NIT Raipur JRF and Software Developer Recruitment 2026

NIT Raipur is hiring 3 posts — 2 Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and 1 Software Developer — for an AI-based research project on groundwater iron safety. If you have a B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, AI or related areas, you can apply by email. The last date to send your application is 23 May 2026. Walk-in interview is on 25 May 2026. Salary goes up to Rs. 50,000 per month.

National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur) JRF and Software Developer Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur), an Institute of National Importance, has released a notification (Adv. No. NITRR/IT/2026/16135) for 3 project positions under a Sponsored R&D Project funded by IBITF, DST, Government of India. The project is titled "AI-Driven Groundwater Iron Safety Framework for Tribal Mining Communities of Chhattisgarh". The work is split between NIT Raipur and GEC Jagdalpur. Selection is through walk-in interview only — no written exam. Freshers with strong AI and programming skills are encouraged to apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 2 posts (1 at GEC Jagdalpur, 1 at NIT Raipur)
• Software Developer: 1 post (at NIT Raipur)

Project Duration: 18 months (initially 6 months, extendable by 1 year based on performance and fund availability)

Who Can Apply?

For Junior Research Fellow (JRF):

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech AND M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, Electrical, AI, Data Science, Applied Geology, Civil or Mining (or equivalent) with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in M.E./M.Tech/MCA
• OR B.E./B.Tech from an Institute of National Importance with minimum 80% marks or 8.5 CGPA
• Desirable: GATE/NET qualified (including Lectureship). Sound knowledge in AI, Deep Learning, Python/R or other programming

For Software Developer:

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, AI, Data Science or MCA (or equivalent) with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA
• Desirable: Sound knowledge in AI, Deep Learning, Python/R or other programming languages

Salary

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs. 37,000 per month + 20% HRA
• Software Developer: Rs. 50,000 per month (Fixed, no extra allowances)
• No travelling allowance is given for attending the interview

Selection Process (Walk-in Interview)

Selection is based on a single-stage walk-in interview — there is no written exam.

1. Email Application Screening: Send your filled application form, mark sheets, age proof, research experience certificate (if any), and CV to the project coordinator by 23 May 2026
2. Walk-in Interview: Reporting on 25 May 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Raipur
3. Document Verification at the time of interview

Note: Selected candidates may get an opportunity to enroll for a PhD at NIT Raipur.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from nitrr.ac.in (advertisement page)
2. Fill in all the details — personal info, qualifications, GATE/NET details (if any), and employment history
3. Attach mark sheets, age proof, research experience certificate (if applicable), CV, and a self-attested photograph
4. Email the complete application to jchandrashekar.it@nitrr.ac.in on or before 23 May 2026
5. Attend the walk-in interview on 25 May 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Raipur, G.E. Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh - 492010
6. Bring all original documents on the interview day for verification

For queries, contact: Dr. Chandrashekar Jatoth (Co-Investigator) at jchandrashekar.it@nitrr.ac.in or Mobile: 8897741409

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 8 May 2026
• Last Date for Email Application: 23 May 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 25 May 2026 (11:00 AM onwards)
• Interview Venue: Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Raipur

• Work on the AI-Driven Groundwater Iron Safety Framework project for tribal mining communities of Chhattisgarh
• Develop and train AI and deep learning models in Python or R for groundwater data analysis
• Collect, clean and process field data on groundwater iron levels and related parameters
• Build software tools and dashboards for monitoring and reporting project results
• Assist senior investigators with research publications, technical reports and conference papers
• Coordinate field visits between NIT Raipur and GEC Jagdalpur teams when required
• Maintain proper documentation of code, models and experimental results