SPA Vijayawada Faculty Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interview, Eligibility, Salary ₹70,000

Recruitment Overview

The School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, has released a notification for the engagement of faculty on a contract basis. This is a direct recruitment opportunity for candidates looking to join a prestigious architecture institution in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

The institute is inviting eligible candidates for a Walk-in-Interview for the post of Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture. This position is temporary, purely on a contract basis initially for six months (extendable), and offers a competitive consolidated remuneration.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational Qualification

• Essential:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (B.Arch) and Master's Degree in Architecture (M.Arch) with any specialization.
  • Must have First Class or equivalent in either Bachelors or Master's Degree.
  • Note: If class/division is not awarded, equivalence is a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.
• Desirable:
  • One (01) year experience in teaching/research or industry in a reputed organization.
  • Knowledge/Specialization in Building Information Modelling (BIM).
  • Papers presented at Conferences and/or in referred journals.

Age Limit

As per UGC/AICTE norms and Institute rules. Candidates must refer to the official notification for specific age criteria applicable to contract faculty positions.

Mandatory Requirements

• PowerPoint Presentation: Candidates may be required to make a PowerPoint Presentation on a topic of their interest (max 5 slides) during the interview.
• Foreign Degrees: Candidates with Foreign Universities' Degrees must produce an 'Equivalence Certificate' from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.

Selection Procedure

This recruitment is based on a Walk-in-Interview. There is no written examination.

1. Document Verification: Verification of original documents will take place on 10th February, 2026.
2. Interview: Candidates will be interviewed by the selection committee immediately after document verification.
3. Presentation: A brief PowerPoint presentation may be requested during the interview.

Application Fee

No Application Fee is mentioned in the notification for this recruitment. Candidates are required to submit the application form directly at the venue.

How to Apply (Walk-in-Procedure)

Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria must follow these steps:

1. Download Application Form: Visit the official website www.spav.ac.in and download the application form for "Engagement of Faculty on Contract."
2. Fill Application: Duly fill in the application form with accurate details.
3. Prepare Documents: Gather photocopies of all required documents (Qualification, Experience, ID Proof, etc.) and original documents for verification.
4. Attend Interview: Report to the venue on 10th February, 2026 between the specified timings for document verification and the interview.
5. Venue: School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, Sy No.4/4, ITI Road, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

Important Dates

Important Links Section

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Visit Official Website

Documents to Carry for Verification

Candidates must bring the following original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies:

• UG, PG, and Ph.D Degree Certificates & Marks Sheets.
• Experience Certificates.
• Details of papers presented at Conferences/referred journals.
• CoA Registration (if applicable).
• Identity proof issued by GoI (Aadhar/Voter ID/Passport).
• SSC/Date of Birth certificate.
• Passport size photograph.
• Equivalence Certificate (for Foreign Degrees).