NIT Raipur Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts (Computer Science), Apply by 09 Sep (Chhattisgarh)

National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur) has released the NIT Raipur Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 vacancies of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Computer Science and allied disciplines. This is a Chhattisgarh-based central government research opportunity at an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. NIT Raipur is one of India's premier technical institutes, and this recruitment supports ongoing research work in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security and related computing fields. Candidates holding an M.E./M.Tech./MCA, or a B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. with a qualifying GATE or NET score in the relevant discipline, are eligible to apply online. Selected Junior Research Fellows will support ongoing sponsored research projects in the Computer Science and Engineering domain at NIT Raipur, contributing to data collection, technical development and research documentation under faculty supervision. The NIT Raipur JRF 2026 selection process is based on an interview, conducted after screening applications against the minimum eligibility criteria. Candidates must have a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for reserved categories) or 6.5 CGPA (5.5 for reserved categories) on a 10-point scale, along with a qualified GATE or NET score in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or Computer Application. The monthly stipend for this JRF 2026 position is ₹37,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA), a standard fellowship rate for JRF positions at centrally funded technical institutes. The NIT Raipur JRF 2026 online application is available via the official Google Form link provided in the notification. The last date to apply for NIT Raipur Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 is 09 September 2026, with the interview scheduled for 14 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category — General, OBC, SC or ST. Candidates must read the complete official NIT Raipur JRF 2026 notification PDF before applying to confirm the specific project and eligibility requirements.

M.E./M.Tech./MCA in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science or Computer Application, or equivalent. Alternatively, a B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. in the above disciplines with a qualified GATE or NET score is accepted. Minimum 60% aggregate marks (55% for reserved categories) or 6.5 CGPA (5.5 for reserved categories) on a 10-point scale is required. No prior work experience is specified as mandatory for this fellowship post.

• Age limit is not specified in the official notification
• Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification PDF for any specific age criteria

• M.E./M.Tech./MCA in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or Computer Application, or equivalent
• Alternatively, B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. in the above disciplines with a qualified GATE or NET score
• Minimum 60% aggregate marks (55% for reserved categories) or 6.5 CGPA (5.5 for reserved categories) on a 10-point scale
• No application fee for any category — General, OBC, SC and ST
• Age limit — not specified in the notification; candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for any specific criteria
• Job type is Contract; candidates should confirm the exact contract duration and renewal terms from the official notification

• No application fee for General/OBC candidates
• No application fee for SC/ST candidates

• ₹37,000 per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA)

1. Read the official NIT Raipur JRF 2026 notification PDF carefully to confirm eligibility for the specific research project
2. Visit the official NIT Raipur website, www.nitr.ac.in, or use the direct Apply Online link provided in the notification
3. Fill the online application form (Google Form) with accurate personal, educational and contact details
4. Upload required documents, including photograph, signature, mark sheets and GATE/NET score card, in the prescribed format
5. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
6. Submit the online application on or before 09 September 2026
7. Await communication regarding shortlisting for the interview scheduled on 14 September 2026
8. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference