NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by National Institute of Technology Rourkela for recruitment of Faculty posts. Candidates can apply online for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor vacancy as per the official advertisement. Interested candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying.
NIT Rourkela Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | National Institute of Technology Rourkela |
| Advertisement No | NITR/ES/02/2026 |
| Post Name | Faculty Posts |
| Job Type | Institute of National Importance (Govt of India) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Apply Start Date | 23 March 2026 |
| Last Date | 22 April 2026 |
| Job Location | Rourkela, Odisha |
| Official Website | https://nitrkl.ac.inn |
Post Name
Recruitment is for the following faculty positions:
- Assistant Professor Grade II
- Assistant Professor Grade I
- Associate Professor
- Professor
NIT Rourkela Faculty Recruitment 2026 Total Vacancy
Total number of posts: 86
| Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade II | 74 |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | 6 |
| Associate Professor | 3 |
| Professor | 3 |
Note: Number of posts may change as per institute requirement.
Departments / Specializations
Recruitment is available in various departments including:
- Biotechnology & Medical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Ceramic Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Life Science
- Humanities & Social Science
- School of Management
- Industrial Design
- Food Process Engineering
- Earth & Atmospheric Science
- Planning & Architecture
For detailed specialization, candidates should check the official notification.
Educational Qualification
Educational qualification and experience must be as per Schedule-E of NIT Statutes and official recruitment notification.
Minimum qualification for faculty posts generally includes:
- Ph.D. in relevant discipline
- First class in the preceding degree
- Required teaching / research experience for higher posts
- Credit point requirements as per NIT rules
Eligibility conditions for different posts:
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade II | PhD in relevant discipline |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | PhD + teaching / research experience |
| Associate Professor | PhD + required years of experience after PhD |
| Professor | PhD + higher teaching / research experience |
Candidates must check detailed eligibility, experience and credit point requirements in the official notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹1500 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹750 |
| Indian applicants applying from abroad | ₹3000 |
Application fee must be paid online.
Salary / Stipend
Pay and allowances will be as per NIT Rourkela rules, NIT Statutes and Government of India norms.
Selection Process
Selection will be done as per institute rules, which may include:
- Shortlisting of candidates
- Presentation / Seminar
- Interview
- Document verification
- Final merit list
Decision of the institute will be final.
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply online through the official website.
- Go to Recruitment / Career section and fill the online application form.
- To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| More Odisha Govt Jobs | Click Here |
NIT Rourkela Faculty Positions Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026?
Recruitment for faculty posts in different departments.
Q2. Total vacancy?
86 posts.
Q3. Last date to apply?
22 April 2026.
Q4. Job location?
Rourkela, Odisha.
Q5. Job type?
Institute of National Importance.