NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026 for 122 Posts, Eligibility & Application Process

NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026: The National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli has released an official recruitment notification inviting applications from eligible Indian nationals for various faculty positions. The institute aims to fill 122 vacancies for the posts of Assistant Professor (Grade-I & II), Associate Professor, and Professor across various departments.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official NIT Trichy website. Following the online submission, a hard copy of the application must also be sent to the institute. Here are the complete details regarding eligibility, vacancy breakdown, selection process, and important dates.

NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview

NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

NIT Trichy is hiring for faculty positions under the 4-tier flexible faculty cadre structure. The 122 vacancies are distributed among various designations as follows:

Departments:

The vacancies are available in multiple departments including Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Production Engineering, Energy and Environment, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Management Studies.

NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure they meet the educational and experience requirements mandated by the NIT Statutes.

Educational Qualification:

• Essential: Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with a consistently good academic record in preceding degrees (B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc/MBA/MA).

• For Engineering departments, a First Class in UG and PG degrees is generally preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• Assistant Professor (Grade-II) – Level 10: No post-Ph.D. experience required.
• Assistant Professor (Grade-II) – Level 11: One year of post-Ph.D. experience.
• Assistant Professor (Grade-I) – Level 12: Three years of post-Ph.D. experience or six years of total teaching/research experience.
• Associate Professor – Level 13A2: Six years of post-Ph.D. experience, with at least three years at the level of Assistant Professor (Grade-I).
• Professor – Level 14A: Ten years of post-Ph.D. experience, with at least seven years as an Associate Professor or equivalent.

Note: Candidates must also meet the specific Credit Point requirements as per the NIT Faculty Recruitment Rules.

Salary

• Assistant Professor (Grade-II): Pay Level 10 & 11
• Assistant Professor (Grade-I): Pay Level 12
• Associate Professor: Pay Level 13A2
• Professor: Pay Level 14A

Selection Process

The selection procedure for NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026 involves multiple stages:

1. Screening of Applications: Applications will be shortlisted based on qualifications, credit points, and experience.
2. Departmental Presentation/Seminar: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to give a presentation on their research/teaching.
3. Personal Interview: Candidates who qualify in the presentation round will face the Selection Committee for a final interview.
4. Document Verification: Verification of original certificates and credit point claims.

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS Candidates: Rs. 1,000/-
• SC/ST/PwD/Women Candidates: Rs. 500/-

Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card).

(Note: Fees are non-refundable. Candidates applying for multiple departments must pay separately for each).

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for the NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026:

1. Go to nitt.edu and navigate to the ‘Recruitment’ or ‘Careers’ section.

2. Click on the Faculty Recruitment 2026 link and create a login ID using a valid email and mobile number.

3. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details.

4. Upload scanned copies of photos, signatures, and relevant certificates (Ph.D., Mark sheets, Experience letters).

5. Pay the application fee via the online payment gateway.

6. Submit the form and take a printout of the final application.

7. Sign the printed application and send it along with self-attested copies of all supporting documents to:

   • The Registrar, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli – 620015, Tamil Nadu.

   • The envelope must be superscribed as “Application for the post of [Post Name] in the Department of [Department Name].”

Important Dates

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