NIT Warangal Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Position
Summary
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal has released a recruitment notification for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a DRDO-CARS sponsored research project titled “Development of Metal-Organic Framework for Nitrogen-Oxygen Adsorption at Low Temperature and Pressure.” This temporary research position offers a consolidated fellowship of INR 45,000 per month for a duration of 18 months.
Designation
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (1 Position)
Research Area
Chemical Engineering / Material Science / Nanotechnology / MOF Synthesis, Gas Adsorption, and Computational Studies.
Location
Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Telangana State, India.
Eligibility / Qualification
- Educational Qualification:
- B.E./B.Tech equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Biotech / Civil / Metallurgy / Petrochemical / Nanotechnology / Energy / Environmental / Polymer engineering / Chemical Technology / Material Science AND M.E./M.Tech/M.S. in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical / Energy Engineering / Nanotechnology / Biotech / Civil / Environmental Engineering and allied areas with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA at both UG and PG.
- OR M.Sc. in Chemistry / Physics / Environmental Science / Materials Science / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology or equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA at both UG and PG.
- OR B.Tech. in Engineering with materials-related specialization (Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Metallurgy / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology or equivalent) with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks or 7.5 CGPA in UG.
- Relaxation: 5% aggregate marks or 0.5 CGPA relaxation is applicable for both UG and PG for SC / ST / PwD candidates.
- National Tests: Preference will be given to candidates with GATE/NET qualifications. Candidates without GATE/NET must appear for the National Level Examination conducted by the Institute for Ph.D. admission.
- Age Limit: Up to 30 Years. Relaxation up to 5 years is available for SC/ST/OBC/Women and Physically Handicapped candidates.
- Desired Qualifications: Experience in material synthesis, Gas Adsorption, MOF synthesis, membrane preparation related areas with knowledge in characterization and analysis, fabrication, and project management.
Job Description
The selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Synthesis of MOF (Metal-Organic Framework) materials
- Characterization studies
- Binary gas mixture adsorption studies
- Computational studies
Emoluments: Consolidated INR 45,000 per month.
Other Benefits: On-campus hostel and mess facilities (subject to availability). The candidate may also register for Ph.D. as per institute rules upon applying through regular Ph.D. advertisements.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates need to submit their application via email. Follow these steps to apply:
- Download and fill out the standard application form (found on page 3 of the official advertisement).
- Attach your latest CV / Resume along with the application form.
- Send the soft copy via email to Principal Investigators Dr. Murali Mohan Seepana and Dr. Phani Kumar Pentyala at: murali@nitw.ac.in and phanikumar@nitw.ac.in.
- Email Subject Line: Application for JRF position under DRDO-CARS project
Last Date for Apply
29/11/2026
Apply Link
Click the link below to access the official notification and application format: