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NIT Kurukshetra Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

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National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra invites applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a solar energy research project. Salary up to ₹42,000 + HRA. Apply online by 13 February 2026.

Date Posted: 22 January 2026

Organization: National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra

Project Title:
Increasing Power Output and Lifespan of Photovoltaic Panel with Natural Evaporative Cooling Using Earthenware Devices

Eligibility / Qualification

Option 1:

  • Full-time B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering / Energy Science & Engineering / Renewable Energy

  • Full-time M.Tech / M.E. in any specialization of Mechanical Engineering / Energy Science & Engineering / Renewable Energy

  • Minimum 60% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA/CPI

  • GATE qualified candidates preferred

OR

Option 2:

  • Full-time B.Tech / B.E. (Any Branch)

  • Full-time M.Tech / M.E. (Any Specialization)

  • Minimum 60% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA/CPI

  • GATE qualified

  • Must have published Journal or Conference paper indexed in Scopus / SCI / SCIE / SJR / Web of Science in the field of Solar Energy

Fellowship / Salary

  • ₹37,000 + HRA (1st & 2nd Year) – for NET/GATE qualified candidates

  • ₹42,000 + HRA (3rd Year) – upon successful assessment and upgradation to SRF

Project Duration

  • Initially 1 year (based on quarterly performance review)

  • Extendable up to 3 years subject to satisfactory performance and release of funds from ANRF

Job Location

Kurukshetra, Haryana

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply online by uploading the prescribed scanned application form along with photograph and educational documents.

Last Date to Apply: 13 February 2026

Online Application Link:
https://forms.gle/Ror7mxuZbP2eYsmn6

For submission issues:
📧 chandru3@nitkkr.ac.in

Organization Website

http://www.nitkkr.ac.in/

Organization Address

National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Kurukshetra
Haryana – 136119, India