NIT Calicut Education Faculty Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIT Calicut is hiring 4 Assistant Professors in its Department of Education under the Phase-04 rolling advertisement. If you have a Ph.D. in Education with an M.Ed. and a UG/PG degree in a relevant subject, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 15 June 2026 (5:00 PM). Salary ranges from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month depending on the post and pay level. NIT Calicut is one of the top-ranked NITs in the country, making this a strong opening for education researchers and teacher educators.

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) Education Faculty Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) has opened Phase-04 of its faculty recruitment (Notification No. NITC/P04/456/FR/EDN/2026) for 4 faculty posts in the Department of Education. The posts are Assistant Professor Grade II (On Contract, Pay Level-10) and Assistant Professor Grade I (Pay Level-12). This is part of the institute's rolling advertisement (NITC/456/FR-ROL-ADVT/2025), and the 4 vacancies cover both fresh and carry-forward posts. If you teach education, train teachers, or research learning sciences, this is a strong opening at one of India's top NITs.

Vacancy Breakdown

A total of 4 posts are open in the Department of Education across two levels. The exact split between the two posts is decided by the institute based on suitable candidates.

• Assistant Professor Grade II (On Contract) - Pay Level 10: Ph.D. with a consistently good academic record. No experience needed.
• Assistant Professor Grade I - Pay Level 12: Ph.D. plus 3 years of experience after Ph.D. (or 6 years total teaching/research experience), with 20 cumulative credit points.

The 4 vacancies include both fresh and carry-forward posts. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) applies as per Ministry of Education rules. The institute may increase or decrease the number of posts.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• You need a Ph.D. in Education with a consistently good academic record.
• You must also have an M.Ed. degree.
• Your UG or PG degree should be in one of these areas: Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Life Sciences, Bioscience or allied), Mathematics, Social Sciences (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology or allied), Languages (English, Hindi, Malayalam), or Commerce or allied subjects.

Experience

• Assistant Professor Grade II (Pay Level 10): No experience required - freshers with a Ph.D. can apply.
• Assistant Professor Grade I (Pay Level 12): You need 3 years of experience after Ph.D., or 6 years of total teaching and research experience in a reputed academic institute, R&D lab, or relevant industry, with 20 cumulative essential credit points.

Salary

• Assistant Professor Grade II (Pay Level 10): Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 per month as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• Assistant Professor Grade I (Pay Level 12): Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.
• These pay levels follow the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix used across all NITs.

Application Fee

You pay a non-refundable registration fee plus a processing fee for each post you apply for, online.

• General / OBC-NCL / EWS: Rs. 500 registration + Rs. 2,000 processing = Rs. 2,500
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female candidates: Rs. 500 registration + No processing fee = Rs. 500
• Payment mode: Online only. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam. Selection is based on your academic record, credit points, and interview:

1. Online Application Screening: Your application, qualifications, and claimed credit points are checked against the documents you upload.
2. Credit Point Evaluation: Your research projects, journal and conference publications, Ph.D. guidance, sponsored and consultancy projects, books, teaching load, and administrative roles are scored using the institute's credit point system (as per Schedule E of the NIT Statutes). For the Grade I post, you need 20 cumulative essential credit points along with your experience.
3. Department Selection / Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for the selection process by the Department of Education.

Note: If you applied and were shortlisted in the Department of Education in the last six months (under Notification NITC/P03/456/FR/EDN/2026 or NITC/P02/456/FR/SD/PwBD/2026) for the same post and pay level, you cannot apply again for that same post.

How to Apply

1. Go to the NIT Calicut Faculty Recruitment Portal at fac-recruitment.nitc.ac.in.
2. Register using your email ID and mobile number, and set your own password.
3. Verify your email through the link sent to your inbox to activate your login.
4. Log in and fill the online application form and data sheet.
5. Upload all documents supporting your qualifications and claimed credit points.
6. Pay the registration and processing fee online (separately for each post).
7. Submit your application before 15 June 2026, 5:00 PM.

For technical issues with the portal, email facultyrecruitment@nitc.ac.in. Applications sent by any other means will not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 May 2026
• Application Portal Opens: 15 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 15 June 2026 (5:00 PM)

• Teach education and teacher-training courses to UG and PG students in the Department of Education
• Prepare lesson plans, study materials, and assessments aligned with the curriculum
• Guide students in research projects, dissertations, and Ph.D. work
• Conduct original research and publish papers in reputed journals
• Apply for and run sponsored research and consultancy projects
• Take part in department committees, academic administration, and institute activities
• Organise workshops, faculty development programmes, and academic events