The National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) is inviting applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a sponsored research project. This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to advance their research careers in a prestigious institution. The engagement is purely on a temporary/contractual basis and will be co-terminus with the completion of the project.
Description
The project titled “Consortium of Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture, Health, Energy and Environment” is funded by a consortium and aims to explore innovative solutions in these critical areas. The selected candidates will work under the guidance of experienced Principal Investigators and contribute to cutting-edge research.
Position
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Project Associate – I (PA)
Project Details
Project Title: “Consortium of Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture, Health, Energy and Environment”.
ProjectCode: SR-25-CR-047
Funding Agency Details: 4211- ANRF [3499 0201 0052 015]
PI details: Prof.Swadesh Kumar Pratihar
Co-PI: Prof.Himanshu Bhushan Sahu
Project Title:
H3C – “Self-powered wearable devices and drug delivery systems with biosensors for continuous healthcare monitoring”
Desirable Qualifications: MSc in any biological sciences with NET/GATE B.Tech/M.Tech in Biotechnology/Biomedical Engineering/Electrical Engineering (Biology in 12th). A GATE qualification is mandatory for B.Tech applicants.
Investigators Contact : Bismita Nayak nayakb@nitrkl.ac.in
E1.1 “LSCF/BSCF perovskites and Gd-containing pyrochlore ceramics for electrocatalysts”
Desirable Qualifications: BE/B.Tech/M.Sc. (with GATE) with a CGPA of 7.0 or 65% marks OR M.Tech in Ceramic Engg. /Metallurgical and Materials Engg./Chemical Engg. /Mechanical Engg. /Biomedical Engg. /Nanotechnology /Biotechnology OR MSc (with GATE) in Physics /Chemistry /Materials Science /Nano Science with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks.
Investigators Contact : Swadesh K Pratihar skpratihar@nitrkl.ac.in
E2.1 – “Disordered Rocksalt-type (DRX) cathodes for Li ion batteries”
Desirable Qualifications: BE/B.Tech/M.Sc. (with GATE) with a CGPA of 7.0 or 65% marks OR M.Tech in Ceramic Engg. /Metallurgical and Materials Engg./Chemical Engg. /Mechanical Engg. /Biomedical Engg. /Nanotechnology /Biotechnology OR MSc (with GATE) in Physics /Chemistry /Materials Science /Nano Science with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks.
Investigators Contact: Partha Saha sahap@nitrkl.ac.in
E2.4 – “PDC hybrids for sodium ion battery anodes”
Desirable Qualifications: BE/B.Tech/M.Sc. (with GATE) with a CGPA of 7.0 or 65% marks OR M.Tech in Ceramic Engg. /Metallurgical and Materials Engg./Chemical Engg. /Mechanical Engg. /Biomedical Engg. /Nanotechnology /Biotechnology OR MSc (with GATE) in Physics /Chemistry /Materials Science /Nano Science with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks.
Investigators Contact: Shantanu K Behera beherash@nitrkl.ac.in
E4.1 – “Grid Synchronization, energy management and protection strategies for microgrid:”
Desirable Qualifications: MTech/ME/M.S. in Electrical / Control Engineering/ Energy Engg. or equivalent, relevant to the area of research OR BTech/BE in Electrical/ Control Engineering or equivalent Engineering or equivalent, and having a CGPA/CPI score of 7.00 (out of 10.0) and above with a valid GATE score can apply for admission to the PhD programme. Power Systems, Microgrid Control, Operation, and Cybersecurity, Power Electronics and Drives, Active Power Filter, Renewable Energy & EV, AI/ML based Control Applications, Battery, Hydrogen Storage, Fuel Cells, Supercapacitors.
Investigators Contact: Pravat Kumar Ray rayp@nitrkl.ac.in
E4.2 – “Green Hydrogen Integration and Microgrid Stability”
Desirable Qualifications: MTech/ME/M.S. in Electrical / Control Engineering/ Energy Engg. or equivalent, relevant to the area of research OR BTech/BE in Electrical/ Control Engineering or equivalent Engineering or equivalent, and having a CGPA/CPI score of 7.00 (out of 10.0) and above with a valid GATE score can apply for admission to the PhD programme. Power Systems, Microgrid Control, Operation, and Cybersecurity, Power Electronics and Drives, Active Power Filter, Renewable Energy & EV, AI/ML based Control Applications, Battery, Hydrogen Storage, Fuel Cells, Supercapacitors.
