NIT Rourkela Officer Cadre Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for Librarian, Scientific Officer, Assistant Registrar & Other Posts

The National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NITR), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released the official notification for Officer Cadre Recruitment 2026 vide Advt. No. NITR/ES/01/2026 dated 13 January 2026.

Eligible Indian nationals are invited to submit online applications for multiple Group-A and Group-B Officer Cadre posts carrying attractive pay levels as per 7th Central Pay Commission.


? Organization Details

  • Institute Name: National Institute of Technology Rourkela
  • Category: Central Government Job
  • Advertisement No.: NITR/ES/01/2026
  • Post Type: Officer Cadre (Non-Teaching)
  • Mode of Application: Online
  • Job Location: Rourkela, Odisha

? NIT Rourkela Officer Cadre Vacancy Details 2026

Sl. NoPost NamePay LevelVacancies
1LibrarianLevel 1401
2Deputy LibrarianLevel 1201
3Senior Scientific Officer (Software)Level 1201
4Assistant RegistrarLevel 1002
5Assistant LibrarianLevel 1001
6Scientific Officer (IT & Network)Level 1001
7Medical OfficerLevel 10 + NPA02
Total09 Posts

Note: Some vacancies are backlog posts. Reservation is applicable as per Central Government norms.


? Pay Scale (7th CPC)

  • Level 14: ?1,44,200 – ?2,18,200
  • Level 12: ?78,800 – ?2,09,200
  • Level 10: ?56,100 – ?1,77,500
  • Medical Officer: Pay Level 10 + NPA as per Govt. rules

? Post-wise Eligibility Criteria (Summary)

? Librarian

  • Master’s Degree in Library Science / Information Science
  • Minimum 10 years experience (Deputy Librarian level)
  • Upper Age Limit: 56 years

? Deputy Librarian

  • Master’s Degree in Library Science
  • NET/SLET/SET qualified
  • 5 years experience
  • Upper Age Limit: 50 years

? Senior Scientific Officer (Software Development)

  • B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA (First Class)
  • 5 years experience in software & web development
  • Upper Age Limit: 50 years

? Assistant Registrar

  • Master’s Degree with 55% marks
  • Age Limit: 35 years
  • Experience in administration preferred

? Assistant Librarian

  • Master’s Degree in Library Science
  • NET/SLET/SET mandatory
  • Age Limit: 35 years

? Scientific Officer (IT System & Network)

  • B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/MCA (First Class)
  • Experience in system & network administration
  • Age Limit: 35 years

? Medical Officer

  • MBBS degree + registration
  • PG Degree (MD Medicine) preferred
  • Age Limit: 35 years

? Application Fee

  • UR / OBC (NCL): ?1000
  • EWS / SC / ST: ?500
  • PWD: Nil
  • Mode: Online only (Non-refundable)

Download Official Notification


? Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start14 January 2026 (5:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment16 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online19 February 2026 (5:00 PM)

? Selection Process

  • Shortlisting
  • Written Test / Skill Test / Presentation (if applicable)
  • Interview
  • Document Verification

Final selection will be based on merit and performance.

Key Highlights

Qualification: BE B.Tech, Any Graduate, other


? How to Apply for NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit: nitrkl.ac.in/Career/NonTeaching/
  2. Click Apply Online under Advt. No. NITR/ES/01/2026
  3. Register using email ID
  4. Fill application form & upload documents
  5. Pay application fee
  6. Submit and download application copy

?? No hard copy submission required


? Why Apply to NIT Rourkela?

? Prestigious Institute of National Importance
? Central Government Pay & Benefits
? Excellent career growth
? Gender-balanced & inclusive workplace