Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at NIT Warangal – Ministry of Mines Sponsored Nickel Recovery Research Project

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at NIT Warangal – Ministry of Mines Sponsored Nickel Recovery Research Project

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal) invites applications for two Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions under a research project sponsored by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India.

The project focuses on:

“Nickel Recovery from Mine Tailings and Suspended Dust In and Around Mines”

The selected candidates will contribute to interdisciplinary research involving biotechnology, environmental engineering, biological sciences, and recovery of valuable metals from mining-related waste.

Essential Qualification

Candidates should fulfil any one of the following qualification routes:

Option 1: Engineering / Technology Route

B.E./B.Tech. in areas such as:

• Biotechnology

• Industrial Biotechnology

• Bioinformatics

• Biotech Engineering

• Bioengineering

• Biological Sciences and Bioengineering

• Biosciences and Bioengineering

• Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

• Biochemical and Biotechnology Engineering

along with M.E./M.Tech./M.S. (by Research) / eligible two-year M.S. qualification in relevant areas such as:

• Biotechnology

• Industrial Biotechnology

• Bioinformatics

• Biotech Engineering

• Genetic Engineering

• Biological Sciences and Bioengineering

• Biosciences and Bioengineering

• Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

• Biochemical and Biotechnology Engineering

• Environmental Engineering

OR

Option 2: Science + M.Tech. Route

M.Sc. in:

• Biotechnology

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology

• Botany

• Zoology

• Bioinformatics

• Life Sciences

along with:

• M.Tech. in Biotechnology

OR

• M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering

OR

Option 3: M.Sc. Route

M.Sc. in:

• Biotechnology

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology

• Botany

• Zoology

• Bioinformatics

• Life Sciences

Desirable Qualification

Candidates possessing any of the following national-level qualifications will be given preference:

• GATE

• CSIR-UGC NET

• DBT qualification

• ICMR NET

Experience Required

No separate mandatory professional experience requirement is visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates with relevant research exposure in biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, bioengineering, biomining, metal recovery, or mine-waste treatment may be aligned with the project requirements.

Project Area

The project broadly focuses on:

• Biotechnology

• Environmental Biotechnology

• Bioengineering

• Biomining

• Nickel Recovery

• Mine Tailings

• Mining Waste Management

• Environmental Engineering

• Metal Recovery from Waste

• Sustainable Resource Recovery

Academic Requirements

For candidates with both UG and PG qualifications:

GEN / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL:

• Minimum 60% aggregate marks, or

• Minimum 6.5 CGPA

SC / ST / PwD:

• Minimum 55% aggregate marks, or

• Minimum 6.0 CGPA

For candidates applying with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology:

GEN / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL:

• Minimum 70% marks, or

• Minimum 7.5/10 CGPA

SC / ST / PwD:

• Minimum 65% marks, or

• Minimum 7.0/10 CGPA

Remuneration

The fellowship / monthly remuneration is not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official NIT Warangal notification for the applicable JRF fellowship and HRA provisions.

Appointment Duration

The appointment will be for:

2 Years or till the closure of the project, whichever is earlier.

The candidate’s performance will be evaluated after 3 months.

Age Limit

The age limit is not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official notification for applicable age criteria and relaxation provisions.

Nature of Appointment

• Junior Research Fellow

• 02 positions

• Ministry of Mines sponsored research project

• Temporary and project-based

• Performance review after 3 months

• Appointment up to 2 years or project closure, whichever is earlier

How to Apply

The application procedure, application link/email, required documents, selection process, and application deadline are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official NIT Warangal Department of Biotechnology recruitment notification before applying.

Job Domain: Natural Sciences / Biotechnology / Environmental Biotechnology / Bioengineering / Biomining / Environmental Engineering

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