National Institute of Technology Rourkela — Department of Food Process Engineering
Cut-off Date: 27 Jul 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 27 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 28 Jul 1999 to 27 Jul 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 28 Jul 1999 to 27 Jul 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 30 yrs | +3 yrs | 28 Jul 1996 to 27 Jul 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 28 Jul 1994 to 27 Jul 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 28 Jul 1994 to 27 Jul 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 37 yrs | +10 yrs | 28 Jul 1989 to 27 Jul 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–27 Years (As on 27 Jul 2026)
The National Institute of Technology Rourkela has issued an official recruitment notification for Research Associate, announcing a total of 1 vacancies located in Odisha. The online application window opens on 14 July 2026 and closes on 27 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold B.Tech and M.Tech in Food Process Engineering/Food Technology with NET/GATE and minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA. and be within the prescribed age limit of Upper age limit 32 years, with relaxations as per GoI norms., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of INR 31,000 per month plus HRA.. The selection procedure comprises Shortlisting followed by an online interview.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 14 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
27 Jul 2026
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| Interview Date / Walk-in | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Post Name | Research Associate |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | B.Tech and M.Tech in Food Process Engineering/Food Technology with NET/GATE and minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA. |
| Age Limit | Upper age limit 32 years, with relaxations as per GoI norms. |
| Salary | INR 31,000 per month plus HRA. |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting followed by an online interview. |
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has announced a vacancy for a Research Associate (RA) position under a Department of Biotechnology (DBT)-sponsored project. The project, titled "Process development for millet proteins with sustainable extraction, flavor modulation and texturization for next-generation Plant based meat," is based in the Department of Food Process Engineering.
The position is temporary and is initially sanctioned for a duration of 1 year and 11 months, co-terminus with the project.
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered for this position:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 14 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Application | 27 July 2026 |
| Online Interview | 29 July 2026 |
Remuneration: The selected candidate will receive a monthly salary of INR 31,000 plus applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Interested candidates should follow these steps to submit their applications:
Important Note: No hard copies of the application are required at this stage. Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for the online interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee a selection interview, as the Institute reserves the right to implement higher screening criteria.
Selection will be based on the review of candidate qualifications, followed by an online interview for shortlisted applicants.
No, this is a purely temporary research position linked to the specific DBT-funded project.
No, applications must be submitted as a single, consolidated PDF file via email to be considered valid.
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