NIFT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIFT Srinagar is hiring 4 Assistant Professors for Textile Design and Fashion Design departments. If you have a postgraduate degree with 3 years experience or a Ph.D. with 1 year experience in the listed design competencies, you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 26 June 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The post is on a 6-month short-term contract with a consolidated salary of Rs. 55,000 per month.

National Institute of Fashion Technology Srinagar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

National Institute of Fashion Technology Srinagar (NIFT Srinagar), under the Ministry of Textiles, has released a notice for Assistant Professor recruitment on short-term contract basis. The vacancies are for Textile Design and Fashion Design at the Srinagar campus located at SIDCO Industrial Complex, Ompora, Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir. This is a teaching role for design professionals who already have relevant academic, research, or industry experience.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total vacancies: 4 posts. Candidates applying under competency code C must clearly mention the department, and a separate fee is needed when applying for more than one department or competency.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Postgraduate route: You need a Post Graduate Degree from a recognised university or institute in one of the relevant competencies, with 3 years experience after the UG degree in teaching, research, or relevant industry.
• Ph.D. route: You need a Ph.D. from a recognised university or institute in a subject relevant to the listed competencies, with 1 year experience after the UG degree in teaching, research, or relevant industry.
• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of India.
• Cut-off for eligibility: You must meet the qualification and experience rules as on the last date of application.

Relevant Competency Areas

• Textile Design: Clothing/Textiles/Fabric and Apparel Science, B.Des Textile Design, or Textile Technology.
• Fashion Design: B.Des Fashion Design or Clothing/Textiles/Fabric and Apparel Science.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 40 years.
• The notification does not mention a separate minimum age.
• Persons with disabilities who meet the eligibility conditions are encouraged to apply.

Salary

• Selected faculty will get a consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 55,000.
• The appointment is for a short-term contract period of 6 months.
• No separate allowance details are mentioned in the notification, so treat the pay as consolidated salary.

Application Fee

• Application fee: Rs. 300.
• Payment mode: online fee payment through the link mentioned in the notification.
• You must send the online bank receipt with transaction ID along with your application documents.
• Fee once paid will not be refunded.
• If you apply for more than one department or competency, you need to pay a separate fee for each one.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The selection is based on your academic credentials, experience, and performance in the interview or interaction.

1. Application Scrutiny: NIFT Srinagar will check your CV, qualification certificates, experience certificates, fee receipt, and other documents.
2. Shortlisting: Only shortlisted applicants will be considered for the next stage after eligibility and suitability checks.
3. Interview / Interaction: Shortlisted applicants may need to appear before the selection committee for interaction on their subject knowledge and fit for NIFT Srinagar.
4. Final Selection: The selection committee can decide the final criteria based on academic record, experience, and interview performance.

How to Apply

1. Download or use the prescribed application form from the official NIFT Srinagar notification.
2. Fill in your post, department, competency code, personal details, qualification details, and experience details.
3. Pay the application fee of Rs. 300 through the online fee link mentioned in the notice.
4. Attach your CV, fee receipt, passport size photo, qualification certificates, experience certificates, DOB proof, address, and contact details.
5. Email the complete application to careers.srinagar@nift.ac.in.
6. Send everything before 26 June 2026, 5:00 PM. Late or incomplete applications can be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 11 June 2026
• Application Start: 11 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 26 June 2026 up to 5:00 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach Textile Design or Fashion Design subjects as per NIFT curriculum
• Prepare lesson plans, studio tasks, assignments, and learning material
• Guide students on design projects, portfolios, and practical work
• Evaluate assignments, juries, presentations, and academic performance
• Support department activities, workshops, exhibitions, and academic events
• Keep student records and follow NIFT academic rules
• Assist with research, industry interaction, and design-related academic work