📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
1. Recruitment Overview
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Professor post on a regular basis. This is an excellent opportunity for seasoned academic professionals in the field of Food Science and Technology to join one of India's premier institutes. The recruitment is based on Direct Recruitment through screening and interview, following UGC Regulations 2018.
Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment (Merit-based screening followed by Interview).
2. Key Highlights
| Organization Name | National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Application Start Date | 09-02-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10-03-2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.niftem.ac.in |
3. Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Scale / Salary | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1 | Rs. 1,44,200 – Rs. 2,18,200 per month (Academic Pay Level-14 as per 7th CPC) |
Not specified in text (Refer to official notification) |
4. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- PhD Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Processing, Process and Food Engineering, Food Science & Technology, or Basic Science relevant to Food Science & Technology.
- Master's Degree: First Class (60% and above) in the relevant degree.
Experience Requirements
Candidates must meet either of the following criteria:
- Academic Route (A):
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in University/College (as Asst. Prof./Assoc. Prof./Prof.) OR research experience at an equivalent level.
- Published work with a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
- Total research score of 120 (as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations).
- Evidence of successfully guiding doctoral candidates.
- Professional Route (B):
- An outstanding professional with a PhD from academic institutions/industry (not covered in Route A).
- Significant contribution to knowledge in the relevant discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience.
Age Limit
The text states: "Please refer to the official notification for age limit details."
Age Relaxation
Standard government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD likely apply, but specific percentages are not detailed in the extracted text.
5. Selection Process
Since this is a faculty recruitment, there is no written competitive exam. The selection process involves:
- Screening: Based on UGC Regulation-2018 Academic Score for short-listing of candidates.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
6. Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| SC | ₹ 500/- (Non-refundable) |
| PwD and Female (Note: Text lists SC and then PwD/Female. It implies PwD/Female are exempted, but this should be verified against the official PDF.) | Not required (Likely Exempted) |
7. How to Apply
- Visit the official NIFTEM website or click the Apply Online link in the Important Links section.
- Register and log in to the application portal.
- Fill out the application form carefully with accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload the required documents (Photograph, Signature, Certificates) in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Review all details before final submission.
- Submit the application on or before 10-03-2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
8. Important Dates
- Starting Date for Apply Online: 09-02-2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 10-03-2026
- Interview Date: To be notified later
9. Important Links
- Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online Link (Link placeholder based on text)
- Official Website: https://www.niftem.ac.in