NITC Professor & Associate Professor Contract 2026

About This Job

NIT Calicut is hiring Professors and Associate Professors on a contract basis through a standing advertisement. If you have a PhD in the relevant field along with strong teaching and research experience, you can apply online. This is a rolling (standing) advertisement open from 19 May 2026 till 25 August 2026, so applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The pay goes up to Rs. 1,44,200 per month depending on the post.

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) Faculty on Contract Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released a standing advertisement (No. NITC/FC/001/2026 dated 19 May 2026) to fill Professor and Associate Professor posts purely on a contract basis. This is a standing advertisement, not a fixed-vacancy drive — the institute keeps the window open and shortlists candidates as departmental needs come up. Experienced academics with a PhD and a solid research record are the right fit for these roles.

Posts You Can Apply For

• Professor (on Contract): Senior-most faculty role, pay aligned to Pay Level 14
• Associate Professor (on Contract): Pay aligned to Pay Level 13A2

The number of posts is not fixed — this is a standing advertisement and candidates are shortlisted as and when the institute needs faculty in a department.

Who Can Apply?

Professor (on Contract)

• You need a PhD in the relevant or allied discipline.
• You should have strong teaching, research, and academic experience as required for a Professor-level post under the Ministry of Education and NIT norms.

Associate Professor (on Contract)

• You need a PhD in the relevant or allied discipline.
• You should have the teaching and research experience required for an Associate Professor-level post under NIT norms.

Exact discipline-wise qualifications and experience are listed in the official standing advertisement on the NIT Calicut website. Check the notification for your specific department before applying.

Salary

• Professor (on Contract): Pay aligned to Pay Level 14 (entry Rs. 1,44,200 per month) of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• Associate Professor (on Contract): Pay aligned to Pay Level 13A2 (entry Rs. 1,39,600 per month).
• The exact consolidated amount and allowances are as fixed by NIT Calicut for contract faculty. Check the official advertisement for the final figure.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam. Selection is based on:

1. Screening of Applications: Your academic record, qualifications, and experience are shortlisted against the post requirements.
2. Interview / Presentation: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview where teaching ability and research work are assessed.

How to Apply

1. Go to the NIT Calicut faculty recruitment portal at faculty-recruit.nitc.ac.in.
2. Register and create your login.
3. Fill in the online application form with your qualifications and experience.
4. Upload your documents, photo, and research details.
5. Submit the form before the advertisement closes on 25 August 2026.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 19 May 2026
• Application Start: 19 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 25 August 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (shortlisted candidates informed by email)

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in your department
• Guide PhD and Master's research scholars in their projects
• Conduct original research and publish papers in reputed journals
• Prepare course material, set question papers, and evaluate students
• Apply for and manage sponsored research and consultancy projects
• Take part in department committees and academic administration
• Mentor students in academic and career matters