NIT Rourkela Faculty Vacancy 2026 – 86 Vacancies for Professor

Name of Post: NIT Rourkela Faculty Vacancy 2026 – 86 Vacancies for Professor

Post Date / Update: 29 March 2026 | 10:16 AM

Short Information: National Institute of Technology Rourkela, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. NITR/ES/02/2026 dated 23 March 2026 for faculty recruitment.

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NIT Rourkela Faculty Vacancy 2026 – 86 Vacancies for Professor NIT Rourkela Faculty Recruitment 2026
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Important Dates	Application Fee
Application Start : 23-03-2026 Last Date Apply Online : 22-04-2026 (05:00 PM) Shortlisting : As Per Schedule Presentation / Interview : As Per Schedule	UR / OBC / EWS : Rs. 1500/- SC / ST / PWD : Rs. 750/- Indian Nationals (Abroad) : Rs. 3000/- Payment Mode : Online Only Fee is Non-Refundable
Age Limit
As on 22-04-2026 Fresh appointment beyond 60 years is generally discouraged Age Relaxation as per Government of India Rules
Total Post	Eligibility
86	Assistant Professor Grade II – 74 Posts Assistant Professor Grade I – 06 Posts Associate Professor – 03 Posts Professor – 03 Posts
Post Wise Eligibility Details
Assistant Professor Grade II: Engineering: First Class B.Tech / B.E. + Ph.D. Industrial Design: First Class B.Tech / B.E. / B.Des. + Ph.D. Planning & Architecture: First Class B.Arch + M.Arch / M.Plan (Ph.D. not mandatory) Science / Humanities / Social Science: First Class Master’s Degree + Ph.D. Management: First Class MBA / M.Tech / M.Sc / LLM + Ph.D. Assistant Professor Grade I: Same as above with Ph.D. mandatory Experience as per NIT Statute Schedule ‘E’ Associate Professor: First Class at preceding degree + Ph.D. Post-Ph.D. teaching / research / industry experience as per NIT Statute Professor: First Class at preceding degree + Ph.D. Significant post-Ph.D. experience Strong research publications and contributions
Selection Process
Application Scrutiny Shortlisting Presentation (Academic Achievements + Presentation Score) Personal Interview
Exam Pattern / Other Details
Apply Online through official website Form can be filled in multiple sessions Upload required documents (education, experience, category) Fee payment only through online mode Submit application before deadline Govt/PSU employees must produce NOC at interview
Departments Available
Biotechnology Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Ceramic Engineering Computer Science Chemistry Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Earth Science Food Process Engineering Humanities Industrial Design Life Science Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Mining Engineering Planning & Architecture Physics School of Management
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in NIT Rourkela Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Answer: Total 86 vacancies are available across four posts — Assistant Professor Grade II (74), Assistant Professor Grade I (06), Associate Professor (03), and Professor (03).

Q2. What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
Answer: The last date to apply online is 22 April 2026 up to 05:00 PM.

Q3. What is the application fee?
Answer: Rs. 1500 for UR/OBC/EWS, Rs. 750 for SC/ST/PWD, and Rs. 3000 for Indian nationals applying from abroad.

Q4. Which departments are included?
Answer: Departments include Engineering, Science, Humanities, Architecture, and Management streams such as Mechanical, Civil, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and others.

Q5. What is the selection process?
Answer: Selection includes Application Scrutiny, Shortlisting, Presentation, and Personal Interview.

Q6. Can candidates from abroad apply?
Answer: Yes, Indian nationals from abroad can apply and may attend the interview through video conferencing if permitted.

Q7. Is Ph.D. mandatory for all posts?
Answer: Ph.D. is mandatory for most posts except Assistant Professor Grade II in Planning & Architecture.

About NIT Rourkela Faculty Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Technology Rourkela, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. NITR/ES/02/2026 dated 23 March 2026 for faculty recruitment.

A total of 86 vacancies are announced for Assistant Professor Grade II, Assistant Professor Grade I, Associate Professor, and Professor positions across various departments.

Eligible Indian nationals with strong academic background and research experience are invited to apply online from 23 March 2026 to 22 April 2026.

The application process is completely online and candidates are required to upload all necessary documents and pay the application fee through online mode only.

The recruitment process includes screening of applications, shortlisting, presentation based on academic achievements, and final personal interview.

Candidates working in Government or PSU must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.

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