NIT Surathkal Faculty Recruitment 2026

NIT Surathkal Faculty Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal has announced recruitment for 84 faculty positions including Assistant Professor (Grade II & I), Associate Professor, and Professor across various departments. The application process is online, and eligible candidates can apply from May 04, 2026, to June 02, 2026.

Key Details:

• Institute: National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal
• Location: Mangaluru, Karnataka
• Reference No.: 5210-Advt./Faculty-NITK-Estt./2026/B1
• Total Vacancies: 84
• Post Names: Assistant Professor (Grade II & I), Associate Professor, Professor
• Departments: Chemical, Chemistry, Civil, CSE, EEE, ECE, IT, Mathematical & Computational Sciences, Mechanical, Metallurgical & Materials, Mining, Physics, Humanities/Social Sciences & Management, Water Resources & Ocean Engineering

Important Dates:

• Notification Date: 04 May 2026
• Opening Date of Online Application: 04 May 2026 (04:00 p.m. IST)
• Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 02 June 2026 (11:59 p.m. IST)

Vacancy Details:

• Assistant Professor: 82 Posts (45 Regular, 37 Backlog)
• Associate Professor: 1 Post
• Professor: 1 Post

Eligibility Criteria:

• Nationality: Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders.
• Educational Qualification: First Class in UG and PG degrees in the relevant discipline with PhD in specified specialization.
• Experience: As per NIT Statutes & GoI norms (detailed in the official notification).

Application Fee:

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹2,500
• SC / ST / PwD: ₹1,250
• Mode of Payment: Online / NEFT / RTGS

Pay Scale & Benefits:

• Assistant Professor Grade II: Pay Level 10
• Assistant Professor Grade I: Pay Level 12
• Associate Professor: Pay Level 13A2
• Professor: Pay Level 14A
• Includes DA, TA, Children Education Allowance, LTC/HTC, NPS, Medical facilities, Professional Development Allowance, Research Seed Grant, and housing facilities.

Selection Process:

The selection process involves application scrutiny, shortlisting based on academic credentials and research output, followed by teaching and research presentations, and a personal interview.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the official NITK Surathkal recruitment portal.
2. Register and fill out the online application form.
3. Upload required documents.
4. Pay the application fee.
5. Submit the application and download the filled form.

Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.