NIT Kurukshetra Adjunct Faculty Recruitment 2026

NIT Kurukshetra is inviting applications for Adjunct Faculty across 15 departments through a rolling advertisement (Advt. No. 17/2026). If you are an accomplished professional, scientist, engineer, academician, or industry expert with 10+ years of experience, you can apply. The pay goes up to Rs. 1,80,000 per month. The last date for the Second Round is 20 July 2026 (5:30 PM). You apply offline by post.

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra) Adjunct Faculty Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is engaging Adjunct Faculty in various departments through a rolling advertisement. There is no written exam — selection is based on your record, a presentation, and an interview. Serving and retired scientists, engineers, academicians, civil servants (IAS/IPS), and industry professionals can apply. A Ph.D. is not always required for industry and R&D experts.

Departments / Disciplines

Adjunct Faculty is being engaged across these 15 departments:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Physics
• Mathematics & Computing
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Business Administration
• Computer Applications
• Architecture & Planning
• Robotics & Industrial Engineering
• VLSI Design & Systems Engineering
• Energy Science & Engineering
• Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

The number and nature of posts may change at the time of selection, and the Institute may choose not to fill a post.

Who Can Apply?

• Profile: You should be an accomplished professional in your field — comparable to at least the top one-third of regular faculty in expertise and reputation.
• Experience: Normally at least 10 years of experience in the relevant field. For emerging and cutting-edge technologies, 5+ years may be enough.
• Qualification: For candidates from industry or research organisations, a postgraduate or Ph.D. degree may not be essential if your domain knowledge is strong.
• Who can apply: Serving and retired scientists, engineers, physicians, academicians, advocates, artists, bankers, policymakers, civil servants (IAS/IPS), and professionals from reputed industries, PSUs, R&D bodies, and overseas organisations with an interest in Indian issues.
• Industry/research experience should be in Government, Public Enterprise, or National Laboratory. Private industry experience counts only if the company is incorporated under the Indian Companies Act.

Salary (Honorarium)

• Adjunct Professor: Up to Rs. 1,80,000 per month (or Rs. 8,000 per day / Rs. 2,000 per hour)
• Adjunct Fellow: Up to Rs. 1,20,000 per month (or Rs. 6,000 per day / Rs. 1,500 per hour)

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam. Selection is done in these steps:

1. Shortlisting: Based on your qualifications and experience. The shortlisting bar may be higher than the minimum advertised, and may vary by department.
2. Presentation and Interview: Shortlisted candidates appear before the Selection Committee (at their own cost) on a date and place notified separately.
3. Document Verification: You must produce all original documents at the time of interview.
4. Medical Examination: You must be found physically fit before joining.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form and annexures from www.nitkkr.ac.in.
2. Fill in the form and attach self-attested photocopies of your certificates.
3. Write the Post Applied, Department, and Discipline on the top-left corner of the envelope. Submit a separate application for each post/department/discipline.
4. Government, autonomous body, and PSU employees must apply through proper channel and bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the interview.
5. Send the completed application by post so it reaches The Registrar, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra-136119 (Haryana) by the last date.

Important Dates

• Advertisement: Rolling advertisement (Advt. No. 17/2026) — applications accepted throughout the year
• Last Date for Second Round: 20 July 2026 (up to 5:30 PM)
• Note: Applications received after the last date will be considered in the next round.
• Interview Date: To be announced (notified separately to shortlisted candidates)

• Teach specialised and advanced courses in your department based on your professional expertise
• Guide students on real-world industry practices, projects, and research
• Mentor research scholars and support postgraduate academic work
• Deliver lectures, seminars, and presentations that add value to academic programmes
• Help bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry needs
• Support the department in curriculum development and academic activities