NIT Rourkela Assistant Professor Grade II Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online (Odisha)

NIT Rourkela Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is out. The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released a notification under Advertisement No. NITR/ES/03/2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Professor Grade II posts. Notified on 28 July 2026, this is an opportunity for Ph.D. holders to join one of India's premier technical institutions in an academic and research role. Selected Assistant Professors are appointed at Pay Level 11 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, along with Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other admissible allowances. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in the relevant branch or discipline with a consistently good academic record, meeting the eligibility criteria laid down under the NIT Statutes and subsequent Ministry of Education clarifications. The selection is made through screening followed by presentation and interview as detailed in the official notification. The NIT Rourkela Assistant Professor 2026 application is submitted online through the institute's faculty recruitment portal at facultyrecruitment.nitrkl.ac.in. Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification (Advt No. NITR/ES/03/2026) carefully, verify their eligibility, and complete the online application with the required documents before the closing date.

Ph.D. in the relevant branch/discipline with a First Class (or equivalent) at Bachelor's or Master's level, as prescribed for Assistant Professor Grade II under the NIT Statutes and Ministry of Education norms.

As per NIT Statutes and Ministry of Education norms (refer to the official notification)

• Ph.D. in the relevant branch/discipline from an institute/university recognised by UGC/AICTE/AIU
• First Class or equivalent at the Bachelor's or Master's level in the appropriate branch
• Consistently good academic record as per NIT Statutes and Ministry of Education norms
• Candidates who obtained their Ph.D. from NIT Rourkela are normally not considered unless there is about a 3-year gap between leaving the institute and the expected date of joining
• Reservation applicable as per Government of India guidelines
• Refer to the official notification for detailed post-wise eligibility

To be announced

Pay Level 11 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other admissible allowances.

1. Visit the official NIT Rourkela faculty recruitment portal at https://facultyrecruitment.nitrkl.ac.in
2. Click the Apply Online link against Advertisement No. NITR/ES/03/2026
3. Register and log in to start the online application
4. Fill in the application form with accurate academic, experience and category details
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature and supporting documents
6. Pay the prescribed application fee online, if applicable
7. Review all entries carefully and submit the application before the closing date
8. Government/PSU/Autonomous body employees must produce an NOC at the time of interview
9. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference