National Institute of Technology Surathkal (NITK), Surathkal has announced the latest Faculty Recruitment 2026 for posts of Assistant Professor (Grade II & I), Associate Professor, and Professor in various departments. Published on 04 May 2026 at the official website https://www.nitk.ac.in, this recruitment drive offers approximately 84 faculty positions across multiple disciplines. Applicants within the prescribed age range and possessing the required educational qualifications (First Class UG & PG in relevant discipline with PhD in specified specialization) can apply online from 04 May 2026 to 02 June 2026. Complete details about NIT Karnataka Faculty Recruitment 2026, including eligibility, application process, and official notification PDF, are available through the direct links below.
NIT Surathkal Faculty Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, an Institute of National Importance under the NITSER Act, has invited online applications from eligible Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders for faculty posts in various departments. The recruitment aims to fill regular and backlog vacancies for Assistant Professor (Grade II & Grade I), Associate Professor and Professor.
NIT Surathkal Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
NIT Karnataka Faculty Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
NIT Karnataka Faculty Vacancy 2026
NITK Surathkal has notified tentative faculty vacancies at different levels, mainly for Assistant Professor–Grade II & Grade I, with limited posts for Associate Professor and Professor.
Assistant Professor Vacancies (82 Posts)
Assistant Professor Backlog Vacancies (37 Posts)
Associate Professor & Professor Vacancies
NIT Karnataka Faculty Eligibility Criteria 2026
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Nationality: Applications are invited from qualified Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders.
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NITK strives to maintain pan-India character and gender balance; women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Educational Qualification & Experience (General)
Candidates must have secured First Class in both UG and PG degrees; if Class is not specified, 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CGPA (on 10-point scale) will be treated as First Class.
Department-wise Essential Qualifications (Illustrative)
(Full list of department-wise qualifications & specializations is given in the official advertisement.)
NIT Karnataka Faculty Age Limit & Experience 2026
The notification does not prescribe a single uniform upper age limit; fresh appointments beyond 60 years are encouraged only for distinguished candidates with impactful industry-oriented R&D careers and externally funded projects.
NIT Karnataka Faculty Application Fee 2026
NIT Karnataka Faculty Pay Scale, Benefits & Facilities
NIT Karnataka Faculty Selection Process 2026
SC/ST/PwD candidates called for interview will be reimbursed travel expenses for onward and return journey by shortest route in India, as per GoI norms, on production of tickets and required proofs.
How to Apply for NIT Karnataka Faculty Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of NITK Surathkal and click on the faculty recruitment link available on the homepage (recruitment portal).
- Register on the recruitment portal with a valid email ID and mobile number, then log in to access the online application form.
- Fill in all required personal, academic, and experience details carefully; ensure eligibility as per department and post applied for.
- Upload all relevant documents: identity proof, proof of date of birth, academic mark sheets and degree certificates (UG, PG, PhD), category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD), experience certificates and salary slips, publications list (SCOPUS/Web of Science), proof of projects, patents, PhD guidance, administrative roles, outreach, awards, etc.
- Pay the non-refundable application processing fee (as per category) via NEFT/RTGS/online transfer to the specified NITK bank account and upload proof of payment in PDF format.
- Download, hand-fill and sign the mandatory “Attestation Form” (Annexure II), then upload the scanned copy in the portal.
- Candidates in Government/Quasi Govt/Universities/PSUs must upload No Objection Certificate or Self Declaration (Annexure I) and provide Vigilance Clearance Certificate at the time of interview.
- Verify all details and documents in the online form and then click on “Submit” to complete the application process.
- After successful submission, download and save the PDF of the completed application form for future reference.
- At the time of interview, candidates must produce the printed application form, original Attestation Form, and all original supporting documents along with self-attested copies.
NIT Karnataka Faculty Application Form
Eligible candidates who meet the required educational qualifications, experience and specialization criteria can apply online for NITK Faculty Recruitment 2026 through the Institute’s recruitment portal up to the last date.
The online application form must be completed carefully in all respects, all supporting documents must be uploaded, application fee must be paid, and the final submission confirmed to generate the downloadable PDF copy of the form.
Application Mode: Online only through the NITK faculty recruitment portal linked at https://www.nitk.ac.in
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates must read the detailed instructions and recruitment policies carefully before filling the online application form and ensure that they satisfy all eligibility criteria.
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD is applicable as per Government of India norms; OBC-NCL/EWS certificates must be issued on or after 01.04.2026 in prescribed format.
- Persons with Disabilities with at least 40% permanent disability must upload prescribed disability/medical certificate issued by competent authorities.
- Incomplete applications or those without requisite documents, payment proof, or Attestation Form will be rejected and will not be processed further.
- Applications of non-shortlisted and non-selected candidates will be retained by the Institute for six months after the publication of the selection list.
- Any canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification from the recruitment process.
- All communication regarding the recruitment will be made only through the email ID [email protected]; queries to other email IDs will not be entertained.
- All original documents and valid photo identity proof must be produced at the time of interview.
- Requests for information about the ongoing recruitment will be handled strictly under the RTI Act; confidential details will not be disclosed until the process is completed.
