Faculty Recruitment 2026 at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor)
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has released a faculty recruitment notification (Advertisement No. NITR/ES/02/2026 dated 23 March 2026) inviting applications for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor positions in various disciplines, including Engineering, Science, Management, and Humanities. Eligible candidates may apply through online mode before the deadline.
Hiring Organization: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, Odisha
About the Organization: National Institute of Technology Rourkela is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The institute is well known for its strong academic framework, research excellence, and commitment to innovation across engineering, science, management, and humanities disciplines. It offers a dynamic academic environment with advanced infrastructure and encourages interdisciplinary research and development.
Positions Open:
- Assistant Professor (Grade II & Grade I)
- Associate Professor
- Professor
Departments:
- Biotechnology and Medical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Ceramic Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Chemistry
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Earth & Atmospheric Science
- Food Process Engineering
- Humanities Social Sciences
- Industrial Design
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Planning and Architecture
- Physics and Astronomy
- School of Management
Educational Qualification:
- Engineering Departments: First Class in B.Tech./B.E. with Ph.D. in relevant branch/discipline
- Industrial Design: First Class in B.Tech./B.E./B.Des. with Ph.D. in relevant branch/discipline
- Planning and Architecture: First Class in B.Arch. and M.Arch./M.Plan. or equivalent (Ph.D. required for Grade I and higher positions)
- Science & Humanities Departments: First Class in Master’s Degree with Ph.D. in relevant branch/discipline
- School of Management: First Class in MBA/M.Tech./M.Sc./LLM or equivalent with Ph.D. in relevant branch/discipline
Area of Specialization:
Refer to the detailed advertisement
Experience:
As per Schedule ‘E’ of NIT Statute,
published in the Gazette of India on 24th July, 2017, and subsequent clarifications received from Ministry of Education erstwhile Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
- As per 7th CPC pay levels and Government of India norms
- For additional compensation and incentives, refer to the detailed advertisement
Selection Process:
- The provisionally shortlisted candidates will have to give a presentation
- After the evaluation of
their presentation, only the suitable candidates will be recommended to appear the Interview in
order of their merit
Age Limit:
Fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged except in the case of faculty with exceptional research, industrial, and/or academic career
Application Fee:
- ₹1500 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates
- ₹750 for SC/ST/PWD candidates
- ₹3000 for Indian Nationals applying from abroad
Important Dates:
- Last Date: 22 April 2026 (17:00 h IST)
Job Location: Rourkela, Odisha
Apply Mode: Online
How to Apply:
Candidates willing to apply for one or more posts are requested to visit the Institute website and click on the Apply Online link against the advertisement number to fill in the Application.
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://www.nitrkl.ac.in/
Organization Address:
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Sector-1, Rourkela
Odisha – 769008
Email: career@nitrkl.ac.in