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. degree in a relevant area, or a strong B.E./B.Tech background in Chemical, Petrochemical, Energy, Materials or related fields, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 19 May 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.

National Institute of Technology Warangal JRF Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal) has released a project recruitment notice for a Junior Research Fellow under an ANRF-IRG funded research project. The project is titled Mechanistic insights of CO2 Conversion into Methane over Engineered Perovskite-based catalysts under mild conditions. This is a temporary project post for up to three years, or until the project closes, whichever is earlier.

The work is suitable for candidates who want research experience in heterogeneous catalysis, catalyst development, characterization and CO2 methanation. Performance will be reviewed every year. The selected person may also be eligible to register for a Ph.D. at NIT Warangal as per institute rules, but they must apply separately when Ph.D. admission is advertised.

The work location is NIT Warangal, Telangana, and the project will be guided by Dr. Ch. Anil, Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering. The notice is clear that the post is purely temporary, so it does not create a regular appointment claim at the institute. If you are planning for a research career, this role can help you build hands-on exposure to catalyst synthesis, CO2 conversion studies, data interpretation and research reporting.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• PG route: M.E., M.Tech, M.Sc. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical, Materials, Metallurgical, Chemistry, Energy Engineering or a relevant specialization related to heterogeneous catalysis.
• Marks for PG route: General, GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates need 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA at both UG and PG levels. SC, ST and PwD candidates need 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA.
• B.Tech route: B.E. or B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical, Energy Engineering, Materials or a relevant catalysis-related specialization.
• Marks for B.Tech route: General, GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates need 65% marks or 7.0 CGPA. SC, ST and PwD candidates need 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
• Preference: Candidates with GATE qualification will get preference.

Desired Skills

• Lab work: Ability to carry out experimental procedures independently.
• Catalysis: Interest in catalyst development and characterization techniques.
• Data work: Familiarity with computational tools for data analysis, modelling and interpretation.
• Research attitude: You should be comfortable with careful record keeping, repeated experiments and regular discussion with the project investigator.

Age Limit

• General / GEN-EWS: Maximum age is 28 years.
• OBC-NCL: Maximum age is 31 years.
• SC / ST / PwD / Female candidates: Maximum age is 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.

Application Fee

• No fee mentioned: The official notice does not mention any application fee for this JRF recruitment.

Selection Process

The selection is based on shortlisting and interview. There is no written exam mentioned in the notice.

1. Application Screening: NIT Warangal will check your qualification, marks, project fit, GATE details and uploaded documents.
2. Shortlist: The list of eligible applicants will be placed on the institute website and may also be shared by email or phone.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates must attend an online or offline interview. If the interview is online, you need a stable internet connection.
4. Final Selection: The final decision will depend on your eligibility, document proof, research fit and performance in the interview.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The notice says interviews may be scheduled in the fourth week of May 2026.

How to Apply

1. Fill the prescribed application format attached with the notification.
2. Prepare a detailed bio-data/CV and scanned copies of all educational certificates.
3. Include proof of UG marks, PG marks, GATE qualification if available, and any research or experience details that support your application.
4. Combine all documents, including caste certificate if you are claiming age relaxation, into one PDF file.
5. Submit 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.
7. Complete both steps before 19 May 2026. If you submit only the form or only the email, your application may be incomplete.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 4 May 2026
• Application Start: 4 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 19 May 2026
• Expected Interview Period: Fourth week of May 2026

• Handle experimental work on engineered perovskite catalysts for CO2 methanation.
• Prepare catalyst samples and follow safe laboratory practices during synthesis and testing.
• Carry out characterization work and maintain clear records of observations and results.
• Analyze experimental data using suitable computational or modelling tools.
• Assist the project investigator with reports, presentations and research documentation.
• Coordinate with the Chemical Engineering laboratory team for equipment use and sample handling.