NIT Rourkela Project Manager Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

National Institute of Technology Rourkela; Sundargarh; On-site; INR 609,000 - 730,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Technology Rourkela invites applications for a Project Manager position under the ANRF-PAIR project. The role requires a Doctoral Degree in Science or a Master’s in Engineering/Technology, with at least five years in project management, preferably in R&D or technology environments.

The appointment is temporary for 1 year, with potential extension based on performance; consolidated pay of Rs. 60,000 per month. Apply by email with all documents by 29-10-2026.

Qualifications

• Essential: Doctoral Degree in Science or Master's Degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognised university or equivalent.
• Desirable: Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within R&D, innovation, or technology-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of the ANRF-PAIR project, including monitoring, administration, financial tracking, and documentation to meet objectives, milestones, and budgets.
• Provide project management and coordination support to the Project Director, Co-Director, and Principal Investigators.
• Foster collaboration among Hub and Spoke institutions; track progress and deliverables; organize meetings and activities.
• Maintain records; assist in preparing technical, administrative, and financial reports.
• Oversee coordination of R&D projects involving internal teams and external partners.
• Serve as main contact between technical teams, management, and external partners for clear communication.
• Organize project meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder updates; prepare minutes and action-item tracking.
• Gather regular updates from institutes to track milestone progress; travel to hubs if needed for information collection and event coordination.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including work plans, progress reports, and status updates.
• Create and deliver project presentations for internal reviews, partner meetings, and funding agencies.
• Oversee execution of technical/administrative components, identify risks, and assist in tender document preparation.

Skills

Project management

MSP

MS Project

Jira

Microsoft Office

Education

Doctoral Degree in Science

Master's Degree in Engineering/Technology

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has announced 1 project-based vacancy for the Project Manager post under its 2026 recruitment. Eligible candidates holding a Doctoral Degree in Science or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent can apply for this purely temporary position by email from 15 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. The selected candidate will receive a pay of Rs. 60,000.00 per month, with the appointment lasting for 1 year and tenure extension based on satisfactory performance. The selection process consists of shortlisting based on merit and project requirements followed by an online interview.

NIT Rourkela Project Manager at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela)

Advertisement No. NITR / 2026 / Advt.- 25CR047 / L / ANP004

Post(s) Project Manager

Vacancies 1 (One)

Pay Rs. 60,000.00 per month (consolidated)

Qualification Doctoral Degree in Science or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

Post

Pay

Project Manager 1 (One) Rs. 60,000.00 per month (consolidated)

Essential Qualification: Doctoral Degree in Science or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills: Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within R&D, innovation, or technology-driven environments. Strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and verbal skills. Experience in project life cycle management, vendor management, contract management, developing detailed project plans, risk and change management, project reporting, and stakeholder communication. Bachelor or master degrees in a science, engineering, or technology related field, with project management certifications like MSP considered a plus. Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project, Jira, and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in managing grant-funded or collaborative, multi-partner, or multi-institutional research projects is an added advantage.

Age Limit: Up to 50 years. The upper age limit is relaxable as per ANRF, Government of India, and NIT Rourkela norms as applicable.

• Responsible for day-to-day coordination, monitoring, administration, financial tracking, and documentation of the ANRF-PAIR project, ensuring timely implementation of activities according to approved objectives, milestones, budgets, and ANRF guidelines.
• Provide project management and coordination support to the Project Director, Co-Director, and Principal Investigators.
• Facilitate effective collaboration among Hub and Spoke institutions, monitor project progress and deliverables, and coordinate meetings and project activities.
• Maintain relevant records and assist in preparing technical, administrative, and financial reports.
• Manage overall coordination of R&D projects involving internal teams and external collaborators or research partners.
• Act as the main point of contact between technical teams, management, and external partners for transparent communication.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, technical reviews, partner updates, and internal planning sessions, preparing minutes and tracking action items.
• Gather regular updates from Hub and Spoke Institutes to track progress against milestones, with potential travel to hub institutes for information collection and event organization.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, work plans, progress reports, and status updates.
• Create and deliver project presentations for internal reviews, partner meetings, and funding agencies.
• Oversee technical and administrative component execution, identify and resolve execution risks or bottlenecks, and assist in preparing tender documents for procurement.

Enclosures

• Complete filled and signed application form (soft copy)
• Educational qualification mark sheets and certificates indicating percentage of marks and division
• Research papers (if any)
• Work experience certificate (if any)
• Other relevant documents combined into a single PDF file

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and project requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed and called for an online interview. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the interview.

Event

Date

Advertisement Date 15-10-2026

Last Date for Submitting Application 29-10-2026

Interview Date Notified Later

• Engagement is purely on a temporary and contractual basis and is co-terminus with the completion of the project.
• The appointment is for 1 year and tenure may be extended based on satisfactory performance.
• The position 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.
• NIT Rourkela will not pay for traveling to attend the interview.
• Selection or joining will be cancelled in case of any suppression of information or documents submitted.

NIT Rourkela Project Manager Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the post being recruited under this NIT Rourkela notification?

NIT Rourkela is recruiting for 1 Project Manager position under the ANRF-PAIR project titled "Consortium of Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture, Health, Energy and Environment."

Q2. How many vacancies are available for the Project Manager position?

There is 1 vacancy available for the Project Manager post.

Q3. What is the last date to submit the application?

The last date for submitting the application is 29 October 2026.

Q4. What is the required academic qualification for the Project Manager post?

Candidates must hold a Doctoral Degree in Science or a Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.

Q5. What is the age limit for applicants?

The upper age limit is up to 50 years, which is relaxable as per ANRF, Government of India, and NIT Rourkela norms as applicable.

Q6. Is there any application fee required?

The official notification does not mention any application fee.

Q7. How should candidates apply for this position?

Candidates must send their complete filled and signed application form as a single PDF file along with documents via email to [e-mail] with the advertisement number in the subject line.

Q8. What is the selection process?

Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and project requirements, and shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview.

Q9. What is the monthly salary offered for this position?

The selected Project Manager will receive a consolidated salary of Rs. 60,000.00 per month.

Q10. Is this a permanent position?

No, the engagement is purely on a temporary and contractual basis, co-terminus with the project, and does not confer any right for regular appointment at NIT Rourkela.