NIT Calicut Adjunct, Visiting & PoP Faculty Recruitment 2026

About This Job

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) is hiring Adjunct Faculty, Visiting Faculty, Professor of Practice and Professor Emeritus across multiple departments for the Academic Year 2025-26. If you have a Ph.D., Post Graduate or Graduate degree in the relevant field, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 10 June 2026. This is a standing advertisement with no fixed vacancy count — applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) Adjunct, Visiting Faculty and Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut), a centrally funded Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released a standing advertisement for engaging distinguished academicians, industry experts, researchers and professionals across multiple departments. This is a contract engagement to support teaching, research and innovation at NIT Calicut. The institute is among the top NITs in India and was recently recognised in NIRF 2025 Rankings.

Posts and Departments

NIT Calicut invites applications for the following faculty positions:

• Adjunct Faculty
• Visiting Faculty
• Professor of Practice (PoP)
• Professor Emeritus

Eligible Departments and Centres:

• Architecture and Planning
• Chemical Engineering
• Education
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Centre for Career Development
• Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Incubation
• Centre for Women Welfare and Social Empowerment

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Essential: Ph.D. / Post Graduate / Graduate degree in the respective field from a Centrally Funded Institution (CFI) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India
• Exact qualification depends on the post and department — check the official notification for department-specific requirements

Who NIT Calicut is Looking For

• Distinguished academicians with a strong teaching and research record
• Industry experts with substantial professional experience (for Professor of Practice posts)
• Researchers and professionals who can support teaching, research and innovation
• Retired professors and senior faculty with exceptional contributions (for Professor Emeritus)

Age Limit

• Candidates must be below 70 years of age
• Exceptional candidates may be considered beyond 70 years based on outstanding contributions, at the institute's discretion

Salary

• Remuneration is as per NIT / MoE norms for each faculty category (Adjunct, Visiting, PoP, Emeritus)
• The institute follows central government norms for honorarium and consolidated pay applicable to these contractual faculty posts
• Exact figures are mentioned in the official notification on NIT Calicut's recruitment portal

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on:

1. Application Screening: Scrutiny of academic record, teaching experience, research publications and professional achievements
2. Department-level Review: The Head of Department / Scrutinizer reviews shortlisted candidates
3. Interview / Discussion: Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview or technical discussion
4. Selection Committee Recommendation: Final selection is by the institute selection committee as per NIT statutes

This is a rolling recruitment — applications are reviewed periodically as positions become available.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official NIT Calicut faculty recruitment portal at adjunct-faculty-recruit.nitc.ac.in
2. Register yourself by clicking the Register link
3. Log in with your registered email and password
4. Fill in the online application form for the post and department of your choice
5. Upload your CV, qualification certificates, experience proof and other supporting documents
6. Submit the application before 10 June 2026
7. For any clarification, email facultyrecruitment@nitc.ac.in or call 0495-2286988 (working hours 09:00 AM to 5:30 PM)

Important Dates

• Notification Type: Standing Advertisement (rolling recruitment)
• Application Window: Open now
• Last Date to Apply Online: 10 June 2026
• Selection Date: To be announced (rolling)

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in your area of expertise
• Guide students on projects, theses and research work
• Conduct research and publish papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Contribute to curriculum design and academic programme development
• Mentor junior faculty and research scholars in the department
• Bring industry experience and best practices into the classroom (for Professor of Practice)
• Participate in departmental committees, workshops and academic events
• Support the institute's outreach, innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives