Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 101 Faculty Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NIT Jalandhar website. The last date to submit the application form is 27-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the NIT Jalandhar Faculty 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.
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NIT Jalandhar Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor |
| No of Posts | 101 (Assistant Professor Grade-II Level-10: 34, Assistant Professor Level-12: 22, Associate Professor Level-13A2: 30, Professor Level-14A: 15; totals may vary) |
| Salary | Pay Level 10, 12, 13A2, 14A of Pay Matrix (as per 7th CPC) |
| Qualification | PhD in relevant discipline with first class in UG and PG (or equivalent 6.5 CGPA/60%) |
| Age Limit | Fresh appointment beyond 60 years discouraged (except exceptional cases with funded projects) |
| Start Date | 22 January 2026 |
| Last Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Official Website | nitj.ac.in |
Vacancy Details
Vacancies are department-wise and category-wise (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, UR). Backlog vacancies included (SC-08, ST-08, OBC-26). Nine vacancies reserved for PwBD. Totals may increase/decrease without notification.
Assistant Professor (Grade-II) Pay Level 10
- Total: 34
- Bio Technology: 1 (SC-1B)
- Computer Science and Engg: 15 (SC-1B, ST-1B, OBC-5 (3B), EWS-1, UR-7)
- Electrical Engineering: 2 (OBC-1B, UR-1)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering: 2 (EWS-2)
- Humanities and Management: 1 (OBC-1B)
- Industrial and Production Engg: 1 (OBC-1B)
- Information Technology: 7 (OBC-3 (1B), UR-4)
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering: 1 (OBC-1B)
- Mechanical Engineering: 1 (EWS-1)
- Mathematics and Computing: 2 (OBC-1B, UR-1)
- Textile Technology: 1 (ST-1B)
Assistant Professor Pay Level 12
- Total: 22
- Computer Science and Engg: 7 (SC-1B, ST-1B, OBC-2B, EWS-1, UR-2)
- Electrical Engineering: 4 (EWS-2, UR-2)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering: 4 (SC-1B, EWS-1, UR-2)
- Information Technology: 6 (SC-1B, ST-1B, OBC-1B, EWS-1, UR-2)
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering: 1 (OBC-1B)
- Mechanical Engineering: 1 (ST-1B)
- Mathematics and Computing: 2 (SC-1B, UR-1)
- Textile Technology: 1 (OBC-1B)
Associate Professor Pay Level 13A2
- Total: 30
- Bio Technology: 1 (OBC-1)
- Computer Science and Engg: 8 (OBC-2B, EWS-1, UR-5)
- Electrical Engineering: 4 (OBC-2B, EWS-1, UR-1)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering: 4 (OBC-2B, UR-2)
- Humanities and Management: 1 (OBC-1B)
- Information Technology: 5 (ST-1B, OBC-1B, EWS-1, UR-3)
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering: 1 (ST-1B)
- Mathematics and Computing: 3 (ST-1B, OBC-1B, UR-1)
- Textile Technology: 1 (ST-1B)
- Chemistry: 1 (UR-1)
- Physics: 1 (ST-1)
Professor Pay Level 14A
- Total: 15
- Bio Technology: 1 (OBC-1B)
- Chemical Engineering: 1 (SC-1)
- Civil Engineering: 1 (UR-1)
- Computer Science and Engg: 1 (UR-1)
- Electrical Engineering: 1 (UR-1)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering: 1 (SC-1B)
- Humanities and Management: 1 (UR-1)
- Industrial and Production Engg: 1 (OBC-1B)
- Information Technology: 1 (UR-1)
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering: 1 (UR-1)
- Mechanical Engineering: 1 (EWS-1)
- Mathematics and Computing: 1 (UR-1)
- Textile Technology: 1 (UR-1)
- Chemistry: 1 (ST-1B)
- Physics: 1 (OBC-1B)
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: First division both in UG and PG mandatory. PhD in relevant or equivalent discipline mandatory for new entrants.
- Essential Qualification (Engineering Departments): UG and PG in Engineering with PhD in relevant branch OR Integrated UG/PG with PhD OR UG with Integrated PG & PhD. Direct PhD after graduation allowed if B.E./B.Tech or PhD from CFTI.
- Physics / Chemistry: PhD with BSc/MSc or Integrated MSc with PhD.
- Mathematics & Computing: Specified combinations of B.Tech/M.Tech or B.Sc/M.Sc with PhD in relevant fields.
- Humanities & Management: PhD in Management with Bachelor's + MBA/PGDM or integrated Master's.
- Experience: Considered from fully funded Central Institutions, top NIRF-ranked institutions, state-funded institutions, QS/THE top 500 overseas, PDF (for Assistant Prof Level-12), R&D labs (CSIR/DRDO etc.), or industry (PSU/Private with >Rs.500 Cr turnover).
Salary/ Stipend
- Assistant Professor (Grade-II): Pay Level 10 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
- Assistant Professor: Pay Level 12 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
- Associate Professor: Pay Level 13A2 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
- Professor: Pay Level 14A of Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
Age Limit (as on closing date)
- Fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged except for faculty with exceptionally brilliant research/academic career and ongoing/approved externally funded research project(s).
Application Fee
Non-refundable:
- Rs.2000/- for General/OBC
- Rs.1000/- for SC/ST/EWS/PWD/Women
- Rs.5000/- or equivalent in US$ for Overseas candidates
- Paid online (debit/credit card/net banking) while filling the form.
Important Dates
| Opening date for online application | 22 January 2026 |
| Last date for submitting online application | 27 February 2026 (till 12:00 midnight) |
Selection Process
- Screening/shortlisting (department may set higher criteria than minimum)
- Presentation in respective department
- Interview by Selection Committee (only if presentation successful)
- Final recommendation by Selection Committee to Board of Governors
- Probation period for selected candidates
General Information / Instructions
- All qualifications/experience considered as on closing date.
- Areas of specialization as per Annexure-I; must be supported by thesis/publications/SCI journals.
- Existing NIT Jalandhar faculty apply for movement to higher level without vacancy constraint on specialization.
- No inbreeding: PhD from NIT Jalandhar holders ineligible for 3 years post-PhD.
- NOC required for serving candidates; existing NITJ faculty exempt.
- Overseas PDF (1+ year in QS/THE top 500) may get direct call for presentation/interview.
- Original documents verification at interview.
- Mere eligibility does not guarantee call for presentation/interview.
- Institute reserves right to shortlist, defer, cancel, or modify vacancies.
- Reservation as per GoI norms including PwBD (9 vacancies), backlog vacancies.
- Application only through portal; no hard copy needed.
How to Apply
- Apply online only through the Institute website www.nitj.ac.in (link activated on 22 January 2026).
- Upload all relevant documents and pay fee online.
- Separate application and fee for each post/department/pay level if applying for multiple.
- Existing NIT Jalandhar faculty use Institute email ID for registration.
- Overseas candidates request online interview via email if desired.
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