Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 at NIT Warangal – ANRF Green Hydrogen Research Project

Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 at NIT Warangal – ANRF Green Hydrogen Research Project

The National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal) invites applications for 01 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under an ANRF-sponsored research project in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. The project focuses on developing high-efficiency and low-cost green hydrogen technologies using advanced corrosion-resistant and conductive coatings.

Position Overview

Project Title

“High-Efficiency, Low-Cost Green Hydrogen Production via Corrosion-Resistant and Conductive Coatings on Structural Porous Transport Layers and Bipolar Plates in PEM Water Electrolyzers”

The research involves advanced materials, coating technologies, corrosion protection, electrochemical systems, and PEM water electrolyzers for sustainable green hydrogen production.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates fulfilling any one of the following qualification routes are eligible:

Route 1 – B.Tech./B.E. + M.Tech./M.E.

• B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent in:

  • Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

  • Materials Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

AND

• M.Tech./M.E. in:

  • Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

  • Materials Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Closely related disciplines

Minimum Academic Requirement

For GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates:

• Minimum 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA at both UG and PG levels

For SC/ST/PwD candidates:

• Minimum 55% aggregate marks or 6.0 CGPA at both UG and PG levels

GATE score is not mandatory.

Route 2 – B.Tech./B.E.

B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent in:

• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

• Materials Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

Minimum Academic Requirement

For GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL:

• Minimum 70% aggregate marks or 7.5 CGPA

For SC/ST/PwD:

• Minimum 65% aggregate marks or 7.0 CGPA

GATE score is not mandatory.

Route 3 – M.Sc. + M.Tech.

M.Sc. in:

• Materials Science

• Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

• Energy Materials

with M.Tech. in:

• Materials Science

• Metallurgy

• Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

• Ceramic Engineering

• Surface Engineering

• Energy Materials

For GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates:

• Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA at both UG and PG levels

For SC/ST/PwD candidates:

• Minimum 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA

GATE/UGC/CSIR/INSPIRE/NET qualification is not mandatory.

Route 4 – M.Sc.

M.Sc. in:

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Materials Science

• Nanoscience

• Nanotechnology

• Ceramic Engineering

• Surface Engineering

• Energy Materials

For GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates:

• Minimum 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA

For SC/ST/PwD candidates:

• Minimum 55% aggregate marks or 6.0 CGPA

GATE/UGC/CSIR/INSPIRE/NET qualification is not mandatory.

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Have qualified GATE / UGC / CSIR / INSPIRE / NET

• Have prior experience in coating fabrication

• Have experience with hydrogen generation systems

• Possess relevant knowledge of:

  • Corrosion engineering

  • Electrochemical characterization

  • Surface engineering

  • Energy materials

  • PEM water electrolyzers

Fellowship

The selected JRF will receive:

• First Year: INR 37,000 + HRA per month

• Second Year: INR 37,000 + HRA per month

• Third Year: INR 42,000 + HRA per month

The project has a duration of 36 months and is supported under an ANRF Early Career Research Grant. The project is led by Dr. S. Roohan Farooq Lala, Assistant Professor, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, NIT Warangal. (NITW ERP)

Age Limit

• GEN / EWS: 30 years

• OBC-NCL: Up to 33 years

• SC / ST / PwD / Female Candidates: Up to 35 years

Applicable age relaxation will be governed by the conditions prescribed in the recruitment notification. (Rojgar Pulse)

Job Responsibilities

The selected candidate will contribute to the successful execution of the research project through activities including:

• Procurement of equipment required for the project

• Conducting laboratory experiments

• Fabrication and testing of coatings

• Research related to green hydrogen generation systems

• Analysis and interpretation of experimental results

• Preparation of project reports

• Research documentation and publications

Duration of Appointment

The position is purely temporary.

The appointment may continue for:

Maximum 3 years or until completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

Documents Required

Candidates should prepare:

• Completed prescribed application form

• Updated Bio-data / CV / Resume

• Educational qualification certificates

• Mark sheets

• GATE/NET/CSIR/UGC/INSPIRE certificates, if applicable

• Category certificate, if applicable

• Experience certificates, if applicable

• Other relevant supporting documents

The application form, CV, and scanned certificates should be combined into a single PDF file.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should complete the prescribed application form and submit it through the online Google Form along with the required documents.

Application Deadline: 14 September 2026 at 11:59 PM

Candidates should ensure that all documents are complete and uploaded before final submission. The currently indexed recruitment notice confirms online submission through a Google Form. (Rojgar Pulse)

Important Dates

Contact / Queries

Dr. S. Roohan Farooq Lala
Assistant Professor
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
National Institute of Technology Warangal
Telangana – 506004, India

Email: roohanfarooq@nitw.ac.in (NITW ERP)

Official Notification & Apply Link

Apply Online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFZsWcCgeVdXD-4X16t9GB3wVM4IWRRi7w1SpoYQzggf1h2A/viewform

Candidates should also check the NIT Warangal Careers / Jobs section for the official notification and subsequent updates.

About NIT Warangal

National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal) is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The institute is recognized for excellence in engineering, science, technology, materials research, sustainable energy, and interdisciplinary innovation.

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