: CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE qualification. |
| State | All India |
| Category | Latest Jobs |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 November 2026 (by 11:59 PM, by email) |
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| Final-year Master's candidates: last date to submit final results | 30 November 2026 |
| All Categories | No application fee is mentioned in the official notification (application is submitted by email) |
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- Post-graduation in Mechanical/Production Engineering/Technology with at least 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA from a UGC-recognised university/institute/autonomous body; marks relaxed by 5% (or 0.5 CGPA) for SC/ST/PwD candidates
- OR a full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with at least 75% aggregate marks or 8.0 CGPA
- Final-year Master's students who have submitted their dissertation/thesis but await final-semester results may apply; results must be submitted by 30 November 2026, failing which any JRF offer will be cancelled
- Desirable qualification: CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE
- Upper age limit is 32 years as on the last date of application
Selection Process
- Written test and interview in physical mode at NIT Kurukshetra. Candidates who have qualified GATE/NET or any other national-level examination are exempted from the written examination. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the schedule by email. No TA/DA is payable.
Salary / Pay Scale
Fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA (as per norms)
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