NIT Warangal JRF Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIT Warangal is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Physics for an ANRF Advanced Research Grant project. If you have M.Sc., M.Tech, or M.Sc. (Tech) in the listed Physics, materials, optoelectronics, or engineering physics fields, you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 19 July 2026. Salary is Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 42,000 per month in the third year, plus 20% HRA when hostel accommodation is not provided.

National Institute of Technology Warangal JRF Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal) has released a JRF advertisement dated 23 June 2026 for the project titled Design, Synthesis, and Development of Multi-Stimuli Responsive Behavior of Liquid Crystal Elastomers for Soft Robotics and Smart Actuators with IoT-enabled Integration. The project is sponsored by ANRF Advanced Research Grant (ARG) and is based in the Department of Physics. The selected JRF can also register for PhD at NIT Warangal as per institute rules after applying through the normal PhD process.

This is a 3-year project, so it is best suited for applicants who want hands-on research exposure before or during a PhD path. The work connects liquid crystal elastomers, soft robotics, smart actuator testing, IoT-enabled integration, and data analysis. The notice names Prof. V. Jayalakshmi as PI and Prof. Sourabh Roy as Co-PI, both from the Department of Physics.

The project file number is listed as ANRF/ARG/2025/001847/ENS, which helps you identify the correct JRF notice among other NIT Warangal project advertisements.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Material Science, or Optoelectronics; or M.Tech in Solid State Technology, Materials Science, or Optoelectronics; or M.Sc. (Tech) Engineering Physics.
• Marks: GEN, GEN-EWS, and OBC-NCL candidates need at least 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA at UG and PG where applicable.
• Reserved category marks: SC, ST, and PwD candidates need at least 55% aggregate marks or 6.0 CGPA at UG and PG where applicable.
• Preferred qualification: GATE, UGC, or CSIR qualification, or M.Tech in Solid State Technology, Materials Science, or Optoelectronics is preferred.
• Useful skills: Knowledge of material synthesis, ML/IoT algorithms, Python or C++, analytical ability, and scientific writing will help.

If your result is awaited, the notice says you can apply using the last semester or last year aggregate marks. Make sure your marks meet the category-wise percentage or CGPA condition before sending the form. If you have NET, GATE, CSIR, or equivalent exam details, include the score information in the application form section provided for it.

Salary

• First two years: Rs. 37,000 per month.
• Third year: Rs. 42,000 per month.
• HRA: 20% is payable if hostel accommodation is not provided.
• The project duration is 3 years, subject to project and performance conditions.

The salary is project fellowship pay, not a permanent pay level. The notice also says no HRA will be paid if hostel accommodation is provided. If accommodation is not provided, the 20% HRA component applies over the monthly fellowship amount.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

The notice mentions interview for shortlisted candidates and does not mention a written exam pattern.

1. Application Screening: NIT Warangal will check applications, CVs, and certificates.
2. Shortlisting: Shortlisted applicants will be announced on the institute website and also informed by email or phone.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates must attend an offline interview. An online interview may be considered only in special cases with prior approval.
4. Final Selection: Selection depends on eligibility, interview performance, and document verification.

The notice says no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Keep your email and phone active after applying because the shortlist can be shared through both institute website updates and direct communication.

How to Apply

1. Download the official advertisement and application form from nitw.ac.in.
2. Fill in the application form attached to the advertisement.
3. Prepare your Biodata/CV and scanned copies of certificates.
4. Combine the application, Biodata/CV, and certificates into a single PDF file.
5. Email the single PDF to jayalakshmiv@nitw.ac.in or sroy@nitw.ac.in before 19 July 2026.

The application form asks for personal details, educational qualifications, NET/GATE or equivalent score, experience, publications or conference participation, and any other relevant information. Send everything as one PDF, because the notice specifically asks for the application, Biodata/CV, and scanned certificates together in a single file.

For project queries, the advertisement lists contact emails jayalakshmiv@nitw.ac.in and sroy@nitw.ac.in. The same notice lists phone numbers for the PI and Co-PI, but the application submission mode remains soft copy by email.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 23 June 2026
• Application Start: 23 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 19 July 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

The deadline for email submission is 19 July 2026. The interview date is not given in the advertisement, so you should check nitw.ac.in after the deadline for shortlist and interview updates.

• Handle synthesis, fabrication, characterization, and testing of liquid crystal elastomers
• Work on soft robotics and smart actuator experiments under the ANRF project
• Assist with IoT-enabled device integration and related data collection
• Prepare literature reviews, technical notes, reports, and research summaries
• Maintain laboratory records and follow project documentation requirements
• Support project-related research activities under the Principal Investigator and Co-PI