Investigators Contact: Monalisa Pattnaik pattnaikm@nitrkl.ac.in
E4.4 – “Grid-Interactive AC-DC Microgrid System Analysis and AI/ML based Energy Forecasting”
Desirable Qualifications: MTech/ME/M.S. in Electrical / Control Engineering/ Energy Engg. or equivalent, relevant to the area of research OR BTech/BE in Electrical/ Control Engineering or equivalent Engineering or equivalent, and having a CGPA/CPI score of 7.00 (out of 10.0) and above with a valid GATE score can apply for admission to the PhD programme. Power Systems, Microgrid Control, Operation, and Cybersecurity, Power Electronics and Drives, Active Power Filter, Renewable Energy & EV, AI/ML based Control Applications, Battery, Hydrogen Storage, Fuel Cells, Supercapacitors.
Investigators Contact: Arnab Ghosh ghosha@nitrkl.ac.in
E4.6 – “Renewable Energy Integrated Secure Network Control and Protection Strategies:”
Desirable Qualifications: MTech/ME/M.S. in Electrical / Control Engineering/ Energy Engg. or equivalent, relevant to the area of research OR BTech/BE in Electrical/ Control Engineering or equivalent Engineering or equivalent, and having a CGPA/CPI score of 7.00 (out of 10.0) and above with a valid GATE score can apply for admission to the PhD programme. Power Systems, Microgrid Control, Operation, and Cybersecurity, Power Electronics and Drives, Active Power Filter, Renewable Energy & EV, AI/ML based Control Applications, Battery, Hydrogen Storage, Fuel Cells, Supercapacitors.
Investigators Contact: Jatin Pradhan pradhanjk@nitrkl.ac.in
N3.1 – “Environmentally Degradable Supramolecular Plastics for Sustainable Solutions”
Desirable Qualifications: M.Sc. in Chemistry (or Industrial / Applied / Environmental / Polymer / Materials Chemistry) with 65% marks or 7.00 CGPA with a valid GATE/NET score
Investigators Contact: Bimalendu Adhikari adhikarib@nitrkl.ac.in
N3.4 – “Development of Sustainable Geopolymer Concrete “
Desirable Qualifications: B.Tech/B.E. in Civil Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 (60%)/1st class with valid GATE/NET score, and M.E./M.Tech in Structural Engineering/Construction Technology and Management/Construction Management/Construction Technology with a minimum CGPA of 6.5/Percentage 60% /1st class from a recognized Technological University Good Background in Concrete Technology with a valid GATE/NET Score
Investigators Contact: Subhajit Mondal mondalsubhajit@nitrkl.ac.in
Eligibility
Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in basic science or a graduate/postgraduate degree in a professional course selected through a process described through any of the following: National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE. The selection process through national level examinations conducted by central government departments and their agencies and institutions such as DBT, DST, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc., is also acceptable.
Minimum Monthly Remuneration
- Year 1 & 2: ₹37,000
- Year 3 onwards: ₹42,000
How to Apply
The candidate(s) are required to send the complete filled and signed application (soft copy) with documents regarding educational qualification indicating percentage of marks / division (mark-sheets and / or certificates), research papers (if any), work experience certificate (if any) etc.. This may be built as a single PDF file and sent by email with “Advertisement No.* on the subject link to the above mentioned e-mail IDs. NO hard copies of applications) are required to be sent to the Institute.
Important Date
The last date for submitting the application is October 1, 2026.
Job Location
NIT Rourkela, Sector 1, Rourkela, Sundergarh Dist., Odisha 769 008, India
For Additional Information
For more details, candidates can refer to the official notification available on the NIT Rourkela website (https://www.nitrkl.ac.in/docs/Career/ProjectFelow/2026/23092026175730270.pdf) or contact the respective Principal Investigators mentioned in the project details.
email: skpratihar@nitrkl.ac.in, hbsahu@nitrkl.ac.in
Highlights
This is a prestigious opportunity to work on a government-funded project at NIT Rourkela, offering a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to significant research in sustainable technologies.
- Government Job Opportunity in National Technical Research Organisation
- Monthly Salary ₹37,000 to ₹42,000
- Job Opportunity for Engineering in Computers/ Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Communication
🔖 Post Expires on 01.10.2026
In conclusion, the Junior Research Fellow position at NIT Rourkela offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful research. Interested candidates should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and apply before the deadline to be considered for this prestigious role.