National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar, Assam has released a recruitment notification for 35 posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade-I and Grade-II. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for NIT Silchar Recruitment 2026 from 21 May 2026 to 04 June 2026.
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| NIT Silchar Recruitment 2026 notification released for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts. |
| Vacancy Details |
| Category |
No. of Posts |
| Fresh Applications |
09 |
| Backlog Applications |
26 |
| Total |
35 |
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor Grade-I
- Assistant Professor Grade-II
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| Departments |
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Mathematics
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Management Studies
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| Salary |
- Professor: Level-14A Pay Scale
- Associate Professor: Level-13A2 Pay Scale
- Assistant Professor Grade-I: Level-12 Pay Scale
- Assistant Professor Grade-II: Level-10 Pay Scale
- Salary will be as per 7th CPC norms.
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| Eligibility Criteria |
- Candidates must possess excellent academic and research credentials.
- Eligibility is governed by NIT Statutes and Ministry of Education norms.
- Ph.D. holders from NIT Silchar must have at least 3 years of Post-Ph.D. experience outside NIT Silchar.
- Only regular teaching/research experience will be considered.
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| Age Limit |
- Preferred upper age limit for Assistant Professor Grade-II: 35 Years
- Age calculated as on 21 May 2026.
- Age relaxation applicable as per Government norms.
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| Application Fee |
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 1,200/-
- SC/ST/PwD: Rs. 600/-
- Fee must be paid online through SBI Collect.
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| Selection Process |
- Shortlisting based on academic record and research profile
- Interview
- Document Verification
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| How to Apply? |
- Visit the official NIT Silchar recruitment portal.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Pay the application fee through SBI Collect.
- Download and sign the submitted application form.
- Attach self-attested supporting documents.
- Send the hard copy via Speed/Registered Post to Dean (FW), NIT Silchar.
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| Important Dates |
- Date of Notification: 20 May 2026
- Opening Date of Online Application: 21 May 2026
- Eligibility Cut-off Date: 21 May 2026
- Last Date of Online Application: 15 days after Employment Newspaper publication
- Last Date for Hard Copy Submission: Within 10 days after online application closing date
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| Important Links |
| Detailed Advertisement |
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| Apply Online |
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| Official Website |
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NIT Silchar Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
Can candidates with Ph.D. from NIT Silchar apply?
Yes. However, candidates must have at least three years of Post-Ph.D. experience outside NIT Silchar.
Will contractual or ad-hoc teaching experience be counted?
No. Only regular teaching or research experience in reputed institutions will be considered.
Do I need to submit a hard copy after online application?
Yes. Candidates must send the signed hard copy of the application with supporting documents via Speed/Registered Post.
What is the application fee for NIT Silchar Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 1,200/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 600/- for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
What is the preferred age limit for Assistant Professor Grade-II?
The preferred upper age limit is 35 years as on 21 May 2026.
