National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the position of Junior Research Fellow JRF Job Opening 2026

The National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra) invites applications from Indian nationals for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a prestigious research project funded by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Aeronautical Research and Development Board (AR&DB). This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about contributing to cutting-edge research in the field of mechanical engineering, specifically focusing on the performance evaluation of thick section welds of Ti6Al4V alloy for aviation applications.

Job Opportunity at NIT Kurukshetra

Description

The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position is part of a research project titled “Residual Stresses and Performance Evaluation of Thick Section Welds of Ti6Al4V Alloy for Aviation Application.” This project is funded by the DRDO’s Aeronautical Research and Development Board (AR&DB). The selected candidate will work under the guidance of Dr. Dinesh W Rathod, Assistant Professor (Grade-I) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at NIT Kurukshetra.

Position

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Project Details

Project Title: “Residual Stresses and Performance Evaluation of thick section welds of Ti6Al4V alloy for Aviation Application”.

Duration of Project: 3 Years 

Funding Agency: Défense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Aeronautical Research and Development Board (AR&DB). 

PI: Dr. Dinesh W Rathod

Co-Investigator: Dr Vikas Kumar

Eligibility

Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering with a valid GATE score and a minimum of 8.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 75% marks in aggregate. Alternatively, candidates with an M.E./MTech in Manufacturing/Production/Mechanical Engineering or a relevant specialization with a valid GATE score and first division at both graduate and post-graduate levels are eligible. Candidates without a GATE score must qualify in a written examination conducted by NIT Kurukshetra. Desirable skills include knowledge of CAD/CAM, MATLAB, and Mathematical Modelling.

Minimum Monthly Remuneration

• Rs 37,000/- + HRA (10%)

How to Apply

Interested candidates must fill out the application form and register using the provided Google form link: https://forms.gle/do5rWycEgHsyUAgG7. Candidates should appear for the walk-in interview with the filled application form and all original and self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates at the Seminar Hall, Mechanical Engineering Department, NIT Kurukshetra. Bring all originals and self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates as per the above schedule at Seminar Hall, Mechanical Engineering Department, NIT Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra-136119, Haryana.

Important Date

The last date to apply is 30th October 2026.

 The walk-in interview and written test are scheduled for 21st November 2026, with a reporting time of 09:30 A.M.

Job Location 🇮🇳

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra-136 119, Haryana, India.

For Additional Information

For further details, candidates can contact the Principal Investigator, Dr. Dinesh W Rathod, via email at dinesh.rathod@nitkkr.ac.in or by phone at 9834749087.

Reference: https://nitkkr.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Advt.-No.-32.2026.pdf

 Highlights

This is a government job opportunity at NIT Kurukshetra, offering a monthly salary of Rs 37,000/- plus HRA. The position is ideal for candidates with a background in Mechanical/Production Engineering, providing a platform to work on a DRDO-funded project.

🔖 Post Expires on 30^th October 2026

Reference/Official Notification

For more details, refer to the official notification: Advt. No. 32/2026

This opportunity at NIT Kurukshetra is a significant step for aspiring researchers in the field of mechanical engineering, offering a chance to work on a project with real-world applications in aviation technology.