NIT Rourkela Patent Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR) at National Institute of Technology Rourkela is hiring a Patent Officer on contract at ₹ 80,000 per month (consolidated). Indian citizens with a full-time Bachelor's in Engineering/Technology or Master's in Science, or related fields, with at least 60% marks or 6.00 CGPA and 2-3 years of patent or IP experience, can apply through a Google Form until 29 November 2026, 23:59:59 HRS.

NIT Rourkela Patent Officer (on contract) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies or the application fee.

About NIT Rourkela

National Institute of Technology Rourkela issued this notice, dated 06/11/2026, signed by the Registrar. The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights, where the post sits, protects, manages and facilitates the commercialization of innovative research and technologies developed within the institute.

Who Can Apply

Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals. The applicant must be a citizen of India.

Experience: At least 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in patent filing, IP management, or technology transfer in academic, R&D organizations, or industry.

Age: Preferably less than 45 Years as on the last date of application. Persons with higher age and experience may also be considered if found suitable (including recently retired professionals).

Preference will be given to candidates having:

• Patent Agent Certification (must pass the official Indian Patent Agent Examination).
• Experience in drafting Indian patent specifications and handling IP databases.
• Familiarity with international patent laws.
• Drafting experience for Patent Applications for PCT, USPTO, EP etc.
• Post-graduation from a reputed Institution/ university with relevant experience in an educational institute or industry of higher repute.
• Coursework or certification in Patent Drafting, IP Management, or Technology Transfer.
• Working or having experience in IITs/ IIMs/ IISERs/ NITs/ CFTIs/reputed industry.
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to interact with the students and faculty.
• Proficiency in maintaining databases, OpenAI tools, social media, data management, report generation, and presentations.
• Readiness to work in flexible office timings and willingness to travel as and when required.

The notice also lists these skills and competence:

• Strong understanding of IPR including patents, designs, copyrights, trademarks etc.
• Knowledge of IP laws, filing procedures, documentation, and compliance requirements (preferably in India) and IPR policies.
• Familiarity with patent databases and search tools (such as Google Patents, WIPO, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and coordination skills.
• Ability to conduct prior-art searches and analyze patentability and suitability of other forms of IP for filing.
• Familiarity with innovation ecosystems and technology transfer processes.

Pay and Tenure

The remuneration during the contract period is ₹ 80,000/- PM (Consolidated). The appointment is on a purely temporary basis on yearly renewal (maximum for 03 years), subject to satisfactory annual performance evaluation of the selected candidate and the requirements of the Institute. The contract may be terminated with one month's notice from either side.

Suitable on-campus family accommodation and Institute medical facilities, as per the norms of contractual employment of NIT Rourkela, will be provided. The appointment is not regular employment and does not entitle any claim, privilege or benefits of regular employment.

NIT Rourkela Patent Officer (on contract) Job Description

• IPR Lifecycle Management Facilitation and Support: end-to-end assistance for patent filing, including prior art search, patentability assessment, drafting, documentation, and coordination with patent attorneys.
• IP Portfolio Management: maintain and periodically review the Institute's patents, published applications, trademarks, copyrights, designs, and other IP assets.
• Patentability & Prior-Art Assessment: coordinate prior-art searches and preliminary assessment of novelty, inventive step, patentability, and commercial potential.
• Patent Prosecution: coordinate with IP attorneys/IP firms/assigned agents for drafting, filing, examination, FER responses, hearings, amendments, oppositions, and related proceedings of different IPs.
• Expedited Processing: establish a streamlined process and standardized workflow so that potential inventions are evaluated and filed promptly.
• IP Compliance & Administration: track statutory deadlines, renewals, ownership, assignments, licenses, confidentiality obligations, and compliance with Institute IP policies and applicable laws.
• Awareness and Training: assist the Centre of IPR in organizing regular workshops, seminars, and awareness programs on intellectual property rights, patent procedures, and technology commercialization; keep track of national and international events and training programs on IPR.
• Faculty Support: assist faculty in identifying patentable outcomes from sponsored research and consultancy projects and ensure timely filing of invention disclosures.
• Database and Monitoring: maintain a comprehensive institutional database of filed, published, and granted patents, designs, and other IPs, and track the progress of each application.
• Assist the Chairperson of CIPR and other members in IPR-related work.
• Drafting and vetting of MoUs/ MoAs/TTAs/NDAs/ Licensing/ Assignment, etc., related to IP.

How to Apply for NIT Rourkela Patent Officer (on contract)

1. Submit the duly filled application form in the Google Form at https://forms.gle/4f4B5eYbHBnwXXkT9.
2. Submit the scanned copy of original documents, experience certificates, etc., along with a detailed CV, in the same Google Form.
3. Submit before the last date, 29/11/2026, 23:59:59 HRS.

Incomplete application forms will not be considered for shortlisting. Applicants should give a correct, active email ID and mobile number, because all correspondence is by email only.

Documents named in the notice:

• Scanned copy of original documents and experience certificates, with a detailed CV (in the Google Form).
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned employer, for applicants already employed under Central/State Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies, to be submitted at the time of interview.
• All original documents in support of qualification/experience, at the time of document verification.

Selection and Interview

Applications received in response to the notice will be scrutinized, and shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interaction and documents verification. The criteria of shortlisting will be as per the Institute requirements and norms. The notice does not give an interview date.

Intimation to shortlisted candidates for personal interaction, and to selected candidates for immediate joining, will be sent by email only. No TA and DA will be paid to applicants attending the Selection Process.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Fulfilment of the qualification and experience requirement is essential; an application that does not meet it will be rejected.
• Applicants already employed under Central/State Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies who do not bring the NOC at the time of interview/ written test/ trade test etc. will not be allowed to appear, and their candidature will not be considered.
• The Institute may verify antecedents or documents at the time of appointment or during service. Services are liable to be terminated if documents are fake or antecedents have been suppressed.
• If an inadvertent error in selection is detected at any stage, even after the appointment letter, the Institute reserves the right to modify, withdraw or cancel any communication made to applicants.
• The decision of the Institute is final in case of any dispute or ambiguity in selection.
• Canvassing in any form or any attempt to influence leads to automatic disqualification.
• No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained.
• For clarification on the application process, contact the Chairperson, CIPR: E-mail [email protected]; Mob: 7735453175.

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