NIT Warangal Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026
The National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal) has invited applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a sponsored research project titled “A circular economy solution: Recycling spent Lithium ion battery cathode to catalysts for volatile organic compound degradation”.
The project is sponsored by the TEXMiN Foundation. Eligible candidates possessing the required educational qualifications may apply through email before the prescribed deadline.
Recruitment Overview
| Organization Name | National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal) |
| Position Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Project Title | A circular economy solution: Recycling spent Lithium ion battery cathode to catalysts for volatile organic compound degradation |
| Sponsoring Agency | TEXMiN Foundation |
| Number of Vacancies | 01 |
| Project Duration | Two Years |
| Employment Type | Temporary / Full-Time / Project-Based Position |
| Monthly Fellowship | ₹37,000 per month |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | HRA will be provided as per institute rules. |
| Maximum Age Limit | 30 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per norms and guidelines of the institute. |
| Application Mode | Online through Email (Soft Copy Submission) |
| Job Location | Warangal, Telangana, India |
| Postal Code | 506004 |
| Department | Chemical Engineering Department |
| Street Address | Chemical Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Warangal – 506004, Telangana, India |
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 13 July 2026
- Last Date for Submission of Application: 31 July 2026
- Last Time to Apply: 11:59 PM
Educational Qualification and Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the Junior Research Fellow position must satisfy the educational requirements prescribed in the official advertisement.
Option 1
Candidates should possess a B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in any of the following disciplines:
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Petrochemical Engineering
- Petroleum Technology
- Nanotechnology
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
- Electrochemical Engineering
- Chemical Technology
- Polymer Engineering Technology
- Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Allied disciplines
Along with the above qualification, candidates must also possess an M.Tech./M.E. degree in any of the following areas:
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petrochemical Engineering
- Petroleum Technology
- Process Control and Instrumentation
- Control Systems
- Polymer Technology
- Energy Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Environmental Engineering
- Allied areas
Option 2
Candidates possessing B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in the following disciplines are also eligible:
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Petrochemical Engineering
- Petroleum Technology
- Nanotechnology
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
- Electrochemical Engineering
- Chemical Technology
- Polymer Technology
- Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Allied disciplines
Option 3
Candidates possessing M.Sc. degree in any of the following subjects are eligible:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Material Science
- Environmental Science
- Polymer Science
- Nanotechnology
- Allied areas
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates having any of the following fellowships or qualifying examinations will be preferred for the Junior Research Fellow position:
- GATE
- CSIR-NET
- UGC-NET
- GPAT
- DST-Inspire Fellowship
Desired Qualifications and Experience
Preference will be given to candidates having prior experience in research and technical work related to the following domains:
- Machine Learning
- Density Functional Theory (DFT) Simulations
- Battery Recycling
- Extraction Techniques
- Preparation of Technical Papers
- Research Communication
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Relaxation | Age relaxation shall be applicable as per the norms and guidelines of the institute. |
Reservation Details
Reservation, age relaxation, and other admissible benefits shall be governed by the rules and guidelines of the National Institute of Technology Warangal and the applicable institute norms.
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Job Responsibilities and Nature of Work
The selected Junior Research Fellow will be responsible for carrying out various activities related to the sponsored research project. The nature of work includes:
- Executing the objectives of the research project.
- Performing Density Functional Theory (DFT) studies on materials.
- Extracting valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries.
- Synthesizing catalytic materials.
- Testing catalytic activity of synthesized materials.
- Writing research papers and technical articles.
- Preparing scientific communications and reports.
Application Process
Candidates interested in applying for the Junior Research Fellow position must follow the application procedure given below:
- Download the prescribed application form attached with the advertisement.
- Fill in all the required details carefully.
- Attach all relevant educational certificates and supporting documents.
- Prepare the complete application in soft-copy format.
- Send the completed application through email before the closing date.
Submission Mode: Soft Copy (Email Submission)
Email Address: anjanapa@nitw.ac.in
Selection Process
The official advertisement does not specify a detailed selection methodology. However, the selection process may involve the following stages:
- Scrutiny of applications.
- Shortlisting of eligible candidates.
- Interview and/or evaluation by the selection committee.
- Final selection based on institute rules and project requirements.
Ph.D. Registration Opportunity
The selected candidate will be eligible to register for the Ph.D. program at the National Institute of Technology Warangal in accordance with institute rules.
However, the candidate must separately apply for the Ph.D. position whenever the institute releases the corresponding admission notification.
Contact Information
| Principal Investigator (PI) | Dr. Anjana P. A.
Assistant Professor
Chemical Engineering Department |
| Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) | Prof. S. Srinath
Professor
Chemical Engineering Department |
| Address | Chemical Engineering Department,
National Institute of Technology Warangal,
Warangal – 506004,
Telangana, India. |
| Email Address | anjanapa@nitw.ac.in
srinath@nitw.ac.in |
Additional Information
- The recruitment is being conducted for a sponsored research project funded by TEXMiN Foundation.
- The appointment is purely temporary and will remain valid for the project duration of two years.
- Candidates with qualifications such as GATE, CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, GPAT, and DST-Inspire Fellowship will be preferred.
- Experience in machine learning, DFT simulations, battery recycling, extraction techniques, and scientific writing is desirable.
- Candidates must submit the application through email before the prescribed deadline.
