NITK Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 84 Posts

📊 Quick Info Overview

📅 Important Dates

📢 Vacancy Breakdown

💳 Application Fee

🎯 Selection Process

1. Stage 1: Academic Credential Evaluation
2. Stage 2: Interview
3. Stage 3: Performance Assessment

Overview

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal has announced the Faculty Recruitment 2026 to fill 84 faculty positions including Assistant Professor (Grade II & I), Associate Professor, and Professor across diverse departments such as Chemical, Civil, CSE, EEE, ECE, IT, Mathematics, Mechanical, Mining, Physics, Humanities and more. Interested candidates meeting the educational qualifications and age criteria can apply online from 04 May 2026 to 02 June 2026.

Key Highlights

• Total Posts: 84 (82 Assistant Professor + 1 Associate Professor + 1 Professor)
• Departments: Multiple including Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, and more
• Application Mode: Online via official NITK portal
• Application Dates: 04 May 2026 to 02 June 2026
• Official Website: https://www.nitk.ac.in

Vacancy Details

• Assistant Professor: 82 posts (Regular and backlog vacancies across UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD categories)
• Associate Professor: 1 post (UR category - Computer Science and Engineering)
• Professor: 1 post (UR category - Information Technology)

Eligibility

Candidates must be Indian Nationals or OCI cardholders. Educational qualifications include first class UG and PG degrees in relevant disciplines with PhD in specified specializations as per department requirements. Experience and credit point criteria apply especially for Associate Professor and Professor posts as per NIT Statutes and Government of India norms. Detailed eligibility specifications can be found in the official notification.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 04 May 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 04 May 2026 (4:00 PM IST)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 02 June 2026 (11:59 PM IST)

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹2,500 (inclusive of GST)
• SC / ST / PwD: ₹1,250 (inclusive of GST)
• Payment Mode: Online/NEFT/RTGS as per instructions in notification

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the official NITK recruitment portal. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF to understand detailed instructions, eligibility, and other requirements. Ensure all relevant documents are ready before beginning the application process. Stay updated about Latest Govt Jobs 2026 to explore more such opportunities.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on academic credentials, research experience, interview, and performance as per NITK norms and Government of India guidelines. Candidates can check related exam patterns and Download Syllabus PDF for preparation. After selection, updates will be available under Check Latest Results and admit cards issued via Download Admit Card.

Applicants are encouraged to refer to other central government notifications on our portal such as SSC Jobs 2026, UPSC Jobs 2026, and State Govt Jobs 2026.

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