National Institute of Technology Rourkela — Department of Food Process Engineering
| Application Start | 14 Jul 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Interview Date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Post Name | Research Associate |
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| 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 |
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| Date of Advertisement | 2026-07-14 |
| Last Date for Application | 2026-07-27 |
| Online Interview | 2026-07-29 |
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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