NIT Rourkela Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Upgradation

About the Recruitment

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has issued a notice, NITR/ES/2026/M/2323, inviting applications from its existing faculty members for upgradation to Assistant Professor Grade-II (Pay Level-11). This NIT Rourkela Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 initiative is specifically for faculty currently serving as Assistant Professor Grade-II in Pay Level-10 who meet the specified eligibility criteria, including a minimum of one year of service. The upgradation process is in accordance with Schedule ‘E’ of NIT Statutes, as amended by the Gazette of India Notification dated 19th June 2023.

Post-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Details

This notice pertains to an internal upgradation process for eligible faculty members already serving at NIT Rourkela. Therefore, no specific number of new vacancies is announced for external candidates. The opportunity is available to all eligible Assistant Professors Grade-II (Pay Level-10) within the institute who wish to be upgraded to Pay Level-11.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be current faculty members of NIT Rourkela serving as Assistant Professor Grade-II in Pay Level-10 and have completed at least one year of service in this position. The minimum educational qualifications vary by department as detailed below:

Department/School	Minimum Educational Eligibility
Engineering Departments	First Class in B.Tech./B.E. with Ph.D. in relevant branch/discipline
Industrial Design	First Class in B.Tech./B.E./B.Des. with Ph.D. in relevant branch/discipline
Planning and Architecture	First Class in M.Arch./M.Plan. for Assistant Professor Grade II
Science Departments	First Class in Masters' Degree with Ph.D. in relevant branch/discipline
Humanities and Social Sciences	First Class in Masters' Degree with Ph.D. in relevant branch/discipline
School of Management	First Class in MBA/M.Tech./M.Sc./LLM or equivalent with Ph.D. in relevant branch/discipline

Age Limit and Relaxation

As this is an internal upgradation process for existing faculty members, no specific age limit or age relaxation rules are mentioned in the official notification. Eligibility is primarily based on current service status and educational qualifications.

Application Fee and Payment Method

The official notification does not specify any application fee for this internal upgradation process. Candidates are advised to proceed with the online application without expecting a fee payment requirement.

Selection Process

The selection process for upgradation to Assistant Professor Grade-II (Pay Level-11) will involve a review of the applications submitted by eligible faculty members. The institute will assess candidates based on their service period, educational qualifications, and other criteria as per the NIT Statutes and relevant guidelines.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

There is no written examination or specific syllabus prescribed for this internal upgradation process. The assessment is based on the submitted application and the candidate's fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.

Pay Scale and Benefits

Successful candidates will be upgraded from Assistant Professor Grade-II (Pay Level-10) to Assistant Professor Grade-II (Pay Level-11). This upgradation implies an increase in pay and associated benefits as per the norms for Pay Level-11 in the National Institute of Technology system. Specific gross salary figures are not detailed in the notification.

How to Apply — Step by Step

Eligible faculty members must apply online for this upgradation opportunity. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official NIT Rourkela career portal at https://www.nitrkl.ac.in/Career/Faculty.
2. Locate the link for "Upgradation of Assistant Professor Grade-II (Pay Level-10)" or similar.
3. Click on the "Apply Online" option.
4. Register if you are a new user, or log in with your existing credentials.
5. Fill out the online application form with all required personal, academic, and service details.
6. Ensure all information is accurate and complete. The application can be filled in multiple sessions.
7. Submit the application form before the closing date.
8. No hard copies or CVs should be sent via email or post.

Documents Required

While the notification does not explicitly list documents, candidates should be prepared to provide details and potentially upload scanned copies of the following during the online application process:

• Educational qualification certificates (B.Tech/B.E., M.Arch, M.Plan, Masters' Degree, MBA, M.Tech/M.Sc, LLM, Ph.D. as applicable).
• Proof of service as Assistant Professor Grade-II (Pay Level-10) at NIT Rourkela.
• Any other documents as required by the online application portal to verify eligibility and experience.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Opening of online application portal	28th July 2026 (17:00 h IST)
Closing of online application portal	03rd August 2026 (17:00 h IST)

Important Links

• Official Website: https://www.nitrkl.ac.in
• Apply Online: https://www.nitrkl.ac.in/Career/Faculty
• Gazette Notification (Reference): https://nitrkl.ac.in/docs/Career/MRR.pdf
• For Queries: deans-office@nitrkl.ac.in