The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jamshedpur, a prestigious institution of national importance, is inviting online applications from eligible Indian Nationals for the post of Associate Professor in various academic departments. The recruitment is being conducted under the Rolling Advertisement Scheme, and the current cycle considers applications received on or before 30th April 2025. If you’ve been working in academics and are passionate about teaching and research, this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of India’s top tech institutes and really make a difference.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Start Date for Online Application
2nd April 2025
Last Date for Online Application Submission
30th April 2025 (up to 5:30 PM)
Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Application
9th May 2025 (up to 5:30 PM)
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹1500 (Non-refundable)
SC / ST / PwD / Women
Exempted from fee
The application fee must be paid online. Proof of fee payment must be attached with the hard copy of the application form.
Vacancy Details
The following category-wise vacancies have been announced for the post of Associate Professor:
Category
SC
ST
OBC (NCL)
EWS
UR
PwD (Horizontal)
Total
Associate Professor
25
25
30
10
8
2
100
The number of vacancies is subject to change as per the Institute’s discretion.
Reservation policies will be followed in accordance with the guidelines set by the Government of India.
All appointments will be through direct recruitment.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in the relevant field or an equivalent area of study.
The applicant must have secured First Class in all degrees preceding the Ph.D. (i.e., Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees).
If a degree does not mention “First Class,” a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale is required.
Those who have earned a Ph.D. directly after completing their B.Tech. or B.E. are also eligible, as long as they meet all other requirements.
Those with Ph.D. degrees from foreign institutions must have obtained it from:
A national university/institute of the respective country, or
An institution ranked in the top 500 of QS or THE world rankings in the last two consecutive years.
Experience Requirements
Only full-time regular teaching/research experience from recognized academic/research institutions will be considered.
Experience from non-NIRF-recognized institutions or obtained through part-time, contractual, or daily wage roles will not be considered.
Other Requirements
All candidates must fill and submit:
Credit Point Details Sheet
Credit Point Table Sheet
Candidates in government service must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer or apply through proper channel.
Caste/EWS/PwD certificates must be issued on or after 1st April 2023 by a competent authority.
Salary and Benefits
The selected candidates will be placed under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay structure:
Pay Level: As per Associate Professor norms (Level 13A2 or as applicable)
Other Benefits:
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Medical Reimbursement
Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
New Pension Scheme (NPS)
Other admissible benefits as per institute/government rules
Probation and Retirement
Newly appointed faculty members will be on probation for one year, extendable if necessary.
The age of superannuation will be as per Government of India norms.
Fresh appointments beyond 60 years of age are discouraged unless the candidate has an exceptional academic/research profile with ongoing sponsored projects.
