NIT Trichy (National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli) has announced recruitment for Assistant Professor (Grade-II) positions under Advertisement No. NITT/R/F/L10/2026/01.
NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026: Key Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 06.03.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 06.04.2026 |
| Last Date for Hardcopy Submission | 16.04.2026 (05:30 PM) |
Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Advt. No. | Cadre | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Vacancies |
| 1 | NITT/R/F/L10/2026/01 | Assistant Professor (Grade-II) | Level 10 | 86 |
Key Highlights
- Total Faculty Vacancies: Part of 122 posts across all levels (86 Grade-II, 19 Grade-I, 15 Associate Prof, 2 Professor).
- Eligibility: PhD required (no additional experience needed for Grade-II, often contract basis initially).
- Application: Online from 06.03.2026 to 06.04.2026 via www.nitt.edu; hardcopy by 16.04.2026. Reservations per GoI norms.
NIT Trichy Faculty Qualifications (7th CPC)
| Post | Pay Level | Essential Qualification | Essential Requirements | Credit Points |
| Assistant Professor (Grade II)* | Level 10 | Ph.D. | NIL | NIL |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I) | Level 12 | Ph.D. | 3 years after Ph.D. OR 6 years total teaching/research experience | 20 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A2 | Ph.D. | 6 years after Ph.D. (incl. 3 years at Grade I Level 12) OR 9 years total (3 years post-Ph.D. + 3 years at Grade I Level 12) | 50 |
| Professor | Level 14A | Ph.D. | 10 years after Ph.D. OR 13 years total (7 years post-Ph.D. + 3 years at Associate Level 13A2 OR equivalent) | 80 |
Special Note for Architecture
- Grade II: M.Arch./M.Plan. + 1 year professional experience (no credit points required).
- Higher cadres follow standard table requirements.
*Contract basis initially. Per NIT Statutes (Gazette 2017 & 2023 amendments). First class in preceding degrees mandatory
NIT Trichy Faculty Age & Recruitment Policies
The NIT Trichy determines eligibility (age, experience) as of the online application closing date: 06.04.2026.
NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026 Age Limit Details
| Category | Age Limit (Assistant Professor Grade II, Level 10) | Relaxation | Category |
| UR | Preferable: 35 years | – | UR |
| SC/ST | As per GoI norms (+5 years typically) | +5 years | SC/ST |
| OBC (NCL) | As per GoI norms (+3 years typically) | +3 years | OBC (NCL) |
| PwD | As per GoI norms | +10 years | PwD |
| Category | Age Limit (Assistant Professor Grade II, Level 10) | Relaxation | Category |
Key Preferences & Requirements
- Qualified in GATE/NET/CSIR NET.
- Publications in reputed journals.
- Excellent academic record from Class 10th onwards.
Reservation Policy
- Follows GoI norms (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD).
- OBC-NCL/EWS certificates valid if issued on/after 01.04.2026 (must resubmit at verification).
- Non-compliant applications treated as UR only.
Flexible Faculty Structure: MoE guidelines applicable up to interview date. Submit category certificates with application.
NIT Trichy Faculty Experience Criteria
Experience follows GoI MHRD clarification (F.No.33-9/2011-TS.III, 16.04.2019) and NIT Statutes.
NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026 Valid Experience Institutions
| Management Institutes | IIMs/NIRF ranked ≤50 (any 2 years) |
| State Institutions | Funded by State Govt |
| Other Institutes | NIRF ranked ≤100 (Overall/Universities/Engineering); ≤10 (Architecture) for any 2 years |
| Post-Doctoral | National/International agencies (QS/The World Rankings ≤500) |
Experience Rules
- Minimum Duration: >6 months in regular positions only.
- Excluded: Part-time, daily wages, guest/visiting faculty.
- Administrative Experience: Needs Head of Institution approval; otherwise credit points ignored.
- Total experience calculated per Recruitment Rules (RRs) from above institutions only.
- NIT Trichy Faculty Application Fee Structure
- Payment Rules: Non-refundable under any circumstances. Pay online during application submission via NIT Trichy portal. Fee applies separately for each department/post combination.
| Category | Fee Amount (excluding 18% GST) | Notes |
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹2,500 | Per department per post applied |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹1,250 | Per department per post applied |
How to apply?
Application Process 1. The Application form has to be submitted both in online and printed mode (Hardcopy with all necessary enclosures).
2. To submit the Application in online mode, click on the link posted on the NITT website (https://www.nitt.edu ), register in the recruitment portal, and fill the online Application form with correct details for every item. Candidates should carefully fill up all the details required in the online Application form.
3. This online facility will be available in the Institute website www.nitt.edu from 06.03.2026. The online application process will be closed on 06.04.2026 at 5.30 p.m.
4. Candidates applying for more than one Department/position are required to submit separate Application Forms both in online mode and printed mode (with all necessary enclosures)
Hardcopy’
NIT Trichy Faculty Hardcopy Submission Process
After online submission (by 06.04.2026), download, print, sign the filled application form, and attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates, testimonials, documents, and publications.
Submission Details
| Step | Instructions |
| Envelope | Mark clearly: “1. Form ID: ________, 2. Application for the Post of [Post Name] in the Department of [Dept Name]” |
| Address | The Registrar, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-620015, Tamil Nadu |
| Mode | Speed Post/Registered Post only |
| Deadline | 16.04.2026 by 5:30 PM |
Note: Follow “Instructions to Submit Hardcopy” at document end. Late/incomplete submissions rejected. Superscribe envelope properly for processing.
Candidates must include Research Statement and Teaching Statement with their hardcopy application for NIT Trichy faculty positions.
Statement RequirementsStatement Type Assessment Criteria Research Statement Clarity, purpose seriousness, alignment with international research community Teaching Statement Core/elective courses ready to teach/develop; teaching innovations; awards/recognitions for excellence
Document Verification for NIT Faculty Recruitment 2026
Original documents + one set of self-attested copies required at presentation/interview. Failure to produce = disqualification from appearing. No correspondence entertained.
Legal Jurisdiction
Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has sole jurisdiction for any disputes arising from this recruitment.
NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment Policies
NIT Trichy retains applications of non-shortlisted/non-selected candidates for 3 months post-recruitment completion only.
Eligibility Cut-off Date
All criteria (qualifications, experience, age limit) determined as of last online application date: 06.04.2026 (including in-breeding cases).
NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment Selection Process RulesAspect Details Shortlisted Candidates Must attend presentation + interview; No TA/DA (except PwD: III A/C train fare) Serving Candidates NOC from employer required at presentation/interview; advance copy allowed Document Retention Applications destroyed after 3 months
Note: Original documents verified during selection; non-production disqualifies candidate. No TA/DA claims entertained.
FAQs NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026
You can apply till April 6 2026
First the candidates will apply and pay the application fee. They will also send the hardcopy of the application form at the designated place
The application fee is Rs.2500 for general and Rs.1250 for reserved category candidates
The institute will screen your application form and will call for presentation and interview if selected
