NIT Agartala Recruitment 2026: 32 Professor & Associate Professor - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

NIT Agartala Recruitment 2026: Professor & Associate Professor - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

NIT Agartala Recruitment 2026: Overview

The National Institute of Technology Agartala (NIT Agartala) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 32 Teaching Faculty posts. This recruitment drive is specifically for the positions of Professor & Associate Professor. It presents a prestigious opportunity for candidates holding a Ph.D. and extensive teaching/research experience to secure a stable, well-paid government job in the education sector of Tripura.

Recruitment Type: This is Direct Recruitment based on merit, research presentation, and interview. It is not a competitive written examination.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details (2026)

The total of 32 posts is distributed among the following categories:

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational Qualification & Experience

All candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree in the relevant/Allied/Interdisciplinary area. The qualification must be compliant with the First Statutes of NIT (Amendment Statutes, 2023) and specifically Schedule E.

• Associate Professor: Ph.D. mandatory + Minimum 6 years of teaching/research experience + Minimum 60 research publications.
• Professor: Ph.D. mandatory + Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience + Minimum 60 research publications.
• Department Specialization: Applications are invited for specific areas of specialization within various departments (candidates must check the detailed notification for department-specific requirements).
• Credit Point System: Eligibility is determined based on the credit point system as per NIT Statutes.

Age Limit & Relaxation

• Age as on: The notification does not specify a cut-off date for age calculation. Candidates must refer to the official PDF for specific dates regarding age limits.
• Relaxation: Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per Government of India (GoI) and University Grants Commission (UGC) norms.

Mandatory Requirements

• Credit point requirements as per NIT Amendment Statutes 2023.
• Department-specific areas of specialization required.

Selection Process (Merit-Based)

Since this is a faculty recruitment, there is no preliminary or main written exam. The selection is a rigorous evaluation process based on merit and performance.

1. Initial Scrutiny: Verification of minimum eligibility criteria (Ph.D., Experience, Credit Points).
2. Higher Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on higher criteria (Research publications, Impact factor, Experience).
3. Research Presentation: Shortlisted candidates must present their research work before the Selection Committee.
4. Interview: Personal interview by the Selection Committee.
5. Written Test: Possibly a written test in some specific departments (if decided by the committee).

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit Official Website: Go to https://nita.ac.in or use the "Apply Online" link in the Important Links section.
2. Read Notification: Download and carefully read the official notification (Advt. No. MO_23-02-2026) to ensure eligibility.
3. Register/Login: Create a new account or login to the recruitment portal.
4. Fill Application Form: Enter accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and relevant certificates (Ph.D., Experience, Category) in the prescribed format.
6. Pay Fee: Pay the applicable application fee (Rs. 2000/- for Gen/OBC, Rs. 1000/- for SC/ST) via online mode.
7. Submit & Print: Submit the form before 31 March 2026. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records and for sending the hard copy if required.

Important Dates

• Opening date of Online portal: 01 March 2026
• Last date of submission of online application: 31 March 2026
• Last date of receipt of printed copy: 31 March 2026

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online Link (NIT Agartala Portal)
• Official Website