NIT Rourkela Patent Officer Recruitment 2026 (Contract, 1 Post)
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About the Recruitment
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, Odisha has issued notice NITR/ES/2026/L/3449 dated 06.11.2026 to engage one Patent Officer on contract. The officer will work at the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR), handling patent filing support, prior-art searches, IP portfolio management, coordination with patent attorneys and IPR awareness programmes. Pay is Rs 80,000 per month (consolidated), and the contract is renewed yearly for up to 3 years. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interaction and document verification. Apply through the Google Form linked in the notice by 29.11.2026 (11:59 PM). Summary in our own words.
Important dates
Notice date
6 Nov 2026
Last date to apply online (11:59 PM)
29 Nov 2026
Eligibility & age limit
B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc (or related field, full-time) from a reputed university/institute with at least 60% marks or 6.00 CGPA, plus at least 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in patent filing, IP management or technology transfer in academia, R&D or industry. Preference for Indian Patent Agent certification, patent drafting experience (Indian, PCT, USPTO, EP), knowledge of international patent laws and experience in IITs/IIMs/IISERs/NITs. Must be an Indian citizen. Age preferably below 45 years on the last date.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Patent Officer (contract) | All | 1 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Scrutiny of applications and shortlisting as per Institute norms
Personal interaction and document verification of shortlisted candidates
How to apply
- Read the official notice (NITR/ES/2026/L/3449) on nitrkl.ac.in
- Fill the Google Form given in the notice (https://forms.gle/4f4B5eYbHBnwXXkT9) and upload scanned original documents, experience certificates and a detailed CV
- Submit by 29.11.2026, 11:59 PM; all communication will be by email only
Official notification
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14 Nov 2026 · Reviewed publication
Questions, answered.
What is the pay?
Rs 80,000 per month (consolidated) during the contract.
Is there an age limit?
Preferably below 45 years on the last date; older experienced persons, including recently retired professionals, may also be considered.
How long is the contract?
Purely temporary, renewed yearly for up to 3 years based on performance.