NIT Rourkela Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

NIT Rourkela Project Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview

The National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Project Assistant (PrA) post on a contractual basis. This is an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates with a background in Electronics, Electrical, or Instrumentation to work in a prestigious academic environment.

Recruitment Type: This is a Direct Recruitment process based on merit and an Online Interview. No written examination is required.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational Qualification

• Essential: Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology (B.E./B.Tech.) in Electronics, Electrical, or Instrumentation or similar fields with minimum 60% marks OR Master of Engineering/Master of Technology (M.E./M.Tech.) in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, or similar with specialization in VLSI, Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical with minimum 60% marks.
• Desirable: GATE score desirable. Previous experience in Analog IC design in Cadence and embedded systems design with microcontrollers desirable.

Age Limit

• Upper Age Limit: 28 years.
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST/PWD/Female: 5 years relaxation.
  • OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years relaxation.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying degree.
• Self-attested copies of documents must be attached with the application.

Selection Process & Structure

This recruitment does not involve a written examination. The selection is strictly merit-based followed by an interview.

Selection Stages

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit (academic performance) and project needs.
2. Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview.

Interview Mode

• Mode: Online (Video Conference/Telephonic).

Application Fee

There is no application fee for any category.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Since the application mode is Email, candidates must follow these steps carefully:

1. Prepare Application: Create your application containing complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience (if any).
2. Attach Documents: Attach self-attested copies of all required documents:
   • Educational Certificates (Mark sheets/Degree).
   • Experience Certificates (if applicable).
   • ID Proof (Aadhaar/Other Govt ID).
   • Recent Passport-size Photograph.
3. Subject Line: Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email (e.g., "Application for Project Assistant (PrA) Advt. No. NITR/SR/2025/Advt.-25EC051/L/118").
4. Send Email: Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
5. Deadline: Ensure the email is sent on or before 23-02-2026.
6. Confirmation: Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 09-02-2026
• Application Start Date: Notification Released
• Last Date for Application: 23-02-2026
• Project Tenure End Date: 02-11-2027

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Official Website