NID MP Faculty Recruitment 2025 – Apply for Assistant & Associate Professor Posts

The National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh( NID MP) has blazoned a faculty reclamation drive for 2025. It’s inviting operations from good and passionate individualities for the places of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. This is a golden opportunity for those who are looking to contribute to design education and research at a prestigious design institution under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

Here’s the complete breakdown of this opportunity in a clear and structured manner.

Overview of the Recruitment

Important Dates to Remember

• Notification Release Date: 12 April 2025
• Start of Online Application: 12 April 2025
• Closing Date for Online Application: 11 May 2025
• Last Date for Receiving Hard Copy: 26 May 2025 (up to 5:30 PM)

Ensure that your hard copy reaches the institute on or before the last date.

Application Fee Details

Mode of Payment: Online only. No other method of payment is allowed.

Vacancy Distribution

Age relaxations are applicable as per Government of India morals.

Eligibility Criteria

For Assistant Professor

• Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Design or relevant area with First Class.
• Desirable Qualification: Ph.D. in Design or allied discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of teaching/professional/industry experience.

For Associate Professor

• Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Design or equivalent with First Class.
• Mandatory Qualification: Ph.D. in Design or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in teaching/research/industry, including 3 years in an Assistant Professor role or equivalent.

Relevant Areas of Expertise

Applicants should possess strong academic/professional experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Product and Industrial Design
• Communication and Visual Design
• Textile and Apparel Design
• Interaction Design
• Craft-Centric Design
• Design Theory and Methodology
• Inclusive or Universal Design

Having a solid portfolio or academic record in these domains will add weight to the application.

Salary and Allowances

• Assistant Professor: ₹57,700 to ₹98,200 (Level 10 Pay Matrix)
• Associate Professor: ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200 (Level 12 Pay Matrix)

Additional allowances as per central government rules:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance
• NPS (New Pension Scheme) contributions
• Academic Allowances (if applicable)

Selection Process

The selection procedure involves the following stages:

1. Shortlisting of Candidates
   Based on academic qualifications, experience, and specialization.
2. Presentation or Lecture Demo
   Shortlisted applicants may be called for a teaching or portfolio presentation.
3. Personal Interview
   Final evaluation by a duly constituted selection committee.

Just because you meet the eligibility requirements doesn’t automatically mean you’ll get an interview call — it’s only one factor in the selection process.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1 – Fill Online Application Form

Access the application portal of the institute and enter personal, academic, and professional details accurately. Upload all required documents such as:

• Educational certificates
• Experience letters
• Recent passport-size photo
• Signature
• Category certificate (if applicable)

Step 2 – Pay Application Fee

Complete the fee payment using the integrated payment gateway (only for male candidates under General/OBC/EWS category).

Step 3 – Print the Application

After final submission, download and publish the operation form.

Step 4 – Dispatch Hard Copy

Send the printed and signed application form along with self-attested photocopies of supporting documents via speed post or registered post to the following address:

To
Administrative Officer
National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh
Acharpura, Eintkhedi,
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Envelope must be clearly labeled with:
“Application for the post of ____________”

Deadline for receiving hard copy: 26 May 2025 by 5:30 PM

Documents Required

• Printed copy of online application form
• Certificates for age proof (10th or birth certificate)
• Mark sheets and degree certificates
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Experience certificates
• Ph.D. certificate (for Associate Professor post)
• Updated resume/CV and portfolio/publications list

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