The National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur Faculty Recruitment 2025 notification opens an important opportunity for experienced academics seeking Professor-level positions in a premier Indian engineering institute. As an Institute of National Importance, NIT Jamshedpur has initiated a rigorous recruitment process for the 2025–2026 academic year, inviting highly qualified candidates to apply online and submit hard copies through postal mode.
About National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur
Founded in 1960 as a Regional Institute of Technology and upgraded to National Institute of Technology in 2002, NIT Jamshedpur is among the country’s prominent institutions dedicated to advanced technical education, interdisciplinary research, and societal development. The institute operates under the Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD) and continues to strengthen academic excellence through faculty expansion and research-driven teaching.
Available Professor Positions
NIT Jamshedpur invites applications for the post of Professor in the following disciplines:
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production and Industrial Engineering
Eligibility Criteria for Professor Recruitment
The recruitment follows the guidelines prescribed under Schedule ‘E’ of the NIT Statutes (Gazette of India, 24 July 2017). The essential qualifications include:
1. Educational Requirements
- Ph.D. in the relevant discipline is mandatory.
- First Class in all preceding degrees (Bachelor’s level onward).
- If “First Class” is not explicitly mentioned, candidates must have:
- Minimum 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale, or
- At least 60% aggregate marks.
2. Special Conditions
- CGPA conversions provided by individual institutions will not be accepted.
- If a different grading scale is used, candidates must submit a certificate from the authorized institutional signatory confirming First Class equivalence.
- Candidates with degrees obtained abroad must have qualifications from:
- National Universities/Institutes of the respective country, or
3. Direct Ph.D. Candidates
Applicants who completed a Ph.D. directly after B.Tech/B.E. are eligible provided they meet all First Class conditions at the Bachelor’s level.
Application Process: Online + Postal Submission
The recruitment follows a two-step application method, and both steps are mandatory:
Step 1: Online Application
Candidates must:
- Submit the online application through the official NIT Jamshedpur website.
- Upload scanned copies of all educational certificates, experience documents, credit point sheets, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee, where applicable.
Step 2: Hard Copy Submission
The printed copy of the online application, along with all supporting documents, must be sent to the Registrar’s office by the deadline.
Superscribe the envelope with:
“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ________ IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ________”
Application Fees
- Rs. 1500 – General, OBC, EWS candidates
- No fee – SC, ST, PwD, and all female candidates
Fee payment must be made via SBI Collect, and proof must be attached to the hard copy.
Important Dates
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Last date for online application | 31 December 2025 |
| Last date for receipt of hard copy (5:30 PM) | 12 January 2026 |
Postal Address for Hard Copy Submission
Registrar,
National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur,
Adityapur, Jamshedpur – 831014,
Jharkhand, India
Why Join NIT Jamshedpur?
Becoming a Professor at NIT Jamshedpur offers opportunities to:
- Lead advanced research laboratories
- Collaborate on national and international research projects
- Mentor doctoral and postgraduate scholars
- Influence technical education policies
- Contribute to the institute’s academic leadership ecosystem
With strong industry connections and government-funded research initiatives, the institute creates a platform for impactful academic careers.
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