Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade I, and Assistant Professor Grade II

levels of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade I, and Assistant Professor Grade II, across 15 Departments. The Institute, an Institution of National Importance functioning under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, invites online applications from Indian citizens and OCI Card holders for a total of 34 vacancies. Interested candidates can apply online on or before 30 November 2026. Full eligibility, pay, and application details are given below. Date Posted: 16th October 2026 Institution Name: National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal) Advertisement/Notification No.: F. No. NITW/FR-2/2026, Dated 15.10.2026 Institution Profile: National Institute of Technology Warangal , formerly known as Regional Engineering College, was established in 1959. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone for this institute on October 10, 1959, the first in the chain of 31 NITs (formerly known as RECs) in the country . The Institute is well known for its dedicated faculty , staff and the state-of-the art infrastructure conducive to a healthy academic environment. The Institute is constantly striving to achieve higher levels of technical excellence. Evolving a socially relevant and yet internationally acceptable curriculum, implementing innovative and effective teaching methodologies and focusing on the wholesome development of the students are our concerns. Thanks to UNESCO and UK assistance in the past, many developmental activities were undertaken. The World Bank Assistance under Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) had been a timely help in the overall development of the Institute. Post Name/Designation: The Institute is hiring for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade I, and Assistant Professor Grade II across the following departments — Department Professor (PL-14A) Associate Professor (PL-13A2) Asst. Prof. Gr-I (PL-12) Asst. Prof. Gr-II (PL-10) Total Biotechnology (BT) 0 0 0 1 1 Civil Engineering (CE) 1 1 0 2 4 Chemical Engineering (CH) 0 1 0 0 1 Computer Science and Engineering (CS) 0 0 2 3 5 Chemistry (CY) 0 0 0 0 0 Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC) 0 0 0 2 2 Electrical Engineering (EE) 0 0 0 2 2 Humanities and Social Sciences (HS) 0 0 0 0 0 Mathematics (MA) 0 0 1 2 3 Mechanical Engineering (ME) 0 0 0 4 4 Metallurgical & Materials Engineering (MM) 0 0 0 0 0 Management Studies (MS) 0 0 1 3 4 Physics (PH) 0 0 0 1 1 Computational and Data Science (CD) 0 1 2 3 6 Education (ED) 0 0 0 1 1 Total 1 3 6 24 34 Note: There are no vacancies in the Departments of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Chemistry, and Humanities and Social Sciences; no applications are solicited for these departments, except from candidates already serving at NIT Warangal. Total Vacancies: 34 — overall total; category-wise break-up given below. Category-wise Vacancy Break-up: Category No. of Posts UR 16 OBC 5 SC 4 (includes 1+1 Backlog) ST 6 (includes 1+1 Backlog, plus 4 Backlog under Asst. Prof. Gr-II) EWS 3 Total 34 Note: PwD reservation is applicable as per extant Government of India Orders. Required Educational Qualifications for Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor: The essential academic qualification for all levels is a Ph.D. in the respective discipline, with First Class in the preceding degrees. Candidates with a Ph.D. directly after BE/B.Tech. are also eligible, provided they obtained First Class at the Bachelor’s level. Department-specific preceding degree requirements (BE/B.Tech and ME/M.Tech or equivalent) apply for each of the 15 departments — for example: Computer Science and Engineering: BE/B.Tech (CSE/AI & Data Science); ME/M.Tech or equivalent (CSE/Computer Science and Information Security/AI/Software Engineering/Quantum Technology) Mechanical Engineering: BE/B.Tech (Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing/Industrial/Automobile/Aerospace Engineering); ME/M.Tech or equivalent in allied specializations Mathematics: BS/B.Sc.; MSc or equivalent (Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Computer Science/Mathematics & Scientific Computing/Statistics/Operations Research) Detailed department-wise qualifications and specializations for all 15 departments are given in the official notification Age Limit: Post Upper Age Limit Assistant Professor Grade II (PL-10) 35 years Assistant Professor Grade I (PL-12) 40 years Associate Professor (PL-13A2) 45 years Professor (PL-14A) 50 years In exceptional cases, for candidates with a high value of sponsored R&D grants, publication record, or Ph.D. guidance, age can be relaxed up to a maximum of 60 years for fresh recruits. Age relaxation as per Government of India orders will also apply. Candidate Profile: The Institute is looking for candidates who Are Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) Card holders Possess an excellent academic record, aptitude, commitment to quality teaching and research, and a propensity towards institutional development Meet the inbreeding policy: candidates who obtained a Ph.D. from NIT Warangal can apply only after at least 3 years of post-Ph.D. experience (not applicable to those already serving as faculty, regular or on contract, at NIT Warangal) Required Experience: As per Schedule ‘E’ of the Statutes of NITs, read with subsequent Gazette Notifications and MoE clarifications. The cumulative essential credit point requirement is the minimum eligibility for scrutiny; merely satisfying the criteria does not ensure shortlisting or appointment. Pay Scale/Pay Level: Post Pay Level Professor 14A Associate Professor 13A2 Assistant Professor Grade I 12 Assistant Professor Grade II 10 Faculty members are also entitled to Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, residential accommodation/HRA, Children Education Allowance reimbursement, medical expense reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession, National Pension Scheme, a Cumulative