Essential Qualification for all posts is a Post Graduate degree in basic science OR a Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course, selected through a National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC NET, GATE) or a National Eligibility Examination conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies (DBT, DST, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER).
Specific qualifications vary by project, but generally require:
- B.Tech/B.E. or M.Tech/M.E. in relevant Engineering/Technology disciplines.
- M.Sc. or MCA in relevant Science/IT disciplines.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Medicine, Dental, Pharmacy, or Veterinary sciences.
- Minimum 60-65% marks or 6.5-7.0 CGPA at UG/PG levels.
- A valid GATE/NET/BET/GPAT score or equivalent national level eligibility test is mandatory.
- Some projects (e.g., A2.1, N1.2) may require a First Class in 10th, 12th, and B.Sc. or passing Higher Secondary with 1st Class or Mathematics.
- Opportunity to register for Ph.D. at NIT Rourkela may be available.