Faculty Positions (Assistant Professor Grade II/I, Associate Professor, Professor) at National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal

NITK seeks to recruit faculty members among Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders from all over the world possessing excellent and relevant academic credentials. They are expected to contribute to the Institute’s growth through world-class teaching, research, innovation and outreach activities.

Ref. No.: 5210-Advt./Faculty-NITK-Estt./2026/B1
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Institution Profile: National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, located in Mangalore, is an Institute of National Importance, ranking among India’s top 17 engineering institutes (NIRF-2025). Mangalore is the headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district, well connected by road, rail, air and sea.

Job Title:

• Assistant Professor – Grade II
• Assistant Professor – Grade I
• Associate Professor
• Professor

Total number of vacancies: 84

• Assistant Professor Vacancies: 82
• Associate Professor Vacancies: 1
• Professor Vacancies: 1

Vacancy available in the Departments:

1. Chemical Engineering
2. Chemistry
3. Civil Engineering
4. Computer Science and Engineering
5. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
6. Electronics and Communication Engineering
7. Information Technology
8. Mathematical and Computational Sciences
9. Mechanical Engineering
10. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
11. Mining Engineering
12. Physics
13. Humanities, Social Sciences and Management
14. Water Resources and Ocean Engineering

Areas of Specialization

Chemical Engineering: Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Metabolic Engineering, Computational Biology, Semiconductor Processing, Green Hydrogen, AI Applications in Bioprocesses, Quantum Computing Applications in Chemical Engineering

Chemistry: Computational Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Materials Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, Organometallics

Civil Engineering: AI/ML in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Transportation Planning, Geoinformatics, Structural Health Monitoring, Earthquake Engineering

Essential Qualification:

• Relevant UG degree in the concerned discipline from recognized institutions.
• Relevant PG qualification in the appropriate specialization.
• PhD in the desired area of specialization.
• Candidates should possess First Class in UG and PG degrees.

Experience Details: Relevant teaching/research/industry experience required, depending on the post.

Reservation Details: Reservation applicable for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD categories as per Government of India norms. PwD reservation available for 2 vacancies. Women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Salary Details:

• Assistant Professor Grade II: Pay Level 10
• Assistant Professor Grade I: Pay Level 12
• Associate Professor: Pay Level 13A2
• Professor: Pay Level 14A

Benefits and Perks: Professional Development Allowance of ₹3 Lakhs for every block period of 3 years, Research Seed Grant up to ₹5 Lakhs, etc.

Application Fee: General/OBC/EWS: ₹2,500; SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,250

Selection Process: Application Screening, Teaching Presentation, Research Presentation, Personal Interview

Important Dates:

• Opening Date: 04 May 2026
• Last Date: 02 June 2026 (11:59 PM IST)

How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the official recruitment portal on the NITK website. Online Application Portal. Candidates applying for multiple departments or pay levels must submit separate applications. View Official Notification: https://www.nitk.ac.in/faculty-recruitment-2026