National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, a premier technical institute in Haryana, has announced recruitment for Junior Research Fellow positions under the ANRF PAIR SAKSHAM research project, run in collaboration with IIT Indore. A total of two posts are on offer in the Computer Engineering department, with work focused on machine learning frameworks for antimicrobial resistance diagnostics. The role is project-based research work, and selected fellows may also be encouraged to pursue a Ph.D. at the institute.
NIT Kurukshetra JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted 10 Oct 2026Updated 10 Oct 202631/2026
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
20 Oct
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Last date 20 Oct 2026 · 2 days left
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About NIT Kurukshetra JRF Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra
- Advertisement No.
- 31/2026
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Job Location
- Kurukshetra, Haryana
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 32 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 37,000/- p.m. + HRA (as per norms)
- Tenure
- Initial appointment up to 30 June 2027, to be continued till September 2029 or co-terminus with the duration of the project based on performance (semester wise)
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
1
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Post-graduation Engineering/Technology with 60% aggregate marks/ Average (CGPA) 6.5 on a 10-point scale for GEN, and marks will be relaxed by 5% or by a CGPA of 0.5 (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PwD candidates from a UGC recognized University/ Institute/ Autonomous bodies. OR 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. 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. They must submit the results by 30th November 2026; otherwise, any JRF offer made to them will be cancelled. Desirable Qualification: CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE qualification.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Post-graduation Engineering/Technology with 60% aggregate marks/ Average (CGPA) 6.5 on a 10-point scale for GEN, and marks will be relaxed by 5% or by a CGPA of 0.5 (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PwD candidates from a UGC recognized University/ Institute/ Autonomous bodies. OR 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. 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. They must submit the results by 30th November 2026; otherwise, any JRF offer made to them will be cancelled. Desirable Qualification: CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE qualification. |
Age Limit
Upper age limit 32 years as on last date of application
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
Physical mode at NIT Kurukshetra; syllabus for the written examination in the respective discipline is as per the GATE/NET curriculum. Candidates who qualified GATE/NET or any other national level examination are exempted.
- 2Interview
Physical mode at NIT Kurukshetra. Only shortlisted candidates are informed of the written test and interview schedule by email.
Salary Structure
Rs. 37,000/- p.m. + HRA (as per norms)
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form in the prescribed format from the official link
- 2Fill in the application form with all required details
- 3Scan all relevant educational certificates into a single PDF file
- 4Submit the application through the official Google form
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application form in prescribed format
•Educational certificates scanned properly in a single PDF file
Important Details
- The workplace may vary from time to time as per project requirements between the spoke institution NIT Kurukshetra and the hub institution IIT Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore (M.P.).
- The selected candidate will be encouraged to join and complete a Ph.D. at NIT Kurukshetra as per the rules and regulations of the institute.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview or written test.
- Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will be rejected.
- Candidates must provide valid e-mail IDs as the written test and interview schedule is sent by email.
Project and Sponsorship
02 JRF positions under the research project SAKSHAM - Scientific Advancements in Knowledge for Sustainability, Healthcare, and Materials, sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the ANRF PAIR Program, with NIT Kurukshetra as Spoke and IIT Indore as Hub. The vacant positions are in Health and Medical Technologies (HMT).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year Master's students apply for the JRF post?
Yes. Applicants in the final year of their Master's programme who have submitted their dissertation or thesis but do not have final-semester results by the application deadline may apply, provided they submit the results by 30 November 2026. Otherwise any JRF offer made to them will be cancelled.
Are GATE or NET qualified candidates exempted from the written test?
Yes. Candidates who have qualified GATE, NET or any other national level examination are exempted from the written examination and go straight to the interview stage.
Will the selected JRF get a chance to pursue a Ph.D.?
Yes. The selected candidate will be encouraged to join and complete a Ph.D. at NIT Kurukshetra as per the rules and regulations of the institute.
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