NIT Rourkela JRF (PhD) Recruitment 2026

NIT Rourkela is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (PhD) for a coastal flood research project in its Civil Engineering department. If you have a B.Tech/B.E in Civil Engineering and M.E/M.Tech in Water Resources Engineering, you can submit your application before 20 July 2026. Selection is through a walk-in interview on 28 July 2026 — there is no written exam. The fellowship pays Rs. 37,000 per month in the first two years, rising to Rs. 42,000 per month in the third year.

National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) JRF Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, is recruiting a Junior Research Fellow for a Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)-funded research project titled "Modelling the Combined Impact of Sea Level Rise, Land Subsidence and Tropical Cyclones on Compound Flooding of Coastal Areas in the Mahanadi River Delta". The engagement is purely temporary/contractual and co-terminus with the project, which runs till 30 June 2029. This is a strong opportunity for civil engineering graduates with a water resources specialization who want hands-on research experience in climate and flood modelling.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: First Class in Matriculation (10th) and +2 (12th), plus B.Tech/B.E in Civil Engineering (minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks) and M.E/M.Tech in Water Resources Engineering (minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks) from a recognized institute.
• Relaxation: Reserved category candidates (PWD/SC/ST) get a relaxation of 0.5 CGPA or 5% marks at the +2 level.
• Desirable: Experience in hydrological/hydrodynamic modelling, compound flood assessment, climate change impact analysis, GIS and remote sensing applications, and spatial data processing. GATE-qualified candidates will be given priority.

Salary

• You will get Rs. 37,000 per month in Year 1 and Year 2 of the fellowship.
• The salary increases to Rs. 42,000 per month in Year 3.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection for this post is done through a walk-in interview only:

1. Walk-in Interview: Held on 28 July 2026 at 10 AM in the Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Rourkela.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your application as per the format given in the advertisement (Advt. No. 26CE006).
2. Attach your certificates and mark sheets for 10th, 12th, B.Tech/B.E and M.E/M.Tech.
3. Submit your application before 20 July 2026 to the Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Rourkela.
4. Appear for the walk-in interview on 28 July 2026 at 10 AM with your original documents.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 22 June 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 20 July 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 28 July 2026

• Conduct hydrodynamic and compound flood modelling for the Mahanadi River Delta coastal region
• Analyze the combined impact of sea level rise, land subsidence, and tropical cyclones on flooding
• Process GIS and remote sensing data to support vulnerability mapping
• Study climate change impacts on regional hydrology and flood risk
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, and project documentation
• Support the Principal Investigator with fieldwork and data collection
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers from Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences departments