VNIT Adhoc Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

About This Job

VNIT Nagpur is conducting a walk-in process for Adhoc Assistant Professor positions on contract basis for the academic year July 2026 to May 2027. If you have the required Master's degree, B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, M.E./M.Tech, M.Phil or Ph.D. as per the department, you can attend the selection process. The walk-in date is 13 July 2026 at 10:00 AM, and candidates must report to the respective department by 9:00 AM. Consolidated salary ranges from Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month based on qualification.

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur Adhoc Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur (VNIT Nagpur) has issued Advertisement No. VNIT/Adhoc Assistant Professor on contract basis/01/2026, dated 20 June 2026. The institute needs Adhoc Assistant Professors for teaching support across engineering, science, architecture and interdisciplinary departments. The notice does not mention a fixed vacancy count, so candidates should treat this as a department-wise walk-in engagement rather than a fixed-number recruitment.

The engagement is for the academic year starting from July 2026 to May 2027. VNIT also states that it will make efforts to follow Government of India reservation norms even though the posts are temporary. The institute can fill or not fill any advertised post based on its requirement.

This is a same-day walk-in process, so your documents need to be ready before you reach the department. The application form asks for post name, department, date of birth, category, age as on 31 May 2026, qualification details and work experience. If you want to apply for more than one department or post, VNIT requires a separate application form for each one.

Departments Covered

• Engineering departments: Applied Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, and Mining Engineering.
• Special centres: Centre for VLSI and Nanotechnology, and Inter Disciplinary Board of Studies for Digital Wellness and Thought Lab.
• Science and planning departments: Physics, Mathematics, and Architecture and Planning.

Who Can Apply?

Engineering Departments

• Qualification: You need a Master's degree with B.E./B.Tech in First Class or equivalent grade in the respective engineering branch.
• Higher qualification: Candidates with strong academic record and higher qualification will get preference.

Architecture and Planning

• Qualification: You need a Master's degree in Architecture or Planning with B.Arch in First Class or equivalent grade.

Science Departments

• Qualification: You need a Master's degree in the respective Science discipline.
• Desirable qualification: M.Phil or Ph.D. is desirable for Science departments.

For all departments, VNIT says candidates with higher qualifications and good academic record will be given preference. This means you should carry proof of postgraduate marks, Ph.D. or M.Phil status, teaching experience and any other academic record that supports your department fit.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: The notification does not mention a maximum age limit.
• Age reference in form: The application form asks candidates to mention age as on 31 May 2026.
• Category details: Candidates should mention their category in the application form, including SC, ST, OBC, PWD or UR, if applicable.

Salary

• M.Sc. / M.A.: Rs. 55,000 per month.
• M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Phil.: Rs. 60,000 per month.
• Ph.D.: Rs. 70,000 per month.
• Allowances: Salary is consolidated and without allowances.
• Revision note: VNIT says the salary is under revision.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official walk-in notification.
• Carry only the documents and application form required by VNIT unless the institute issues a separate fee notice.

Selection Process

The selection will be held through a walk-in process at the respective VNIT department on 13 July 2026. VNIT says the process may include a written test based on the department's UG syllabus and/or a personal interview.

1. Reporting at department: Report to the respective department at 9:00 AM. Reporting after 10:00 AM will not be considered.
2. Document verification: Bring the filled application form, biodata, original certificates, self-attested copies and ID proof.
3. Written Test, if conducted: The written test may be based on the UG syllabus of the respective department.
4. Personal Interview: If your documents are accepted, you may appear for interview as part of the walk-in selection process.
5. Final decision: VNIT may fill or not fill posts based on department requirement and institute decision.

The notification does not give marks, duration or question count for the written test. So, for preparation, focus first on the UG syllabus of your department, your teaching subject basics, and a short explanation of your academic work and experience.

How to Apply

1. Open the VNIT website at vnit.ac.in.
2. Download the prescribed Adhoc Assistant Professor application form.
3. Fill in the post name, department, personal details, category, age as on 31 May 2026, qualification and work experience.
4. If you are applying for more than one post or department, prepare a separate application form for each one.
5. Affix a passport-size photograph and carry your biodata.
6. Bring original certificates, one set of self-attested copies and ID proof to the respective department.
7. Report on 13 July 2026 by 9:00 AM. Late reporting after 10:00 AM will not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 June 2026
• Academic Engagement Period: July 2026 to May 2027
• Age Reference Date in Form: 31 May 2026
• Walk-in Selection Date: 13 July 2026
• Reporting Time: 9:00 AM at the respective department
• Selection Start Time: 10:00 AM

• Teach assigned undergraduate or postgraduate courses in the respective department
• Prepare lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and academic materials
• Evaluate assignments, tests, projects and student academic work
• Guide students during practical sessions, seminars and academic activities
• Support departmental work during the July 2026 to May 2027 academic session
• Assist with examination, record keeping and institute academic duties when required