Engagement for providing services as an Independent Engineer for five coal mines of West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL).
Role involves recommending suitable plant species for reclaimed/backfilled voids at mining areas and monitoring their growth and survival.
Position is temporary/contractual and co-terminus with the project completion (until 31-Mar-2027).
NIT
🔒 Closed
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
Botany Expert for Mining Reclamation Project
National Institute of Technology Rourkela [An Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India]
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Department of Mining Engineering, NIT Rourkela, Sector 1, Rourkela, Sundergarh Dist., Odisha 769008
Apply Deadline
04 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Institute of Technology Rourkela [An Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India] (NIT Rourkela) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹50,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 50 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Experience in soil analysis and environmental work is preferred but not mandatory. |
| Application Fee | No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
MSc in Botany from a recognized Indian university.
Postgraduate degree or diploma in Environmental Engineering from a recognized Indian university or institute.
Experience in physical, chemical, mechanical, and mineralogical analysis of soil.
Preference given to candidates with prior experience in similar environmental or mining-related work.
Postgraduate degree or diploma in Environmental Engineering from a recognized Indian university or institute.
Experience in physical, chemical, mechanical, and mineralogical analysis of soil.
Preference given to candidates with prior experience in similar environmental or mining-related work.
⚙️ Selection Process
Selection will be based on an online interview scheduled for 07-Sep-2026 at 10:00 AM.
Interview will be conducted by the Department of Mining Engineering.
Interview will be conducted by the Department of Mining Engineering.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
Not specified in the notification — check the official link for details.
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Botany Expert position at NIT Rourkela?
The last date to submit the application is 04-Sep-2026.
Q.
What is the interview date and time for the Botany Expert position?
The online interview is scheduled for 07-Sep-2026 at 10:00 AM.
Q.
What is the project duration for this Botany Expert position?
The engagement is co-terminus with the project completion, which is until 31-Mar-2027.
Q.
What is the salary for the Botany Expert position at NIT Rourkela?
The salary for the position is ₹50,000 per month.
Q.
Is there an application fee for applying to this position?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.