Qualifications are governed by the Recruitment Rules (2019) for Non-Teaching staff in NITs:
- Superintendent: First Class Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree (minimum 50% marks) in any discipline with computer proficiency.
- Technical Assistant: First Class B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Electronics, CSE, Mechanical) or First Class B.Sc./M.Sc. in relevant discipline.
- Technician: 10+2 with Science (min. 60% marks) OR 10+2 with 50% marks and ITI OR 10th with 60% marks and 2-year ITI OR 3-year Diploma in Engineering.
- Technician (SG-II): 10+2 / ITI / Diploma / Degree with documented experience in CSE, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Library.
- Junior Assistant: 10+2 from a recognized board with minimum typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English and computer proficiency.