NIT Hamirpur Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

The last date to submit the online application for NIT Hamirpur Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is 01 May 2026. Candidates must complete their application through the official NIT Hamirpur website nith.ac.in before this deadline. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted under any circumstances.

The exact number of vacancies for Assistant Professor Grade-II posts has not been mentioned in the current advertisement.

The pay scale for Assistant Professor Grade-II positions is Rs. 70,900 – 98,200/-. This corresponds to Pay Level-10 in the 7th Pay Commission structure with a starting basic pay of Rs. 70,900/-. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will receive allowances such as DA, HRA, and other benefits as per Institute norms and Government of India rules.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline along with first class in all preceding degrees (Bachelor's and Master's). If first class is not mentioned in the preceding degrees, candidates should have secured at least 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 60% marks in aggregate. All qualifications should be from a recognized University/Institute. Candidates having Ph.D. directly after B.Tech may also apply and shall be considered eligible if they fulfill other criteria.

The age limit for Assistant Professor Grade-II positions is as per National Institutes of Technology recruitment norms and Government of India guidelines. Generally, the maximum age limit is relaxed as per category: SC/ST candidates receive 5 years relaxation, OBC candidates receive 3 years, and PwD candidates receive 10-15 years relaxation depending on their category. The exact age limit will be calculated as on the closing date of application (01 May 2026).

The application fee must be paid online through SBI Collect as mentioned in the recruitment process. While the exact fee amount is not specified in the provided overview, typical application fees for Assistant Professor positions at NITs range from Rs. 500-1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, with reduced fees or exemptions for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The fee should be paid online through the official payment gateway before submitting the application.

The selection process for Assistant Professor Grade-II positions is based on Interview. Candidates will be evaluated on their academic record, research publications, teaching experience, patents, awards, honors, and performance during the interview/presentation. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a presentation and/or interview at NIT Hamirpur campus. Mere fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria does not automatically entitle a candidate to be called for presentation and/or interview.