NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026: Vacancy for 86 Faculty Positions
NIT Rourkela recruitment 2026: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released an official advertisement for faculty recruitment. The institute is inviting applications from Indian nationals with excellent academic backgrounds and a commitment to quality teaching and research for various departments including Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Management.
Vacancy Details for NIT Rourkela recruitment
A total of 86 vacancies are available across different academic levels and categories.
| Post | Pay Level | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | PWD | Total |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | 10 | 11 | 9 | 24 | 3 | 27 | – | 74 |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | 12 | – | 3 | – | – | 3 | – | 6 |
| Associate Professor | 13A2 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 | 17 | 3 |
| Professor | 14A | – | 1 | – | – | 2 | – | 3 |
| Total | 11 | 14 | 24 | 3 | 34 | – | 86 |
Note: The number of vacancies is tentative and may vary. Reservation for EWS, SC, ST, and OBC is applicable as per Government of India guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum qualifications for various departments are as follows:
- Engineering Departments: First Class B.Tech./B.E. with Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
- Architecture & Planning: First Class B.Arch. and M.Arch./M.Plan. (Ph.D. required for Grade I and higher) .
- Science/Humanities/Social Sciences: First Class Master’s Degree with Ph.D. in a relevant branch.
- School of Management: First Class MBA/M.Tech./M.Sc./LLM or equivalent with Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
Application Fee
Fees must be paid online only and are non-refundable.
- UR / OBC / EWS: ₹1500
- SC / ST / PWD: ₹750
- Indian Nationals applying from abroad: ₹3000
Selection Process for NIT Rourkela recruitment
- Shortlisting: Departments may set higher standards than the minimum criteria to limit the number of candidates.
- Presentation: Provisionally shortlisted candidates must deliver a presentation.
- Interview: Based on the presentation evaluation, suitable candidates will be recommended for a final interview.
- Merit List: Prepared based on Academic Achievements and Presentation scores.
Important Dates for NIT Rourkela recruitment
- Online Application Starts: March 23, 2026 (17:00 h IST)
- Online Application Closes: April 22, 2026 (17:00 h IST)
How to Apply for NIT Rourkela recruitment
Interested candidates must apply through the official recruitment portal. No hard copies or emailed CVs will be accepted.
- Visit the NIT Rourkela Career page: https://www.nitrkl.ac.in/Career/Faculty/.
- Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link for Advertisement No: NITR/ES/02/2026.
- Ensure the application is submitted after successful fee payment.
Contact for Queries: career@nitrkl.ac.in