National Institute of Technology Warangal, located in Warangal district of Telangana, has announced the recruitment of a Junior Research Fellow for an AR&DB, DRDL Lab sponsored research project in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This Junior Research Fellow opening is open to candidates with a background in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, and interested applicants must submit their completed application before the closing date of 14th August 2026. The selected candidate will work on a hypersonic flow solver development project, gaining exposure to advanced numerical modelling and compressible flow research at this Institute of National Importance.
Official Notification Reference: Template for Advertisement for Selection of Project Staff (Form E-3)
Date Posted: 07th August 2026
Institution Name: National Institute of Technology Warangal
Institution Profile: National Institute of Technology Warangal, formerly known as Regional Engineering College, was established in 1959. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone for this institute on October 10, 1959, the first in the chain of 31 NITs (formerly known as RECs) in the country. The Institute is well known for its dedicated faculty, staff and the state-of-the art infrastructure conducive to a healthy academic environment.The Institute is constantly striving to achieve higher levels of technical excellence. Evolving a socially relevant and yet internationally acceptable curriculum, implementing innovative and effective teaching methodologies and focusing on the wholesome development of the students are our concerns. Thanks to UNESCO and UK assistance in the past, many developmental activities were undertaken. The World Bank Assistance under Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) had been a timely help in the overall development of the Institute.
Name of the Project: Development of in-House three-dimensional non-equilibrium solver for hypersonic flow applications
Funding Agency: AR&DB, DRDL Lab
Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Number of the Post: One
Duration of the Project: 1 year
Essential Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with ME/M.Tech. in Fluid and Thermal Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Heat Power Engineering, or any other relevant discipline
Desirable: Prior knowledge in working with OpenFoam, ANSYS, and MATLAB coding
Experience: As per Norms
Emoluments per month: Rs. 37,000/- along with HRA as per institute rules, and the selected candidate is also eligible for on-campus Hostel and Mess facilities subject to availability
Job Location: Warangal, Telangana
Apply Mode: Email
Last Date to Apply: 14th August 2026 by 11:59 pm
Institution Website: www.nitw.ac.in
How to Apply: Interested candidates should complete the prescribed application form attached with the advertisement, enclose a brief resume or CV, and send the soft copy by email before 14th August 2026 at 11:59 pm
Email address to apply: [email protected], [email protected]
Institution Address:
National Institute of Technology Warangal
Warangal – 506004, Telangana State, India
Official Notification for Reference: NIT Warangal – Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) Job Opening Notification
Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification of the Institution/University for details qualifications and other details, before applying.
General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the, NIT Warangal jobs:
- The position offered is purely temporary in nature
- Candidates must enclose a brief resume, curriculum vitae, or bio-data along with the application form
- The list of eligible candidates will be announced on the institute website and also intimated through email or phone
- Shortlisted candidates will have to attend an interview which may be conducted online or offline
- Candidates should ensure a good internet connection if the interview is conducted online
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview
- Applications must be submitted only in soft copy through the specified email addresses
This Junior Research Fellow position at, Warangal gives Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering candidates a chance to contribute to cutting-edge hypersonic flow research. Interested applicants should prepare their documents carefully and apply before the deadline to be considered for this fellowship opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the last date to apply for the Junior Research Fellow post at NIT Warangal? The last date to submit the application is 14th August 2026 by 11:59 pm.
2. What is the eligibility criteria for the Junior Research Fellow post at NIT Warangal? Candidates need a B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering along with an ME/M.Tech. in Fluid and Thermal, Aerospace, or Heat Power Engineering.
3. What is the monthly salary for the Junior Research Fellow position at NIT Warangal? The salary is Rs. 37,000 per month along with HRA as per institute rules.
4. How can candidates apply for the Junior Research Fellow post at NIT Warangal? Candidates must send the completed application form along with a resume by email to the given contact addresses.
5. What is the duration of the Junior Research Fellow project at NIT Warangal? The project duration is one year.
6. Which agency is funding the Junior Research Fellow project at NIT Warangal? The project is sponsored by AR&DB, DRDL Lab.
7. What skills are preferred for the Junior Research Fellow post at NIT Warangal? Prior knowledge in OpenFoam, ANSYS, and MATLAB coding is considered an added advantage.
Facultyplus.com is only a job advertisement platform and is not a recruitment consultancy or placement agency. We do not guarantee employment and never charge any fee for job applications, interviews, or placements. Beware of fraudsters requesting money in the name of Facultyplus.com. We are not responsible for any changes, errors, or recruitment-related decisions made by the hiring institution.
