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NIT Warangal Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 01 DRDL JRF (Mechanical Engineering)

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Aug. 13, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - DRDL Project
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹31K / mo
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 13, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 13, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window13 Aug – 7 Sep 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

Undergraduate Degree: First-class B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Metallurgy Engineering.
Postgraduate Degree: M.E. / M.Tech in Manufacturing, Welding Technology, Production Engineering, Metallurgy, CAD-CAM, or Design.
GATE / Research Experience: Valid GATE/NET score or published research in materials characterization / welding is desirable.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 35 years as on the last date of application. Upper age relaxation of up to 5 years is admissible for OBC/SC/ST candidates and women applicants.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting based on Academic Qualifications & Research Specialization

Online / OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview of Shortlisted Candidates (Schedule displayed on www.nitw.ac.in)

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications submitted by post or email ([email protected]) by September 07, 2026, will be screened. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Personal Interview before the Selection Committee. Interview dates will be notified on www.nitw.ac.in.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Academic Record & Relevance of M.Tech Specialization (Manufacturing / Welding / Metallurgy)
Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing, Metal 3D Printing, Welding Metallurgy & Materials Characterization
Research Publications, M.Tech Thesis Project & Personal 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.

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal, is a leading Institute of National Importance in India. The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) works in the Department of Mechanical Engineering under Prof. Adepu Kumar on a DRDL (DRDO) sponsored project evaluating the weldability and mechanical behavior of additively manufactured maraging steel and titanium alloys. Work involves experimental welding trials, metallurgical sample preparation, advanced optical/electron microscopy, and collaborative interactions with DRDO scientists from DRDL Hyderabad. High-caliber research environment with full campus amenities including hostel and mess facilities.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment for a period of two (2) years (co-terminus with the project). Stationed at NIT Warangal campus. The post is temporary and confers no claim for permanent absorption or regular service at NIT Warangal or DRDO.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fixed consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹31,000/- per month. After 2 years, eligible for elevation to Senior Research Fellow (SRF). Fellows have the opportunity to convert project research into a Ph.D. registration in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at NIT Warangal.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Dual Submission Channels: Applications in the prescribed pro-forma can be submitted by post to Dr. Adepu Kumar, Mechanical Engg Dept, NIT Warangal, OR emailed to [email protected] by September 07, 2026.
  • M.Tech Prerequisite: Candidates must possess an M.E./M.Tech degree in Manufacturing, Welding, Production, Metallurgy, CAD-CAM, or Design.
  • Website Schedule Updates: Shortlisted candidates and interview dates will be published exclusively on the institute website (www.nitw.ac.in).
  • Age Relaxation: Maximum age limit is 35 years, with up to 5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and women applicants.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated stipend/fellowship of ₹31,000/- per month under DRDL CARS project norms.

Consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹31,000/- per month. Eligible for on-campus hostel and mess facilities as per institute rules.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must apply using the prescribed application format. The completed application, along with copies of all relevant certificates, should be submitted:

  • By Post: Send hard copies to the following address: Dr. Adepu Kumar, Principal Investigator, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Warangal – 506004, Telangana, India.
  • By Email: Send a soft copy to [email protected].

All applications must reach the concerned authority on or before 2026-09-07.

Shortlisted candidates will have their interview date displayed on the institute website.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable (Nil for all candidates).

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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.

Completed application forms with supporting documents must reach NIT Warangal by post or email ([email protected]) on or before September 07, 2026.

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