Professional Development Allowance of Rs. 3 lakh, and an initial research seed grant of Rs. 5 lakh for newly recruited faculty. Application Fee: Category Fee UR/OBC-NCL/EWS Rs. 2,000/- SC/ST/PwD Rs. 1,000/- Indian citizens applying from abroad (all categories) $50 Payment Mode Online (Fee is non-refundable and applies per post applied for. Separate applications must be submitted for each post.) Selection Process: Candidates will be selected through the following stages Scrutiny of all online applications received till the last date Shortlisting based on higher criteria than the cumulative essential credit points, which may include a written test Further shortlisting through presentation of a teaching & research seminar, where adopted Personal interview before the duly constituted Selection Committee Job Location: Warangal, Telangana Important Dates: Activity Date Notification Date 15 October 2026 Application Start Date 15 October 2026 Last Date to Apply Online 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST Walk-in/Interview Date Not Applicable – Interview schedules will be made available on the Institute’s recruitment portal for shortlisted candidates Apply Mode: Online Application Link How to Apply for this Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor Position? Candidates need to apply online through the NIT Warangal recruitment portal, upload all required documents and credentials, and pay the applicable non-refundable application fee for each post applied for. Applications received through any mode other than online, such as post or email, will be summarily rejected. Application Procedure: Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply for this post Visit the online recruitment portal at https://recruit.nitw.ac.in/ Register and fill in the application form with complete and correct information (can be completed in multiple sessions) Upload documentary evidence in support of credentials and claimed credit points Upload research and teaching statements, as applicable Pay the non-refundable application fee online, as per category Submit a separate application for each post, if applying for more than one position Documents Required: Candidates should keep the following documents ready Age proof (Matriculation/10th Standard certificate indicating date of birth) Higher Secondary/Class XII (or equivalent) board mark sheet Degree certificates and mark sheets for all preceding UG and PG qualifications Ph.D. degree or Provisional Certificate/Notification of Ph.D. award Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD), in the prescribed Government of India format, where applicable Disability/Medical certificate issued by the competent medical authority, if applicable Photo Identity Card issued by a Government agency or the last attended Institution/University Experience certificate(s) clearly indicating duration, Pay Level/Grade Pay, Basic Pay, and nature of duties Research statement and teaching statement Any other relevant supporting documents Important Links: Link Type Details Official Notification NIT Warangal Govt Job Recruitment Notification Institution Official Website www.nitw.ac.in Application Link https://recruit.nitw.ac.in/ Institution address: National Institute of Technology Warangal, Warangal – 506004, Telangana, India. Benefits of Joining NIT Warangal: Regular Central Government faculty position at an Institution of National Importance Residential campus accommodation, subject to availability, or House Rent Allowance Reimbursement of medical expenses, including cashless treatment at specialized hospitals in Warangal and Hyderabad Cumulative Professional Development Allowance of Rs. 3 lakh and an initial research seed grant of Rs. 5 lakh for new faculty National Pension Scheme coverage and other Central Government employee benefits, including Children Education Allowance and Leave Travel Concession Frequently Asked Questions for Govt Job Recruitment How many vacancies are there in this recruitment? There are 34 vacancies in total, across Professor (1), Associate Professor (3), Assistant Professor Grade I (6), and Assistant Professor Grade II (24). What is the last date to apply online? 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST. What is the application fee? Rs. 2,000 for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates, Rs. 1,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates, and $50 for Indian citizens applying from abroad. Is there any age relaxation mentioned? Yes, the upper age limit varies by post (35 to 50 years), with relaxation up to 60 years for fresh recruits in exceptional cases, and further relaxation as per Government of India orders. What is the selection process? Scrutiny and shortlisting based on credit points/written test, possibly a teaching & research seminar, followed by a personal interview before the Selection Committee. Can I apply through post or email? No, only online applications submitted through the recruitment portal will be accepted; applications sent by post or email will be summarily rejected. Is there a fee refund policy? No, the application processing fee is non-refundable. Can candidates who did their Ph.D. from NIT Warangal apply? Yes, but only after completing at least 3 years of post-Ph.D. experience, unless they are already serving as faculty (regular or on contract) at NIT Warangal. Will I be reimbursed for travel to attend the interview? Yes, III-Tier AC fare will be paid for attending the interview, as per rules. Can I apply for more than one post? Yes, but a separate application and application fee must be submitted for each post applied for. This is a significant opportunity for qualified academicians to join NIT Warangal, an Institution of National Importance, across Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor positions in 15 departments. With a competitive Central Government pay structure, research support, and long-term career growth, eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online before 30 November 2026 and complete the formalities on time.