NIT Rourkela Project Recruitment 2026: 5 Posts

NIT Rourkela has invited applications for 5 project posts in an ANRF-PAIR project. This is the NIT Rourkela Project Recruitment 2026 notice. The posts are 1 Project Manager, 2 Junior Research Fellows and 2 Field Assistants. The last date is 29 October 2026.

NIT Rourkela Project Recruitment 2026 Job Overview

NIT Rourkela Project Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Application Fee

NIT Rourkela Project Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit

Project Manager

• A Doctoral degree in Science, or a Master degree in Engineering or Technology.

Junior Research Fellow

• A PG degree in basic science, or a Graduate or PG degree in a professional course.
• Selected through NET, GATE or a national level exam.
• Specific project qualifications are listed in the annexure.

Field Assistant

• A B.Sc in any Science, or a 3-year Engineering Diploma, with at least 55% marks.

Salary Details

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting on merit and need of the project.
2. A hybrid or online interview.

Documents Required

• A signed application and documents as a single PDF.
• Mark sheets with percentage of marks.
• Research papers and experience certificates if any.

How to Apply: Step by Step

1. Open the NIT Rourkela website, then Faculty and Staff, SRICCE and Career notices.
2. Make a single PDF of the signed application and documents.
3. Email it with the advertisement number in the subject.
4. Send it by 29 October 2026.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• There are three separate notices for this project, linked below.
• A Project Associate (₹30,000) is taken only if no JRF is found suitable.
• JRF pay is ₹37,000 for years 1 and 2, and ₹42,000 from year 3.

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FAQs: NIT Rourkela Project Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date for NIT Rourkela Project Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 29 October 2026.

Q2. How many posts are there?

There are 5 (1 PM, 2 JRF and 2 FA).

Q3. What is the pay?

Project Manager ₹60,000 to ₹1,25,000; JRF ₹37,000 to ₹42,000; Field Assistant ₹27,000 (plus HRA as per ANRF norms).

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Q4. What is the qualification?

It depends on the post. A PhD or Master degree for PM, a PG for JRF, a B.Sc for FA.

Q5. What is the age limit?

30 years, with relaxation as per rules.

Q6. How do I apply?

Email one PDF of the signed application and documents by 29 October 2026.

Q7. Where is the job?

NIT Rourkela, Sundergarh, Odisha 769008.

Q8. Is this a permanent job?

No. These are project posts that end with the project.

Q9. What is the selection process?

Shortlisting on merit, then an online or hybrid interview.

Q10. Is there an application fee?

The notification does not mention any fee.