SVNIT Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (SVNIT) has announced recruitment for 5 Professor vacancies under advertisement number Estt. /2026/ Prof/1600. Eligible candidates applying for the Professor post must possess a Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class in preceding degrees, with appointments made on probation for a period of one year at Pay Level 14A. Applicants must complete the online application process starting from 18 October 2026 up to 2 December 2026 (5:00 p.m.), and also send the printout of the signed application along with self-attested supporting documents and fee proof to the Deputy Registrar (Establishment), SVNIT Surat, with the last date for receipt of the downloaded signed completed application being 9 December 2026 (5:00 p.m.). The selection process consists of scrutiny of applications and shortlisting, presentation/seminar, and interview.

SVNIT Professor Overview

Department-wise Vacancies

The total number of tentative vacancies for the post of Professor across the departments is 5: 01 (UR), 01 (SC), and 03 (ST). The number of posts may vary at the time of final selection or recruitment.

Qualification and Experience

All degrees must be from an Institute/University recognized by UGC, AICTE, AIU, or GOI. Foreign degrees are accepted if from national universities or institutions ranked up to 500 in QS/THE World Rankings. For candidates with a Ph.D. from SVNIT Surat, a three-year inbreeding gap between Ph.D. notification and the application deadline applies (not applicable to existing SVNIT faculty).

Pay and Terms

The post carries Pay Level 14A of the Pay Matrix, with basic pay ranging from ₹159,100 to ₹220,200 per month along with admissible allowances. All appointments are made on probation for a period of one year, wherever applicable. On successful completion and confirmation, appointees hold office until the age of superannuation specified by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Additional benefits include Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA), provision for industrial consultancy, children's tuition fee reimbursement up to Class XII, LTC, medical facilities for self and dependent family, campus accommodation with nominal licence fee or HRA, coverage under the National Pension System (NPS-2004), and reimbursement of telephone and data charges.

SVNIT Professor Age Limit

Fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged except for candidates with exceptional research and ongoing or approved externally funded research projects. The date for determining eligibility in all respects, including the preferred age limit, qualification, and experience, is the closing date of the online application (02.12.2026).

SVNIT Professor Application Fee

The non-refundable application processing fee must be paid online through the recruitment portal. Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.

How to Apply for SVNIT Professor

1. Open the online recruitment portal at https://svnitrec.samarth.edu.in/ between 18.10.2026 and 02.12.2026 (up to 5.00 p.m.).
2. Complete the online application form and fill in the credit point summary sheet and details sheet.
3. Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (taken within 3 months, without cap, scarf, or sunglasses) along with relevant certificates.
4. Pay the non-refundable processing fee of ₹1000 online, if applicable.
5. Submit the online form and download the completed application form along with the credit point summary sheet.
6. Number and sign all pages of the printed application form, and write the total number of pages on the first page.
7. Enclose self-attested copies of all testimonials, educational certificates, experience certificates, category proof, and fee payment proof.
8. Place the documents in an envelope superscribed as "Advertisement No. Estt. /2026/ Prof/1600, Dated 16.10.2026, Department of [Name of Department], Application ID no. [ID]".
9. Send the packet so as to reach the Deputy Registrar (Establishment), Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Ichchhanath, Dumas Road, Surat – 395 007, Gujarat on or before 09.12.2026 (5:00 p.m.).

Documents Required

• Age proof
• 10th marksheet / Grade sheet and/or certificate
• 12th marksheet / Grade sheet and/or certificate
• Graduation marksheets / Grade sheets and degree certificate
• Post-graduation marksheets / Grade sheets and degree certificate
• Ph.D. degree / certificate
• Caste / EWS / Disability certificate (in prescribed Government of India format; OBC-NCL certificate issued after 1st April 2026)
• Ex-serviceman certificate, if applicable
• Experience certificate mentioning designation, pay scale, and service duration
• Documents in support of claimed credit points (first page of research papers, patents, projects, achievements, experience)
• Printout of proof of online application processing fee payment
• Undertaking in Annexure-III (for candidates having direct Ph.D. after 4-year B.Tech)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer for regular Government/PSU employees

Important Instructions

• Applications submitted only in soft copy will be summarily rejected if the signed hard copy and supporting documents are not received by the deadline.
• Candidates wishing to apply for more than one department must submit separate applications along with separate processing fees and enclosures.
• Experience rendered on a part-time basis, as a teaching assistant, or as a visiting/guest faculty member will not be counted as valid experience.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for written test, presentation, or interview.
• Candidates invited for the selection process must appear personally for the presentation and interview, though candidates working abroad may be considered for online interaction.
• The date for determining eligibility in terms of qualification, experience, and age is the closing date of the online application (02.12.2026).
• Any addendum, corrigendum, shortlisted candidate lists, and interview schedules will be published only on the Institute website (http://www.svnit.ac.in).
• For queries related to difficulty in submitting the online application, candidates may email [email protected] or call +91261-2201550 during office hours (Monday to Friday).
• Any legal proceedings in respect of any claim or dispute arising out of this advertisement can be instituted only in the Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat.

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