NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Advt 37

NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 (Advt 37) — 1 post

The National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra has invited applications for one Junior Research Fellow post under the project "SAKSHAM — Scientific Advancements in Knowledge for Sustainability, Healthcare, and Materials", sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the ANRF PAIR Program. This vacancy is in the Advanced Materials theme and is implemented at NIT Kurukshetra in collaboration with IIT Indore (the hub institute). Advertisement 37/2026. This is a separate advertisement from Advt. 36/2026, which covers two different JRF posts with a different last date and a different apply mode.

Who can apply

Either of these: post-graduation in Mechanical or Production Engineering or Technology with 60% aggregate marks or an average CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale for General category candidates (relaxed by 5% marks or by a CGPA of 0.5 for SC/ST/PwD candidates), from a UGC-recognised University, Institute or Autonomous body; or a full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or equivalent with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or 8.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale. Final-year Master's applicants who have submitted their dissertation or thesis but do not have final-semester results by the deadline may apply, but they must submit the results by 30 November 2026, otherwise any JRF offer made will be cancelled. A CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE qualification is desirable. The upper age limit is 32 years as on the last date of application; no minimum age is stated.

The project

The JRF will work on "Development and Optimization of Ultrasonic Assisted Stir Cast Rare Earth-Modified Magnesium Alloy Hybrid Composites for Aerospace and Automotive Applications", with Lead Co-PI Dr. Lalit Thakur, Mechanical Engineering Department, NIT Kurukshetra.

Fellowship and tenure

The fellowship is Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA as per norms. The initial appointment is up to 30 June 2027, to be continued till September 2029 or co-terminus with the project, based on performance (semester wise). The selected candidate will be encouraged to join and complete a Ph.D. at NIT Kurukshetra and will have the opportunity to work under the supervision of a faculty member at IIT Indore.

Fee

No application fee is stated in the notice.

Selection and how to apply

Selection is through a written test and interview in physical mode at NIT Kurukshetra; only shortlisted candidates are informed of the schedule by email. The syllabus is as per the GATE/NET curriculum. Candidates who have qualified GATE, NET or any other national-level examination are exempted from the written examination. No TA/DA is paid. Apply by email to the Lead Co-PI at lalitthakur@nitkkr.ac.in, sending the application in the prescribed format with a detailed CV and self-attested photocopies of documents (marksheets, category, achievements, experience and so on). The same address can be used for queries. Last date: 11:59 PM on 20 November 2026.