NIT Raipur PTO (ICT) Recruitment 2026

NIT Raipur has released notification for 1 Principal Technical Officer (ICT) post under direct recruitment. Candidates with B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc./MCA in Computer Science, IT, or Computer Application and 15 years of experience can apply offline. Last date to submit your application is 15 April 2026. Salary starts from Rs. 1,44,200 per month under Pay Level 14.

National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur) Principal Technical Officer (ICT) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced recruitment for 1 Principal Technical Officer (ICT) post. This is a regular non-faculty appointment at Pay Level 14, one of the senior-most technical positions at the institute. The role requires seasoned IT professionals with hands-on experience in full-stack web development, ERP systems, network administration, and cloud technologies.

Who Can Apply?

• Educational Qualification: You need a B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc./MCA degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Application with First Class (6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 60% marks) and a consistently excellent academic record.
• Experience (Essential): You must have at least 15 years of experience as a Scientific Officer, Technical Officer, or equivalent post. Out of these, at least 8 years should be at the level of Sr. Scientific Officer or Sr. Technical Officer in PB-3 with Grade Pay of Rs. 7,600 or equivalent, in a Central or State Government Department, Autonomous Body, University, Institution of National Importance, or PSU.
• Relevant Skills: Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, MVC framework, Java technologies (J2EE, JSP, JDBC), full-stack web development (HTML5, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap), ERP development and implementation, Linux administration, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, HPC, Network Administration, LAN and Internet Security, and Learning Management Systems.
• Qualifying Degree: Must be completed within the normal stipulated duration.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of application (15 April 2026).
• Since this post is earmarked for the Unreserved (UR) category, no age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, or other reserved categories.
• However, eligible candidates from all categories and communities are encouraged to apply.

Salary

• Selected candidate will draw a salary of Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month under Pay Level 14 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Central Government and NIT rules.
• Additional benefits include medical facilities, on-campus residence (subject to availability), LTC, Children Education Allowance, NPS, Group Insurance, and leave as per CCS Leave Rules.

Application Fee

• Application Processing Fee: Rs. 1,770 (Rs. 1,500 + applicable GST)
• Payment Mode: Online only through the payment link at payservices.nttdatapay.com/nitraipur/ or via NIT Raipur website through Canara Bank Fee Payment.
• When paying, enter "New" in the Student ID field, your actual details in the applicant fields, "Recruitment" in the Description/Reason field, and select "Recruitment Fees" in the Transaction Category dropdown.
• The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Screening Test (if required): NIT Raipur reserves the right to conduct a screening test before the interview if the number of applications is high.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Selection will be based on your performance in the interview.
3. Document Verification: Original documents along with one set of self-attested copies must be produced at the time of interview for verification.
4. Medical Examination: The appointment is subject to being found medically fit through a medical examination by the institute's medical board.

How to Apply

1. Visit the NIT Raipur website at nitrr.ac.in/advertisement.php and download the application form (available in Word and PDF format).
2. Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,770 online through the payment link provided on the website.
3. Fill in the prescribed application form completely in block letters.
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents as per the checklist provided.
5. Sign every page of the application form with your signature and the submission date.
6. Put all documents in an envelope super-scribed with "Application for the post of Principal Technical Officer (ICT)".
7. Send the envelope by Speed Post or Registered Post to: The Registrar, National Institute of Technology Raipur, GE Road, Raipur, 492010, Chhattisgarh.
8. Your application must reach NIT Raipur on or before 15 April 2026, 5:00 PM.

Note: If you are currently serving in a Government, Semi-Government, PSU, University, or Educational Institution, you must send your application through proper channel or provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Vigilance Clearance from your current employer.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 10 March 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 15 April 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Manage and maintain the institute's ICT infrastructure including servers, networks, and data centres
• Lead the development and maintenance of the institute's web portal, ERP system, and online applications
• Handle network administration, LAN management, and internet security across the campus
• Oversee HPC (High Performance Computing) infrastructure and cloud platform deployments
• Supervise the implementation and upkeep of Learning Management Systems for academic use
• Coordinate with departments for IT support, database administration, and software development needs
• Prepare technical specifications, project proposals, and IT policy documents for the institute