National Institute of Technology Rourkela, an institute of national importance in Odisha, has invited applications for a single Project Manager post under its 2026 recruitment. The position is part of the ANRF-PAIR project on the Consortium of Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture, Health, Energy and Environment, where the appointee will handle day-to-day coordination, monitoring and documentation across Hub and Spoke institutions. The engagement is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project.
NIT Rourkela Project Manager Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026NITR / 2026 / Advt.- 25CR047 / L / ANP004
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29 Oct
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Last date 29 Oct 2026 · 11 days left
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About NIT Rourkela Project Manager Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Institute of Technology Rourkela
- Advertisement No.
- NITR / 2026 / Advt.- 25CR047 / L / ANP004
- Post Name
- Project Manager
- Job Location
- Rourkela, Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within R&D, innovation or technology-driven environments (listed as desirable)
- Tenure
- 1 year, extendable based on satisfactory performance; co-terminus with the ANRF-PAIR project
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Manager
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Manager | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Manager - Educational Qualification
Doctoral Degree in Science or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
Project Manager - Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within R&D, innovation or technology-driven environments. Experience in managing grant funded or collaborative, multi-partner or multi-institutional research projects is an added advantage.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Manager - Educational Qualification | Doctoral Degree in Science or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. |
| Project Manager - Experience | Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within R&D, innovation or technology-driven environments. Experience in managing grant funded or collaborative, multi-partner or multi-institutional research projects is an added advantage. |
Age Limit
Up to 50 years, relaxable as per ANRF, Government of India and NIT Rourkela norms as applicable
Age Relaxation
Upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, PwBD and female applicants, and for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, as per ANRF, Government of India and NIT Rourkela norms. Upper age limit is reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications.
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on merit and the need of the project; mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call.
- 2Online Interview
Only shortlisted candidates are informed and called for an online interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 60,000 per month (consolidated); the notification states a range of Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,25,000 per month as per ANRF norms
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form from the NIT Rourkela homepage under Faculty Staff, SRICCE, Career, Notices.
- 2Fill in the complete application form and sign it.
- 3Attach educational qualification mark sheets and certificates showing percentage of marks and division, research papers and work experience certificates.
- 4Combine the filled and signed application and all documents into a single PDF file.
- 5Email the PDF to [email protected] with the advertisement number in the subject line.
- 6No hard copy of the application needs to be sent to the Institute.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Complete filled and signed application form
•Educational qualification mark sheets and certificates indicating percentage of marks and division
•Research papers (if any)
•Work experience certificate (if any)
•Other relevant documents
Important Details
- Engagement is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the completion of the ANRF-PAIR project, and does not confer any right or claim for regular appointment at NIT Rourkela.
- NIT Rourkela reserves the right to fix higher criteria for shortlisting eligible candidates.
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualification and work experience will not be informed or called for the interview, and travel expenses for attending the interview are not paid.
- Selection or joining will be cancelled in case of suppression of information or documents submitted.
Project Details
Project Title
Details: Consortium of Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture, Health, Energy and Environment
Project Code
Details: SR-25-CR-047
Funding Agency
Details: ANRF-PAIR
Project Closing Date
Details: 13-Oct-2030
Project Director
Details: Prof. Swadesh Kumar Pratihar, Room No. TI-018, TIIR Building, NIT Rourkela 769 008
Co-Director
Details: Prof. Himanshu Bhushan Sahu, Room No. TI-018, TIIR Building, NIT Rourkela 769 008
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Consortium of Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture, Health, Energy and Environment |
| Project Code | SR-25-CR-047 |
| Funding Agency | ANRF-PAIR |
| Project Closing Date | 13-Oct-2030 |
| Project Director | Prof. Swadesh Kumar Pratihar, Room No. TI-018, TIIR Building, NIT Rourkela 769 008 |
| Co-Director | Prof. Himanshu Bhushan Sahu, Room No. TI-018, TIIR Building, NIT Rourkela 769 008 |
Key Responsibilities
- Manage overall coordination of R&D projects involving multiple internal teams and external collaborators or research partners.
- Act as the main point of contact between technical teams, management and external partners for transparent and timely communication.
- Organize and facilitate project meetings including technical reviews, partner updates and internal planning sessions, prepare minutes and track action items.
- Gather regular updates from Hub and Spoke Institutes and partners to track progress against milestones and deliverables; travel to different hub institutes may be required.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation including work plans, progress reports and status updates for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Create and deliver project presentations for internal reviews, partner meetings and funding agencies.
- Oversee execution of technical and administrative components of the project and resolve delays, bottlenecks or issues.
- Assist in the preparation of tender documents for procurement.
Desired Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within R&D, innovation or technology-driven environments.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Project life cycle management, vendor management and contract management experience.
- Experience in developing detailed project plans, schedules and resource allocations.
- Experience in identifying and mitigating project risks, change management and project reporting.
- Bachelor or master degree in a science, engineering or technology related field; project management certification such as MSP is a plus.
- Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project and Jira and in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in managing grant funded or collaborative, multi-partner or multi-institutional research projects is an added advantage.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 9437391103, 9437245625
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