National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Thanjavur (NIFTEM Thanjavur) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 09 Faculty Positions Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NIFTEM Thanjavur website. The last date to submit the application form is 01-03-2026. In this article, you’ll find the NIFTEM Thanjavur Faculty Positions Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
NIFTEM-T Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Company Name | National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) |
| Post Name | Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| No of Posts | 9 |
| Advt No | A/217/2026 |
| Salary | Rs.57,700 – 2,17,100/- Per Month |
| Qualification | Masters Degree / Doctoral Degree |
| Age Limit | Maximum Age: 47 years |
| Notification Date | 01-02-2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Official Website | www.niftem-t.ac.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Associate Professor | 3 |
| Assistant Professor | 6 |
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | Posts |
| Associate Professor (Food Process Engineering/Agricultural Process Engineering) | UR | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Food Process Engineering/Agricultural Process Engineering) | EWS | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Food Process Engineering/Agricultural Process Engineering) | ST | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Food Process Engineering / Agricultural Process Engineering) | UR | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Food Process Engineering / Agricultural Process Engineering) | OBC | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Agricultural Entomology) | EWS | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Livestock Product Technology / Meat Science and Technology) | UR | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Food Science / Food Science and Nutrition) | SC | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Food Science and Technology) | EWS | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria
• Associate Professor: Doctoral Degree in Post-Harvest Technology, Food Technology/Food Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Agricultural Process Engineering or Agricultural Engineering / Chemical Engineering specialized in Food Processing.
• Assistant Professor (Food Process Engineering / Agricultural Process Engineering): Masters Degree in Post-Harvest Technology, Food Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Food Technology, Agricultural Process Engineering or Agricultural Engineering / Chemical Engineering, specialized in Food Processing.
• Assistant Professor (Agricultural Entomology): Masters Degree in Agricultural Entomology.
• Assistant Professor (Livestock Product Technology / Meat Science and Technology): Masters degree in Veterinary / Animal Sciences with specialization in Livestock Products Technology / Meat Science and Technology.
• Assistant Professor (Food Science / Food Science and Nutrition): Masters Degree in Food Science / Food Science and Nutrition.
• Assistant Professor (Food Science and Technology): Masters Degree in Food Science and Technology / Food Technology.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/OBC/EWSs | Rs.500/- + Transaction Charges as applicable |
| SC/ST/Women/PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | Exempted from application fees |
Payment Mode: Online through SBI Collect
Age Limit
• Maximum Age for Associate Professor: 47 years
• Maximum Age for Assistant Professor: 32 years (35 years in case of Ph.D holders)
• Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 03 (Three) years for posts reserved for OBC-(NCL)
- SC/ST: 05 (Five) years for posts reserved for SC/ST
- PwBD: 05 (Five) years for posts reserved for unreserved / EWS
- PwBD: 08 (Eight) years (05+03) for posts reserved for OBC – (NCL)
- PwBD: 10 (Ten) years (05+05) for posts reserved for SC / ST
Salary/ Stipend
| Post Name | Salary / Stipend |
| Associate Professor | Pay Level: 13A as per VII CPC (Rs.1,31,400 – 2,17,100/- Per Month) |
| Assistant Professor | Pay Level: 10 as per VII CPC (Rs.57,700 – 1,82,400/- Per Month) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 01 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Receipt | 07 days after closing of online application portal (15 days for specified remote areas) |
Selection Process
• Screening Test (for Assistant Professor)
• Personal Interview
• Document Verification
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the NIFTEM-T Various Posts Recruitment 2026.
• Applications must be submitted online on or before 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of NIFTEM-T to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
NIFTEM Thanjavur Faculty Positions Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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- Sarkari Result: Click Here
- Download Mobile App: Click Here
