NIT Jalandhar Recruitment 2026 :- The NIT Jalandhar Recruitment 2026 represents a major national-level opportunity for academic professionals to join an Institute of National Importance. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, has announced a significant faculty recruitment drive across multiple departments and academic levels. This NIT Jalandhar Recruitment 2026 initiative aims to fill a total of 101 posts for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor positions. The recruitment seeks individuals with exceptional academic credentials and a strong research orientation to contribute to the institute’s educational mission.
All 15 Departments (1 post each, except CSE & H&M with 0).
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1
3
1
8
15
GRAND TOTAL
9
9
30
10
43
101
Notes on Reservation:
PwBD Reservation: 9 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability.
Candidates from ST and PwBD categories can apply for any post, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria.
Important: The total number of posts is subject to change. The institute is treated as a single unit for reservation purposes as per the Central Educational Institutions Act, 2019.
A PhD in the relevant discipline is mandatory for all positions. First division/class (or 60%/6.5 CGPA) is required in all preceding degrees (UG & PG). One degree (UG/PG/PhD) must be from a CFTI, Central/State University, or a Top-100 NIRF ranked institution.
Application Fee
₹2000 for General/OBC; ₹1000 for SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/Women; ₹5000 (or USD equivalent) for Overseas candidates. Fee is non-refundable.
Specialization
Candidates must have expertise in the specific “Areas of Specialization” listed for each department in Annexure-I of the notification (e.g., AI, VLSI, Biotechnology, etc.).
NIT Jalandhar Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Stage
Description
1. Application Scrutiny
Initial screening based on eligibility, qualifications, and uploaded documents.
2. Shortlisting for Presentation
Departments may set shortlisting criteria higher than the minimum to limit candidates. Not all eligible candidates will be called.
3. Departmental Presentation
Shortlisted candidates must give a presentation. No TA/DA is provided. Performance here determines if one proceeds to the interview.
4. Selection Committee Interview
Only candidates successful in the presentation are called for a final interview.
5. Final Selection
Based on interview performance and verification of original documents. The Institute’s decision is final.
How to Apply ?
1. Apply only online via the institute website www.nitj.ac.in. 2. The application link will be active from 22.01.2026. 3. Pay the fee online (debit/credit card/net banking). 4. Upload all required documents (certificates, photo, etc.). 5. No hard copies to be sent.
Q1: I did my PhD from NIT Jalandhar. Can I apply for these faculty posts? A1: No. As per the notification for NIT Jalandhar Recruitment 2026, candidates who obtained their PhD from NIT Jalandhar are not eligible to apply for a period of 3 years from the date of awarding the degree. This is to avoid academic inbreeding.
Q2: What is the Credit Point System mentioned in the notification? A2: The selection involves a Credit Point System for evaluating academic and research performance. The detailed criteria and scoring are given in Annexure-II & IIa of the official notification (referencing Gazette of India No. 651 dated July 24, 2017). You must download and review these annexures from the application portal.
Q3: I am currently working abroad. Can I give the interview online? A3: Yes. Candidates studying or serving abroad may be allowed to appear for the presentation and interview via audio-video link. You must send a formal request to the provided institute email IDs (dfw@nitj.ac.in and recruitmentfaculty2026@nitj.ac.in) with all communication details if invited.
Q4: Are there different application fees for different categories? A4: Yes. The NIT Jalandhar Recruitment 2026 has a tiered fee structure: ₹2000 for General/OBC, ₹1000 for SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/Women candidates, and ₹5000 (or USD equivalent) for Overseas candidates. The fee must be paid online for each application submitted.
Q5: If I want to apply for two different posts in two departments, what should I do? A5: You must submit separate online applications and pay the fee for each post. Even if applying for two different levels (e.g., Asst. Prof. L-10 and L-12) within the same department, two separate applications with separate fees are required.
