Post Name(s)
Assistant Professor - Grade II (Pay Level 10)
Assistant Professor - Grade I (Pay Level 12)
Associate Professor (Pay Level 13A2)
Professor (Pay Level 14A)
Vacancy Details
Post |
Total Vacancies |
Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
Assistant Professor (Grade I & II) |
82 |
Regular: 45 (UR: 34, SC: 5, OBC: 1, EWS: 5); Backlog: 37 (SC: 9, ST: 8, OBC: 20) |
Associate Professor |
1 |
UR: 1 |
Professor |
1 |
UR: 1 |
Pay Scale
Post |
Pay Level |
Scale |
|---|---|---|
Assistant Professor Grade II |
10 |
ā¹57,700 ā ā¹98,200 |
Assistant Professor Grade I |
12 |
ā¹1,01,500 ā ā¹1,67,400 |
Associate Professor |
13A2 |
ā¹1,39,600 ā ā¹2,11,300 |
Professor |
14A |
ā¹1,59,100 ā ā¹2,20,200 |
Educational Qualification
General Requirement: First Class in UG and PG degrees. If class is not mentioned, 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (on 10-point scale) is considered equivalent.
Specifics: PhD in the desired areas of specialization is required. Candidates with PhD directly after UG
OR integrated Master's/PhD degrees are eligible if other norms are met.Department-specific: Refer to the "Desirable Areas of Specialization" table in the document for specific BTech/BE and MTech/ME/MSc/MBA requirements per department.
Age Limit
Category |
Details |
|---|---|
General |
Not explicitly mentioned; fresh appointments beyond 60 years are only encouraged for distinguished candidates. |
Cut-off Date |
02-June-2026 |
Application Fee
Category |
Fee |
|---|---|
General, OBC & EWS |
ā¹2,500/- |
SC, ST & PwD |
ā¹1,250/- |
Selection Process
Shortlisting by a Screening Committee based on credentials and specialization.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for teaching and research presentations followed by a personal interview by a Selection Committee.
Important Dates
Opening Date: 04-May-2026
Last Date: 02-June-2026
How to Apply
Visit the official recruitment link at www.nitk.ac.in.
Register in the recruitment portal and fill out the online application form.
Pay the application fee via NEFT/RTGS to the specified NITK bank account.
Upload all relevant documents, including proof of payment and the hand-filled "Attestation Form" (Annexure II).
Submit the application and download the generated PDF.
Candidates applying for multiple departments/positions must submit separate applications.
Mandatory: The printed application, original Attestation Form, and all supporting documents must be produced at the time of the interview.
Important Notes
Experience: Only regular service with a pay scale is counted. Part-time, daily-wage, visiting, guest, or temporary faculty experience is excluded.
OBC/EWS Validity: Certificates must be issued on or after 01-April-2026.
NITK PhD Holders: Can only apply after completing at least 3 years of post-PhD experience outside NITK (does not apply to existing regular faculty).
Probation: One year for all cadres except Assistant Professor Grade II (Pay Level 10).
Communication: All queries must be directed to facrecruit@nitk.edu.in.