NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Technology Rourkela; Odisha; On-site; INR 413,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Technology Rourkela invites applications for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) role on a project forecasting of lightning and hail. The position is temporary/contractual co-terminus with project completion.

Candidates must have MSc or MTech in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or Oceanography with at least 60% marks and must clear NET, GATE, or CFTI exam. Prior experience with WRF modeling and Unix/Linux with Python and shell scripting is desirable.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or M.Tech in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or Oceanography with minimum 60% marks
• NET or GATE or any CFTI exam clearance
• WRF model experience; Unix/Linux with Python and shell scripting

Responsibilities

• Role involves analysis related to lightning and hail using observations, regional analysis, and high-resolution mesoscale models.
• Research and development on lightning and hail predictions.
• Collaborate with project team and contribute to publications and reports.

Skills

WRF model experience

Unix/Linux

Python

Shell scripting

AI/ML applications

Field data collection

Thunderstorms

Education

MSc or MTech in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Oceanography

Job description

NIT Rourkela Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026

Organization: National Institute of Technology Rourkela

Project Code: SR-26-ER-010

Funding Agency: MoES (Ministry of Earth Sciences)

Department: Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Applications for Junior Research Fellow positions are open until 26 August 2026 for a project on impact-based forecasting of lightning and hail. Two positions are available on a temporary, contractual basis co-terminus with project completion by 31 May 2029. You’ll need to clear NET, GATE, or a CFTI exam along with your M.Sc. or M.Tech in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or Oceanography.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline 26-Aug-2026

Interview Date

Interview Date 02-Sep-2026

Interview Time

Interview Time 10:00 AM

Project Completion

Project Completion 31-May-2029

Post Name

Vacancy

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 02 M.Sc. or M.Tech in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or Oceanography with 60% marks; NET, GATE, or CFTI exam clearance required

Year 1 & 2

Year 3

Essential Qualifications

Education

Education M.Sc. or M.Tech from recognized university in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or Oceanography with minimum 60% marks

Exam Clearance

Exam Clearance NET or GATE or any CFTI exam

Working Knowledge

Working Knowledge WRF model experience; demonstrated skills in extreme weather analysis; strong background in Unix or Linux with Python and shell scripting

Desirable Qualifications

Specialization Experience in lightning and hail analysis, thunderstorms, and AI/ML applications

Field Work

Field Work Experience in field data collection

Job Description

Role

Role Analysis related to lightning and hail using observations, regional analysis, and high-resolution mesoscale model; research and development work on lightning and hail predictions

Age Limit

Upper Age Limit 28 years as on last date of receipt of applications; relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates and 3 years for female applicants

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organisation is conducting this? National Institute of Technology Rourkela What are the important dates? Application Deadline: 26-Aug-2026. Interview Date: 02-Sep-2026. Interview Time: 10:00 AM. Project Completion: 31-May-2029. What is the salary? Year 1 & 2: INR 37,000 per month plus HRA. Year 3: INR 42,000 per month plus HRA. What is the age limit? Upper Age Limit: 28 years as on last date of receipt of applications; relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates and 3 years for female applicants.