National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) Recruitment 2026 for 86 posts of Faculty Positions. Candidates with Ph.D Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 23-03-2026, and closes on 22-04-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NIT Rourkela official website nitrkl.ac.in
NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026
| Organization Name | National Institute of Technology Rourkela |
| Post Name | Faculty Positions |
| No of Posts | 86 |
| Advt No | NITR/ES/02/2026 |
| Salary | As per 7th CPC, with additional allowances and incentives. |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in relevant branch/discipline for most positions. Specific qualifications vary by department and post level. |
| Age Limit | Fresh appointment beyond 60 years discouraged, except for exceptional cases. |
| Last Date | 22 April 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Vacancy Details
NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | 74 |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | 3 |
| Associate Professor | 6 |
| Professor | 3 |
| Total | 86 |
Qualification:-
NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026
- 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: (i) First Class in B.Arch. and M.Arch./ M.Plan. or equivalent for Assistant Professor Grade II. (ii) First Class in B.Arch. and M.Arch./ M.Plan. or equivalent with Ph.D. in relevant branch/ discipline for Assistant Professor Grade I and higher position.
- Science Departments: First Class in Masters’ Degree with Ph.D. in relevant branch/discipline.
- Humanities and Social Sciences: First Class in Masters’ 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.
Application Fee
| For UR/OBC/EWS Candidates | ₹1500 |
| For SC/ST/PWD Candidates | ₹750 |
| Indian National applying from abroad | ₹3000 |
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications
- Presentation
- Interview
Age Limit
- Fresh appointment beyond 60 years is discouraged, except for exceptional cases.
Important Dates
NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026
| Opening of online application portal | 23 March 2026 |
| Closing of online application portal | 22 April 2026 |
Important Links
NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |