Overview
National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Project Associate (1 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply email before 20 August 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela)
- Qualification
- B. Tech in Food Process Engineering/Processing and Food Engineering/Food Technology/Food Engineering and Technology/Agricultural Engineering with minimum CGPA of 6.5/10.0 (or 60% aggregate) and GATE/NET qualified OR M. Tech in Food Process Engineering/Processing and Food Engineering/Food Technology/Food Engineering and Technology/Agricultural Process Engineering with minimum CGPA of 6.5/10.0 (or 60% aggregate) and GATE/NET qualified.
- Vacancies
- 1
- Advertisement No
- NITR/SR/2026/Advt.-26FP043 /L/066
- Last date to apply
- 20 August 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Last date for submitting the Application | 20 August 2026 |
| Online Interview | 24 August 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Associate | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
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Vacancy Details
Post Name: Total Posts Project Associate: 1 Total: 1
Eligibility
• Project Associate: B. Tech in Food Process Engineering/Processing and Food Engineering/Food Technology/Food Engineering and Technology/Agricultural Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 6.5/10.0 (or 60% aggregate) and GATE/NET qualified OR M. Tech in Food Process Engineering/Processing and Food Engineering/Food Technology/Food Engineering and Technology/Agricultural Process Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 6.5/10.0 (or 60% aggregate) and GATE/NET qualified. • Desirable Experience: Research Experience in AI-ML Modeling, CAD design, FEM/CFD/DEM Simulations, Digital Twin, Protein Characterization and Hands-on experience on Rheometer and Texture Analyzer.
Age Limit
• The upper age limit for the Project Associate position is 35 years. • Age relaxation is applicable: 5 years for SC/ST/PWD/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Salary
• Project Associate: INR 31,000.00 per month
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
• Shortlisting based on merit and need of the project • Online Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for NIT Rourkela Project Associate Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below. • Read the official notification carefully before applying. • Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience. • Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs. • Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email. • Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification. • Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 20-08-2026. • Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NIT Rourkela Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online?
Last Date: 20 August 2026; Walk-in Date: 24 August 2026; Last date for submitting the Application: 20 August 2026; Online Interview: 24 August 2026
What is the application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
What is the age limit?
Upper age limit: 35 years (Relaxable for SC/ST/PWD/Female by 5 years, OBC by 3 years)
What is the selection process?
• Shortlisting based on merit and need of the project • Online Interview