NIT Rourkela Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Candidates who are interested in applying for the NIT Rourkela Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form. Download NIT Rourkela Project Associate Job 2026 Notification PDF

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.

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

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.

Project Associate: INR 31,000.00 per month

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