The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has released an official notification for Faculty Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. NITR/ES/02/2026 dated 23rd March 2026. The last date to apply is April 22, 2026. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for teaching jobs in top engineering institutes in India.
NIT Rourkela, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for the posts of:
- Assistant Professor Grade II
- Assistant Professor Grade I
- Associate Professor
- Professor
Candidates with strong academic background, research interest, and teaching passion can apply online before the last date.
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Table of contents
- NIT Rourkela Faculty Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
- NIT Rourkela Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- NIT Rourkela Vacancy 2026 Details
- NIT Rourkela Faculty Jobs 2026: Eligibility Criteria
- NIT Rourkela Application Fee 2026
- How to Apply for NIT Rourkela Faculty Recruitment 2026
- NIT Rourkela Faculty Selection Process 2026
- NIT Faculty Recruitment 2026: Important General Instructions
- NIT Rourkela Contact Details
- FAQs – NIT Rourkela Faculty Recruitment 2026
NIT Rourkela Faculty Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Check the NIT Rourkela Faculty Positions important dates in below:
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 23 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 April 2026 |
| Time | 5:00 PM IST |
NIT Rourkela Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela |
| Advertisement No. | NITR/ES/02/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor |
| Job Location | Rourkela, Odisha |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 23 March 2026 |
| Last Date | 22 April 2026 |
| Official Website | nitrkl.ac.in |
NIT Rourkela Vacancy 2026 Details
The total number of vacancies is tentative and may change at the time of recruitment.
Post Wise Vacancies
Post Level SC ST OBC UR Total Assistant Professor Grade II Level 10 11 9 24 3 74 Assistant Professor Grade I Level 12 3 – – 3 6 Associate Professor Level 13A2 1 – – 2 3 Professor Level 14A – – – 3 3 Total 15 9 24 11 86
Note – No vacancies for EWS and PWBD Category Candidates.
NIT Rourkela Faculty Jobs 2026: Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the NIT Rourkela Teaching Jobs 2026 must meet the eligibility criteria which available in below:
Faculty Department-wise Qualification
Department Minimum Qualification Engineering First Class in B.Tech/B.E. + Ph.D. in relevant field Industrial Design First Class in B.Tech/B.E./B.Des. + Ph.D. Architecture & Planning B.Arch + M.Arch/M.Plan (for Grade II) + Ph.D. for higher posts Science First Class Master’s Degree + Ph.D. Humanities & Social Sciences First Class Master’s Degree + Ph.D. School of Management First Class MBA/M.Tech/M.Sc./LLM + Ph.D.
NIT Rourkela Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1500 |
| SC / ST / PWD | Rs. 750 |
| Indian Nationals Abroad | Rs. 3000 |
Payment mode: Online only
Fee is non-refundable
How to Apply for NIT Rourkela Faculty Recruitment 2026
To apply for the NIT Rourkela Faculty Recruitment 2026 follow the steps below:
Step-1: Visit official website: https://www.nitrkl.ac.in
Step-2: Go to Career → Faculty Recruitment section.
Step-3: Click on NIT Rourkela Faculty Apply Online 2026.
Step-4: Fill NIT Rourkela Teaching application form 2026 carefully.
Step-5: Upload required documents.
Step-6: Pay the NIT Rourkela application fee online 2026.
Step-7: Submit the application.
NIT Rourkela Faculty Selection Process 2026
The selection process is rigorous and based on merit:
Step-1: Shortlisting
Step-2: Presentation
Step-3: Interview
Step-4: Final Merit Based On
NIT Faculty Recruitment 2026: Important General Instructions
The faculty recruitment to apply for the NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026 is available in below:
- All qualifications and experience will be counted as on the closing date (22 April 2026)
- Only online applications will be accepted
- Degrees must be from UGC/AICTE/AIU recognized institutions
- Shortlisting criteria may be higher than minimum eligibility
- Mere eligibility does not guarantee interview call
- Candidates must attend: Presentation and Interview.
Special Conditions:
- Candidates with Ph.D. from NIT Rourkela need a 3-year gap to apply
- Age above 60 years discouraged (except exceptional cases)
- Candidates must produce original documents during interview
- Institute reserves full rights to cancel or modify recruitment
NIT Rourkela Contact Details
For queries, candidates can email:
career@nitrkl.ac.in
FAQs – NIT Rourkela Faculty Recruitment 2026
The last date to apply online for NIT Rourkela Faculty Jobs 2026 is 22 April 2026 (5:00 PM IST).
The recruitment includes Assistant Professor Grade II, Assistant Professor Grade I, Associate Professor, and Professor posts.
A total of 86 tentative vacancies have been announced across various faculty positions.
The application process is completely online through the official website nitrkl.ac.in.
Candidates must have First Class B.Tech/B.E. and Ph.D. in relevant discipline or equivalent qualifications depending on the department.
Yes, Ph.D. is mandatory for most faculty positions, especially for higher-level posts like Associate Professor and Professor.
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