NIT Warangal JRF Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIT Warangal is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Chemical Engineering. If you have an M.E., M.Tech, M.Sc, M.S., B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant engineering or science field, you can apply through the Google Form and email. The last date to apply is 3 June 2026. Salary is Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 42,000 per month in the third year, plus HRA as per institute rules.

NIT Warangal Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Technology Warangal has released this JRF notification for an ANRF-IRG funded research project in Chemical Engineering. The project is titled Mechanistic insights of CO2 Conversion into Methane over Engineered Perovskite-based catalysts under mild conditions. This is a temporary research position for up to three years, or until the project closes, with yearly performance review.

Who Can Apply?

For PG Degree Candidates

• Qualification: You need an M.E., M.Tech, M.Sc or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical, Materials, Metallurgical, Chemistry, Energy Engineering or another specialization relevant to heterogeneous catalysis.
• Marks: GEN, GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates need at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA at both UG and PG levels.
• Relaxed Marks: SC, ST and PwD candidates need at least 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA.

For B.E. or B.Tech Candidates

• Qualification: You can also apply with a B.E. or B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical, Energy Engineering, Materials or another area relevant to heterogeneous catalysis.
• Marks: GEN, GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates need at least 65% marks or 7.0 CGPA.
• Relaxed Marks: SC, ST and PwD candidates need at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
• Preference: Candidates with GATE qualification will get preference.

Desired Skills

• Lab Work: You should be comfortable with catalyst development, characterization techniques and laboratory best practices.
• Data Work: Familiarity with computational tools for data analysis, modelling and interpretation will help.

Age Limit

• GEN and GEN-EWS candidates can apply up to 28 years.
• OBC-NCL candidates can apply up to 31 years.
• SC, ST, PwD and female candidates can apply up to 33 years.

Salary

• First two years: Rs. 37,000 per month.
• Third year: Rs. 42,000 per month.
• HRA: House Rent Allowance will be paid as per NIT Warangal rules.
• Other Benefit: The selected candidate may register for a Ph.D. at NIT Warangal as per institute rules, after applying when Ph.D. admission opens.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection for this JRF post is based on shortlisting and interview.

1. Application Screening: NIT Warangal will check the application form, CV and uploaded certificates.
2. Shortlist Announcement: The list of eligible candidates will be placed on the institute website and may also be shared by email or phone.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates have to attend an online or offline interview. If the interview is online, you need a stable internet connection.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Fill the prescribed application form for the NIT Warangal JRF position.
2. Prepare a detailed bio-data or CV and scanned copies of all educational certificates.
3. Add caste certificate if you are claiming age relaxation.
4. Combine all documents into one PDF file.
5. Fill the Google Form at forms.gle/Djq8EL47iDj7ijYZ9.
6. Email a soft copy to anilch@nitw.ac.in with the subject line Application for JRF position under ANRF project.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 26 May 2026
• Application Start: 26 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 3 June 2026
• Shortlist Date: To be announced on the institute website
• Interview Date: To be informed to shortlisted candidates

• Develop engineered perovskite catalysts for CO2 methanation studies
• Run catalyst characterization and lab experiments as per the project plan
• Prepare samples, record observations and keep research data organised
• Use data analysis or modelling tools to interpret experimental results
• Follow chemical engineering lab safety and documentation rules
• Assist the principal investigator with reports, presentations and project reviews