Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at NIT Warangal – ISRO RESPOND Research Project

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at NIT Warangal – ISRO RESPOND Research Project

Position Overview

Project Title

“Residual Stress Measurement and Mitigation in High Thickness AA2219 Alloy Friction Stir Welds for Next Generation Launch Vehicles”

The project is sponsored under the ISRO RESPOND Programme and focuses on advanced research involving friction stir welded aluminium alloys for next-generation launch vehicle applications.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess either of the following:

Option 1: B.E./B.Tech.

First Class B.E./B.Tech. in:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Production Engineering

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Materials Engineering

• Metallurgy

• Related disciplines

OR

Option 2: M.E./M.Tech.

First Class M.E./M.Tech. in areas such as:

• Manufacturing

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing

• Materials Science

• Production

• CAD/CAM

• Design

• Metallurgy

• Materials Engineering

• Related disciplines

Minimum Academic Requirement

Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology should have:

GEN / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL:

• Minimum 7.5/10 CGPA, or

• Minimum 70% marks

SC / ST / PwD:

• Minimum 7.0/10 CGPA, or

• Minimum 65% marks

Desirable Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with prior knowledge or experience in:

• Welding

• Friction Stir Welding

• Aluminium Alloy Metallurgy

• Residual Stress Measurement

• Materials Characterization

• Mechanical Property Evaluation

Job Responsibilities

The selected JRF will work toward achieving the objectives of the sponsored research project.

Major research activities include:

• Microstructural characterization

• Mechanical property characterization

• Residual stress measurement

• Residual stress mitigation

• Investigation of AA2219 aluminium alloy friction stir welds

• Analysis of welded structures for launch vehicle applications

Fellowship / Emoluments

Candidates with GATE Qualification

INR 37,000 per month + HRA

Candidates without GATE Qualification

INR 31,000 per month + HRA

HRA will be provided according to NIT Warangal rules.

The selected candidate may also be eligible for on-campus hostel and mess facilities, subject to availability.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 30 years

Age relaxation will be applicable as per prescribed norms.

PhD Opportunity

The selected candidate may be eligible to register for a PhD degree at NIT Warangal, subject to fulfilment of the institute’s eligibility and admission requirements.

The candidate will be required to apply separately for PhD admission whenever the institute releases the relevant admission notification.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should:

• Complete the prescribed application form attached to the official advertisement.

• Attach scanned copies of certificates from Class 10 onwards.

• Submit the complete application through email.

Application Email: shivraman@nitw.ac.in

Email Subject: JRF application ISRO respond RS36036

Submission Mode: Soft Copy

Important Date

Important Notes

• The position is linked to an ISRO RESPOND-sponsored research project.

• Appointment duration is 2 years.

• Fellowship depends on the candidate’s GATE qualification status.

• Hostel and mess facilities may be available subject to institute availability.

• Candidates should verify all eligibility and application requirements from the complete official advertisement before submission.

Job Domain: Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Materials & Metallurgical Engineering / Welding Technology / Friction Stir Welding / Residual Stress Analysis

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