Contractual / Regular

NIT Warangal Civil JRF Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 5, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹35,960/- per month (Total Emoluments)
Age Limit
As per GoI / NTTM Norms (Relaxable as per rules)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 5, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 5, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 24, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window5 – 24 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

• Essential Qualification: M.E./M.Tech in Structural Engineering or Engineering Structures with First Class / Division from a recognized University or Institute.
• Mandatory Requirement: Qualified GATE scorecard in Civil Engineering (CE).
• Desirable Qualification: Profound knowledge in conducting physical laboratory experiments and numerical simulations using Finite Element Method (FEM) software (such as ABAQUS, ANSYS, or equivalent) on reinforced concrete or composite structural elements.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit and relaxations are applicable as per Government of India, Ministry of Textiles, and NIT Warangal institutional norms (statutory relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PWD and Women candidates).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

Document Scrutiny (First Class M.Tech in Structural Engineering & GATE Scorecard)Qualifying Only

Personal Interview

Technical Interview before Departmental Selection CommitteeMerit Scored

Applications received via email will be evaluated by the Departmental Selection Committee. Shortlisted candidates will be notified on the institute website / via email and called for a personal interview. Final selection will be determined on the basis of academic excellence, GATE credentials, technical proficiency in structural engineering experiments and simulations, and interview performance.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component30 MarksEvaluation of academic consistency, CGPA/percentage in B.Tech and M.Tech, and foundational structural mechanics coursework
Evaluation Component20 MarksAssessment of GATE score in Civil Engineering, strength of materials, and structural analysis principles
Evaluation Component25 MarksDemonstrated proficiency in numerical simulation packages (ABAQUS, ANSYS) for structural modeling of concrete and composite elements
Evaluation Component25 MarksFamiliarity with physical testing of concrete specimens, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) rebars, instrumentation, and technical interview interaction

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Project JRFs in the Department of Civil Engineering at NIT Warangal participate in high-level experimental and computational research in advanced structural materials and technical textiles. Working under the mentorship of Dr. S. Anitha Priyadharshani on a project sponsored by the National Technical Textiles Mission (Ministry of Textiles), the fellow will fabricate, test, and characterize braided fiber-reinforced polymeric (FRP) rebars and study their structural performance in reinforced concrete elements. Duties encompass casting concrete specimens, conducting tensile/bond pull-out tests in the Heavy Structures Laboratory, and carrying out non-linear finite element modeling using software such as ABAQUS or ANSYS.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely temporary and coterminous with the research project for an approved tenure of 21 months. Fellows are stationed full-time at the NIT Warangal campus in Telangana. Selected candidates who perform satisfactorily have the opportunity to apply and register for the regular Ph.D. program in the Department of Civil Engineering at NIT Warangal as per institute rules.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The position has a project tenure of 21 months with consolidated monthly emoluments of ₹35,960/-. Fellows pursuing doctoral degrees alongside the project can utilize their experimental results and publications toward their Ph.D. thesis submission, paving the way for post-doctoral or faculty careers in premier academic institutes and R&D organizations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory GATE Qualification: Candidates must have a qualified GATE score in Civil Engineering; applications without valid GATE qualification will not be shortlisted.
  • First Class Division Requirement: First Class / Division in M.E./M.Tech (Structural Engineering or Engineering Structures) is strictly mandatory.
  • Email Submission Only: Applications must be emailed directly to [email protected] on or before October 24, 2026; no postal or physical submissions are required.
  • Purely Project-Based Engagement: The position does not confer any claim or right for regular appointment or absorption at NIT Warangal.
  • No Travel Reimbursement: No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved / Open1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Total Emoluments: Fixed consolidated fellowship of ₹35,960/- per month.
• Tenure: 21 months (purely temporary and coterminous with project funding).
• Ph.D. Eligibility: Selected candidate is eligible to apply for registration in the regular Ph.D. program in the Department of Civil Engineering at NIT Warangal as per institute norms.

Total consolidated emoluments of ₹35,960 per month as sanctioned under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), Ministry of Textiles project grant.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official notification circular and print the prescribed Application Form (Page 2).
  2. Fill out the application form with personal, educational (SSC, Intermediate, B.Tech, M.Tech), GATE score, research/teaching experience, and publications details.
  3. Sign and date the declaration at the bottom of the application proforma.
  4. Prepare a soft copy package comprising: the duly filled and signed application form, comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV/resume), valid GATE scorecard, and self-attested copies of educational and experience certificates.
  5. Email the complete soft copy application to the Principal Investigator, Dr. S. Anitha Priyadharshani, at [email protected].
  6. Ensure the email and attachments are submitted on or before the closing date: 24-10-2026.
  7. Regularly monitor the NIT Warangal official portal (nitw.ac.in) and applicant email for the shortlist announcement and interview schedule.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is charged for this recruitment.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The selected Junior Research Fellow will receive total consolidated emoluments of ₹35,960/- per month for the project duration of 21 months under the National Technical Textiles Mission (Ministry of Textiles).

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