Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 at NIT Calicut, Kozhikode – Department of Education
NIT Calicut invites online applications for Assistant Professor Grade II (On Contract) and Assistant Professor Grade I positions in the Department of Education. Candidates with M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Education can apply online before 15 June 2026.
Date Posted: 08 June 2026
Organization: National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut)
About the Institute
National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) is one of India’s premier Institutions of National Importance established under the National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007. Originally founded as a Regional Engineering College (REC) in 1961, the institute was upgraded to NIT status in 2002. NIT Calicut is fully funded by the Government of India and offers high-quality education and research opportunities in Engineering, Science, Technology, Management, and interdisciplinary fields.
Employment Type
- Assistant Professor Grade II (On Contract)
- Assistant Professor Grade I
Department
Department of Education
Job Positions
Assistant Professor Grade II (On Contract)
- Pay Level 10
- No prior experience required
Assistant Professor Grade I
- Pay Level 12
- Experience required as per NIT norms
Essential Qualifications
Candidates must possess:
- Ph.D. in Education
- M.Ed. Degree
- Consistently good academic record
Eligible UG/PG Backgrounds
Sciences
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Botany
- Zoology
- Life Sciences
- Biosciences
- Allied Science Disciplines
Mathematics
- Mathematics and related disciplines
Social Sciences
- History
- Geography
- Political Science
- Economics
- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Allied Social Science Subjects
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
Commerce
- Commerce and allied disciplines
Experience Requirements
Assistant Professor Grade II (On Contract)
- No experience required
Assistant Professor Grade I
Candidates should possess either:
- Minimum 3 years of experience after Ph.D.
OR
- Minimum 6 years of total teaching and research experience in:
- Academic institutions
- R&D laboratories
- Relevant industries
Additionally:
- Minimum 20 cumulative essential credit points as prescribed by NIT recruitment norms
Salary Details
Assistant Professor Grade II (On Contract)
- Pay Level 10
- Salary as per 7th CPC norms applicable to NITs
Assistant Professor Grade I
- Pay Level 12
- Salary as per 7th CPC norms applicable to NITs
Application Mode
Online Application
Application Fee
General / OBC-NCL / EWS
- Registration Fee: ₹500
- Processing Fee: ₹2,000
SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates
- Registration Fee: ₹500
- Processing Fee: Nil
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date of Online Application Portal | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 15 June 2026, 5:00 PM |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should submit their applications through the Faculty Recruitment Portal of NIT Calicut.
Application Process
- Register on the recruitment portal.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload:
- Educational certificates
- Ph.D. certificate
- Experience certificates
- Credit point evidence
- Supporting documents
- Pay the prescribed application fee.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Separate applications and fees are required for each post applied for.
Apply Online
NIT Calicut Faculty Recruitment Portal
Official Website
National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut)
Official Email
Organization Address
National Institute of Technology Calicut
NIT Campus P.O.
Calicut (Kozhikode) – 673601
Kerala, India