NIT Rourkela Officer Cadre Recruitment 2026

Overview

Field	Details
Organization Name	National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) 📍
Post Name	Officer Cadre (Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Scientific & Medical Posts) 📚
Total Vacancies	As per official notification
Job Location	National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	NITRKL Official Website

Summary

The National Institute of Technology Rourkela has released Advertisement No. NITR/ES/01/2026 dated 13 January 2026 for the recruitment of Officer Cadre posts. Eligible Indian nationals can apply for positions such as Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Senior Scientific Officer, Assistant Registrar, Assistant Librarian, Scientific Officer and Medical Officer. The selection will be based on qualifications, experience and performance in written/skill tests and interviews. Applications must be submitted online before 19 February 2026. The institute offers attractive pay scales ranging from Pay Level 10 to Pay Level 14 along with standard government benefits. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully for reservation and age relaxation rules.

Salary & Benefits

Component	Details
Pay Level 14	₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200
Pay Level 12	₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
Pay Level 10	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (+ NPA for Medical Officer)

Educational Qualification

Qualification	Details
Librarian	Master’s Degree in Library Science / Information Science with ≥60% marks and minimum 10 years experience as Deputy Librarian or equivalent.
Deputy Librarian	Master’s Degree in Library Science with NET/SLET/SET and 5 years experience as Assistant Librarian or equivalent.
Senior Scientific Officer (Software Development & Management)	BE/BTech/MSc/MCA with first class and 5 years experience in software development and web technologies.
Assistant Registrar	Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks; experience required for departmental candidates.
Assistant Librarian	Master’s Degree in Library Science with NET/SLET/SET.
Scientific Officer (IT System & Network Management)	BE/BTech/MSc/MCA with strong background in system and network administration.
Medical Officer	MBBS Degree registered with Medical Council; MD preferred.

Vacancy Details

Field	No. of vacancy
Librarian	01
Deputy Librarian	01
Senior Scientific Officer (Software Development & Management)	01
Assistant Registrar	02
Assistant Librarian	01
Scientific Officer (IT System & Network Management) (Backlog)	01
Medical Officer (01 Backlog)	02

As per official notification

Age Limit

Criteria	Age
Librarian	Up to 56 Years
Deputy Librarian & Senior Scientific Officer	Up to 50 Years
Assistant Registrar / Assistant Librarian / Scientific Officer / Medical Officer	Up to 35 Years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
UR / OBC	₹1000
SC / ST / EWS	₹500
PWD	Nil

Important Dates

Event	Date
Opening of Online Application	14 January 2026 (17:00 HRS)
Last Date for Fee Payment	16 February 2026 (23:59 HRS)
Last Date to Apply Online	19 February 2026 (17:00 HRS)

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be Indian nationals and meet the post‑specific academic qualifications mentioned in the advertisement. For library posts, a Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science with the required percentage and NET/SLET/SET qualifications is essential. 

Technical posts require an engineering or equivalent degree with first‑class marks and relevant experience in software development, system administration or network management. Medical Officer candidates must hold a valid MBBS degree registered with the Medical Council, with MD preferred.

 Experience requirements vary from 5 to 10 years depending on the designation, and only experience obtained after the minimum qualification will be considered. Age limits and relaxation rules follow Central Government norms.

Selection Process

The institute will first shortlist candidates based on their educational qualifications and relevant experience. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to appear for a written examination or skill test, depending on the post. Those who clear the written stage will undergo a presentation or interview to assess their suitability for the role. 

Final merit lists will be prepared by aggregating scores from all stages, and selected candidates will be offered regular appointments. Candidates are advised to keep all original documents ready for verification during the final selection phase.

How to Apply

Applicants must register on the official NIT Rourkela recruitment portal using a valid email address and mobile number. After registration, candidates should select Advertisement No. NITR/ES/01/2026, fill in personal, academic and professional details, and upload the required documents in the prescribed format.

 The application fee must be paid online for each post applied for; applications without fee payment will be rejected. Once all information is entered, the candidate should review the application carefully as no changes are allowed after final submission, and then submit before the closing date of 19 February 2026.

Official Links

Purpose	Link
Official Notification	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the Advertisement Number for NIT Rourkela Officer Cadre Recruitment 2026?

Answer: NITR/ES/01/2026.

Q2. Is this recruitment open to candidates from all India?

Answer: Yes.

Q3. Is offline application allowed?

Answer: No, online mode only.