NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 122 Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Posts
The National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli has released a major recruitment notification for 122 faculty positions across various departments. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal before the last date of application.
This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for central government teaching jobs in engineering institutes.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 05 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 06 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy | 16 April 2026 |
NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli |
| Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 122 |
| Job Location | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Central Government Job |
| Official Website | https://www.nitt.edu |
Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes faculty posts in multiple engineering and science departments.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Grade – I) Pay Level 12 in 7th CPC Advt. No- NITT/R/F/L12/2026/01 | 19 |
| Associate Professor Pay Level 13A2 in 7th CPC Advt. No– NITT/R/F/L13A2/2026/02 | 15 |
| Professor Pay Level 14A in 7th CPC Advt. No- NITT/R/F/L14A/2026/03 | 2 |
| Assistant Professor (Grade – II) Pay Level 10 in 7th CPC Advt. No- NITT/R/F/L10/2026/01 | 86 |
| Total Posts | 122 |
Departments include engineering, science, and interdisciplinary areas depending on institute requirements.
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Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the faculty posts should have:
- Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline
- Strong academic background with research publications
- Teaching or research experience as per post requirements
For Assistant Professor (Level-10) positions, candidates typically require a Ph.D. with good academic record.
Age Limit
- Age limits depend on the post level and institute norms.
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per Government of India rules.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive salary as per 7th Pay Commission pay levels.
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Grade – I) | Level 12 |
| Assistant Professor (Grade – II) | Level 10 |
| Professor | Level 14A |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A2 |
Additional benefits include:
- HRA
- Medical facilities
- Research grants
- Academic allowances
Selection Process
The selection process may include:
- Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience
- Presentation / Seminar
- Interview by selection committee
Final selection will be based on academic achievements, research work, and interview performance.
How to Apply for NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website of NIT Trichy
- Go to the Recruitment / Careers section
- Open the Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification
- Register and fill the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the application before the last date
Required Documents
Applicants may need to upload:
- Educational certificates
- Ph.D. certificate
- Experience certificates
- Research publications list
- Photo and signature
Why This Recruitment Is Important
The NIT system in India is among the country’s top engineering education networks. NIT Tiruchirappalli is consistently ranked among the top engineering institutes in India, making these faculty positions highly prestigious.
| Details | Link |
| Notification | NITT/R/F/L10/2026/01 |
| Notifications | NITT/R/F/L12/2026/01, NITT/R/F/L13A2/2026/02 NITT/R/F/L14A/2026/03, |
| Website | More information of official website |

NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive by the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli to fill 122 faculty posts including Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor.
A total of 122 vacancies have been announced for various faculty posts across different departments.
The last date to submit the online application form is 04 April 2026.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline along with a strong academic record and research publications.
Candidates can apply online through the official NIT Trichy website by filling out the application form and submitting the required documents.
