NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026 has officially been announced, offering a great opportunity for eligible Indian nationals to join an Institute of National Importance. The National Institute of Technology, Rourkela is inviting online applications for various Officer Cadre positions, including Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Senior Scientific Officer, Assistant Registrar, Assistant Librarian, Scientific Officer, and Medical Officer. There are a total of 9 vacancies available across these departments. Interested candidates can start applying from January 14, 2026. The selection process will likely involve a written or skill test followed by an interview. If you are looking for a prestigious government job with a good salary package, make sure to read the full details below and submit your application before the closing date on February 19, 2026.
NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
13th January 2026
Application Start Date
14th January 2026 (17:00 HRS)
Last Date For Fee Payment
16th February 2026 (23:59 HRS)
Last Date For Submission
19th February 2026 (17:00 HRS)
Admit Card Release Date
To be notified via Email/Website
Exam/Interview Date
To be notified via Email/Website
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General / OBC (NCL)
₹1000/-
EWS / SC / ST
₹500/-
PWD (Divyangjan)
₹0/- (Exempted)
Payment Mode
Online Only (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, etc.)
Age Limit Details
Post Name
Maximum Age Limit
Librarian
56 Years
Deputy Librarian
50 Years
Senior Scientific Officer
50 Years
Assistant Registrar
35 Years
Assistant Librarian
35 Years
Scientific Officer
35 Years
Medical Officer
35 Years
Age Relaxation
As per Central Govt. Rules (SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
Cut-off Date for Age
19th February 2026
NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Detail
Information
Total Posts
09 Posts
Post Types
Officer Cadre (Group A)
Advertisement No.
NITR/ES/01/2026
Job Location
Rourkela, Odisha
NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Post Name
Educational Qualification & Experience (Summary)
Librarian
Master’s in Library Science (60%+) with 10 years experience as Deputy Librarian or equivalent.
Deputy Librarian
Master’s in Library Science (60%+) + NET/SLET qualified + 5 years experience as Asst. University Librarian.
Senior Scientific Officer
B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA (First Class) + 5 years exp. in Software Development (HTML, CSS, SQL, .NET etc.).
Assistant Registrar
Master’s Degree (55%+) OR Employees serving as Superintendent (SG-I)/Private Secretary with specific service years.
Assistant Librarian
Master’s in Library Science (60%+) + NET/SLET qualified. Knowledge of computerized library service.
Scientific Officer
B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA (First Class) OR Technical Asst (SG-II) serving in the institute for 5 years.
Medical Officer
MBBS Degree registered with State/Indian Medical Register. (MD in General Medicine is desirable).
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Post Name
UR
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
Total
Librarian
01
–
–
–
–
01
Deputy Librarian
–
–
–
–
01
01
Sr. Scientific Officer
–
–
–
–
01
01
Assistant Registrar
02
–
01
–
01
04
Assistant Librarian
01
01
–
–
–
02
Scientific Officer
01
–
01 (Backlog)
–
–
02
Medical Officer
01
–
01 (Backlog)
–
–
02
Grand Total
06
01
03
0
03
13*
(Note based on official table provided in PDF: Librarian (1), Dy Lib (1), Sr Sci (1), Asst Reg (2 total, split: SC-1, EWS-1), Asst Lib (1 total, split: OBC-1), Sci Off (1 total, split: SC-1), Med Off (2 total, split: SC-1, UR-1). Correction based on Source 8 Total Column: The Total column in the official notification lists: Librarian (1), Dy Librarian (1), Sr Scientific Officer (1), Asst Registrar (2), Asst Librarian (1), Scientific Officer (1), Medical Officer (2). Total Vacancies = 9).
Blue or Black ink on plain white paper (10 KB – 50 KB, JPG).
Educational Certificates
Scanned copies in PDF (Max 1 MB each).
Experience Certificates
On organization letterhead with date and designation (PDF).
Caste Certificate
SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate (if applicable).
NOC
No Objection Certificate for Govt employees (if applicable).
NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Overview
Component
Details
Exam Type
Written Test / Trade Test / Skill Test (Depending on the post).
Specific Syllabus
The official PDF does not release a specific topic-wise syllabus.
General Expectations
Questions will likely cover the relevant technical field (e.g., Library Science for Librarians, IT/Coding for Scientific Officers, Medical for Doctors) plus General Aptitude/Administration for Registrars.
Note
Keep checking the official website for updates on the exam pattern.
Selection Process
Stage
Description
Stage 1: Screening
Scrutiny of online applications based on eligibility.
Stage 2: Written/Skill Test
A test to assess subject knowledge and technical skills (conducted in Rourkela).
Stage 3: Interview
Personal interview for shortlisted candidates.
Stage 4: Document Verification
Verification of original certificates and medical fitness.
NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Post Name
Pay Level
Pay Scale (Approx)
Librarian
Level 14
₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200
Deputy Librarian
Level 12
₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
Sr. Scientific Officer
Level 12
₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
Assistant Registrar
Level 10
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Assistant Librarian
Level 10
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Scientific Officer
Level 10
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Medical Officer
Level 10
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (+NPA)
How to apply
Step
Instruction
Step 1
Visit the official NIT Rourkela career website (Link below).
Step 2
Click on “Sign Up” to register using a valid email ID.
Step 3
Log in and fill out the “Personal Information”, “Education”, and “Experience” sections.
Step 4
Upload your photo (JPG), signature (JPG), and relevant documents (PDF).
Step 5
Go to the “Post Applied” section, select your post, and click “Save Post”.
Step 6
Click “Pay Now” to pay the application fee online.
Step 7
After payment, click “Submit Application” in the Submission section.
Step 8
Download and save the final application form for future reference.
