Recruitment of 113 Assistant Professor vacancies in three NITs, Opportunities for PhD holders

Assistant Professor Recruitment: In India, there are more than 50 central universities controlled by the central government.  There are over 400 state universities as well.  These institutes offer attractive career opportunities for those who wish to take up teaching.  The University Grants Commission (UGC) has abolished PhD as a mandatory qualification for the recruitment of Assistant Professors in universities.

As of 23 March 2024, three NITs have released recruitment notices.  The post of assistant professor will be appointed.  Total vacancies are 113.

List of NITs Recruiting Assistant Professors

NIT Kurukshetra – 66 Assistant Professors – 25 April 2024

For further details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the Recruitment Notification, uploaded on the official website of NIT Kurukshetra.

Website: https://nitkkr.ac.in/

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur – 37 Assistant Professors

For further details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the Recruitment Notification, uploaded on the official website of NIT Durgapur.

Website: https://nitdgp.ac.in/p/careers

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Puducherry – 10 Assistant Professors – 25 March 2025

For further details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the Recruitment Notification, uploaded on the official website of NIT Puducherry.

Website: https://www.nitpy.ac.in/Opportunities

Educational Qualification (Assistant Professor)

Must have 55% marks (or Master's degree with equivalent grade in grading system) in concerned / relevant subject from a UGC recognized university.

In addition to fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have passed the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR, or similar test, i.e. SLATE / SET.  As per the new UGC rules, PhD degree holders will not need to pass NET/SET.

Pay Scale of Assistant Professor

Academic Pay Level 10 will be awarded as per 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.

Warning

Candidates are definitely requested to check the exact recruitment notification before applying for the post of Assistant Professor in any university or institute.  For this visit the official website of the concerned university.