NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 122 Posts
Brief Information: National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli has released the latest notification for the recruitment of Faculty Positions (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor) across various departments. There are a total of 122 teaching vacancies. Eligible and interested candidates with a Ph.D. degree can apply online. Read the full notification before applying.
Important Dates
- Application Begin : 06 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online : 06 April 2026
- Receipt of Hard Copy Last Date : 06 April 2026
- Interview Date : Notified Later
Application Fee
- UR / OBC / EWS : ₹ 0/-
- SC / ST / PwD : ₹ 0/- (Nil)
- Women Candidates : ₹ 0/- (Nil)
- Payment Mode : Online / SBI Collect
NIT Trichy Faculty Age Limit 2026
- ✔ For Assistant Professor: Usually Preferred below 35 Years.
- ✔ For Associate Professor/Professor: Age should be as per NIT Statutes.
- ✔ Fresh / Fresh Ph.D. candidates are highly encouraged to apply for Grade-II.
- ✔ Age Relaxation Extra as per Govt of India / NIT Rules.
NIT Trichy Faculty Vacancy Details 2026 (Total: 122 Posts)
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Grade-II) | Level-10 | 50 |
| Assistant Professor (Grade-II) | Level-11 | 30 |
| Assistant Professor (Grade-I) | Level-12 | 20 |
| Associate Professor | Level-13A2 | 15 |
| Professor | Level-14A | 07 |
| Total Vacancy | 122 Posts | |
Education & Eligibility Criteria
- 🎓 Ph.D. Degree is mandatory for all the applied posts.
- 🎓 First class in preceding degrees (B.Tech/B.E. or M.Tech/M.E. or B.Sc/M.Sc).
- 🎓 Valid Post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience is required for Level-11, Level-12, and higher posts.
- 🎓 Credit Points: Candidates must fulfill the required cumulative essential credit points as per NIT statues.
- 📌 Please check the official detailed notification for department-wise specialization.
NIT Trichy Faculty Selection Process 2026
- 👉 Shortlisting: Based on Ph.D., Academic Record, Experience, and Credit Points.
- 👉 Presentation / Seminar: Shortlisted candidates may be called for a department-level presentation.
- 👉 Personal Interview: Final selection will be based entirely on performance in the Personal Interview.
- 👉 Document Verification: Verification of all original certificates and NOC (if employed).
NIT Trichy Faculty Salary / Pay Scale 2026
- 💰 Assistant Professor (Grade-II): Pay Level-10 (Basic ₹ 70,900/-).
- 💰 Assistant Professor (Grade-II): Pay Level-11 (Basic ₹ 73,100/-).
- 💰 Assistant Professor (Grade-I): Pay Level-12 (Basic ₹ 1,01,500/-).
- 💰 Associate Professor: Pay Level-13A2 (Basic ₹ 1,39,600/-).
- 💰 Professor: Pay Level-14A (Basic ₹ 1,59,100/-).
- 📌 Plus Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA, TA, and other benefits as per Central Govt/NIT rules.
Important Links
| Useful Direct Links | |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Join Our Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | NITT Official |
People Also Ask (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in NIT Trichy Faculty Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 122 teaching vacancies for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor posts.
Q2. Is Ph.D. mandatory for NIT Trichy Faculty Jobs?
Yes, a Ph.D. degree with a first-class in the preceding degrees is strictly mandatory to apply for any faculty position in NIT Trichy.
Q3. What is the application fee for NIT Trichy Recruitment?
The application fee is ₹1000/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwD, and Women candidates are exempted from the fee (₹0/-).
Q4. What is the salary of an Assistant Professor in NIT Trichy?
An entry-level Assistant Professor (Grade-II) is placed in Pay Level-10 with a starting basic pay of ₹70,900/- per month, plus DA, HRA, and TA.
Q5. What is the selection process for Faculty in NITs?
The selection process includes the shortlisting of applications based on credit points and experience, followed by a Departmental Presentation and a Final Personal Interview.
