NIT Raipur JRF Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur) is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for a sponsored research project in the Department of Civil Engineering. If you have an M.Tech in Water Resources Engineering & Management, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geomatics, or Remote Sensing & GIS, you can apply by email or walk in for the interview directly. The last date to send your application by email is 15 July 2026, and the interview is tentatively scheduled for 17 July 2026. The fellowship pays Rs. 37,000 per month plus 20% HRA, which works out to around Rs. 44,400 per month.

National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

NIT Raipur, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released a notification for 1 Junior Research Fellow post under a project titled "Investigating the Linkages Among Land Subsidence, Hydrological, Anthropogenic, and Other Contributing Factors in Joshimath", sponsored by the Ministry of Jal Shakti's Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR, RD&GR). This project studies what causes land subsidence events like the one seen in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, and the position sits in the Department of Civil Engineering under Principal Investigator Dr. Chandan Kumar Singh (Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering), with Co-Investigators Dr. D. C. Jhariya (Applied Geology), Dr. Sandeep Kumar Chouksey (Civil Engineering), and Dr. Mridu Sahu (Information Technology). This is a purely temporary position for 11 months from your date of joining, subject to quarterly review and satisfactory performance, and it can be a good stepping stone if you want to build a research career in hydrology, geotechnical studies, or remote sensing and GIS. Since this is a project-funded fellowship rather than a permanent Institute post, you will work closely under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and the wider project team through the entire duration of the assignment.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: M.Tech (or an equivalent degree) in Water Resources Engineering & Management, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geomatics, or Remote Sensing & GIS
• Nationality: You must be an Indian citizen
• Good to have: A background in land subsidence studies, hydrology, or GIS-based analysis will help, since the project works directly on these topics
• Good to have: Familiarity with remote sensing software, hydrological modelling tools, or geotechnical data analysis will strengthen your candidature, along with a GATE/NET score if you have one

Age Limit

• The notification does not fix a specific age limit for this post — age norms follow Government of India rules.
• Age Relaxation: SC, ST, OBC, Women, and PWD candidates get relaxation in age (and in qualification, where applicable) as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• You will get a fellowship of Rs. 37,000 per month plus 20% HRA, which comes to around Rs. 44,400 per month in total.
• This is a project-linked research stipend, not a regular government pay-scale post, and it is paid out of the MoWR, RD&GR project grant.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

NIT Raipur will select the JRF directly through an interview — there is no written test for this post.

1. Screening of Applications: The Institute can restrict the number of candidates called for interview based on screening, and no one will be recruited if a suitable candidate is not found.
2. Interview: Tentatively scheduled for 17 July 2026 at 10:30 AM, held in both online and offline mode at the Civil Engineering Department, NIT Raipur. Candidates joining online can use the Google Meet link shared in the advertisement.
3. Document Verification: Bring your original documents plus one set of self-attested photocopies to the interview for verification.

If you are currently employed and get selected, you will need to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer at the time of the interview before you can be considered further.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form attached with the advertisement at nitrr.ac.in.
2. Fill it in and attach your educational certificates, mark sheets, GATE/NET scorecard (if you have one), and a recent passport-size photo.
3. If applying online, email your filled form and documents to the Principal Investigator at cksingh.ce@nitrr.ac.in before 15 July 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
4. If you prefer to apply offline, bring your original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies directly to the interview venue.
5. If you are currently employed, carry a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer at the time of the interview.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 08 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 15 July 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
• Interview Date (Tentative): 17 July 2026

• Collect and analyze hydrological, geological, and land subsidence data for the Joshimath research project
• Assist the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators with fieldwork, data processing, and literature review
• Use GIS and remote sensing tools to map subsidence-affected areas
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for the sponsoring agency
• Maintain lab records, datasets, and project files accurately
• Attend project review meetings and present progress updates
• Support preparation of research papers or conference presentations arising from the project