NIT Raipur Recruitment 2026: Principal Technical Officer (ICT) Position
Recruitment at NIT Raipur 2026: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has announced a recruitment notice for a high-level non-faculty position. This is a regular appointment for an Indian National to lead the Institute’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) efforts.
Vacancy Details for Recruitment at NIT Raipur
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Total Vacancies | Category |
| Principal Technical Officer (ICT) | Pay Level-14 | 01 | Unreserved (UR) |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this selection post, candidates must meet the following requirements as of the closing date, April 15, 2026:
- Age Limit: Maximum 56 years.
- Educational Qualification: * B.E. / B.Tech. or M.Sc. / MCA degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Applications.
- Must have a First Class or equivalent grade (60% or 6.5/10 CGPA) with a consistently excellent academic record.
- Experience: * At least 15 years of experience as a Scientific/Technical Officer or equivalent.
- Out of this, at least 8 years must be as a Sr. Scientific/Technical Officer (Pay Level-12/GP 7600) or higher in Government, Autonomous Bodies, or PSUs.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience is required in Spring Boot, MVC, Java/J2EE, Full-stack web development (HTML5, Bootstrap, jQuery), Linux/Database administration, and Network Management.
Application Fee
- Amount: Rs. 1,770/- (Rs. 1,500 + GST).
- Payment Method: Must be paid online via the NIT Raipur Payment Link.
- Instructions: Enter “New” in the Student ID field and “Recruitment” in the description field during payment.
How to Apply for Recruitment at NIT Raipur
The application process is offline and requires submitting a hard copy to the institute.
- Download: Get the prescribed application form from the NIT Raipur website.
- Fill & Sign: Complete the form and sign every page, marking them as “self-attested“.
- Prepare Envelope: Super-scribe the envelope with: “Application for the post of Principal Technical Officer (ICT)”.
- Mail To: Send the envelope with all supporting documents via post to:The Registrar,NIT Raipur, GE Road,Raipur, 492010, Chhattisgarh.
Important Dates for Recruitment at NIT Raipur
- Start Date for Applications: March 10, 2026.
- Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copies: April 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
Selection Process for Recruitment at NIT Raipur
Selection will be primarily based on interview performance. However, the Institute reserves the right to conduct a screening test prior to the interview if necessary.