NITW JRF Recruitment 2026

NIT Warangal is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Biotechnology for a DBT-funded research project. If you have the required Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biosciences, Bioengineering, Life Sciences, or related qualification, you can apply online through the official Google Form and email route. The last date to apply is 31 July 2026 by 11:59 PM. Salary is Rs. 37,000 per month, with HRA or hostel and mess facility as per institute rules and availability.

National Institute of Technology Warangal JRF Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal) has released a project advertisement dated 23 June 2026 for one JRF post under the Department of Biotechnology. The project title is Sustainable bioproduction of Nitrilase using unicellular Cyanobacterial species and in vivo and in silico enzyme characterization. This is a temporary research position funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), India.

The project duration is two years or until closure of the project, whichever is earlier, with performance evaluation every year. The role is suitable for applicants who want hands-on research work in cyanobacterial culturing, strain maintenance, enzyme studies, bioprocess optimisation, and bioinformatics-based analysis. The selected JRF may also register for a PhD degree at NIT Warangal as per institute rules, but they must apply separately when the PhD advertisement opens.

Who Can Apply?

Engineering and Technology Route

• Route 1: B.E./B.Tech. in Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biosciences and Bioengineering, or related fields, plus M.E./M.Tech./M.S. by Research or eligible two-year M.S. from abroad in related fields.
• Marks for Route 1: GEN, GEN-EWS, and OBC-NCL need at least 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA at both UG and PG. SC, ST, and PwD need at least 55% aggregate marks or 6.0 CGPA.
• Route 2: B.E./B.Tech. in the listed biotechnology or related fields with a valid GATE score.
• Marks for Route 2: GEN, GEN-EWS, and OBC-NCL need at least 7.0 CGPA out of 10 or 65% marks. SC, ST, and PwD need at least 6.5 CGPA out of 10 or 60% marks.

Science and Life Sciences Route

• Route 3: M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, or related fields, plus M.Tech. in Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biosciences and Bioengineering, or related fields.
• Route 4: M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, or related fields.
• Preferred qualification: GATE or CSIR-UGC NET qualification will get preference.
• Desirable skills: Prior work with cyanobacteria, enzymes, and basic bioinformatics tools or databases will help.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 30 years.
• Age relaxation: Upper age is relaxable up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, Women, and Physically Challenged applicants.

Salary

• JRF fellowship: Rs. 37,000 per month for two years.
• HRA: Payable as per NIT Warangal institute rules.
• Accommodation: On-campus hostel and mess facilities may be available, subject to availability.
• The post is purely temporary and connected to the project duration.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

The notification mentions shortlisting and interview for this JRF post. It does not give any written exam pattern.

1. Application Screening: NIT Warangal will check the application, Bio-data/CV, certificates, and eligibility details.
2. Shortlist: The list of applicants called for the next step will be announced on the institute website and may also be shared by email or phone.
3. Interview: Shortlisted applicants must attend an online or offline interview, depending on institute decision.
4. Document Verification: Original certificates and proof details may be checked before final selection.

The notification says no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. If the interview is conducted online, you need a good internet connection.

How to Apply

1. Download the official JRF advertisement and application proforma from nitw.ac.in.
2. Fill in the application form for the Department of Biotechnology JRF project.
3. Prepare your Bio-data/CV and scanned copies of certificates.
4. Combine the form, Bio-data/CV, and certificate scans into one PDF file.
5. Submit the details through the official Google Form at forms.gle/Kn7br5FmeSezXsR19.
6. Email the soft copy to anbu@nitw.ac.in and thyagesh@nitw.ac.in before 31 July 2026 by 11:59 PM.

The contact persons named in the notice are Prof. Anbumathi P and Prof. Thygeshwar Chandran from the Department of Biotechnology, NIT Warangal. Use the official Google Form and email IDs from the advertisement, and keep the PDF clear because the same file is used to check your education, category, scorecard, experience, and research details.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 23 June 2026
• Application Start: 23 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 31 July 2026 by 11:59 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced

The last date in the official advertisement is 31 July 2026 by 11:59 PM. The interview date is not given in the notification, so check nitw.ac.in and your email after applying.

• Handle cyanobacterial culturing and strain maintenance for the DBT project
• Work on bioprocess optimisation and design of experiments
• Prepare enzyme extraction, purification, assay, and kinetics work under project guidance
• Assist with in silico analysis, kinetic modelling, and interpretation of research results
• Keep laboratory records, datasets, reports, and project documents updated
• Support the PI and Co-PI during reviews, presentations, publications, and project reporting
• Follow NIT Warangal laboratory, safety, research, and documentation rules