CIPET Lucknow Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Professor and Placement Consultant posts in Chemical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Maths, English and Applied Physics. Apply online by October 1, 2026.

Date Posted: 18th September 2026

Organization: Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Lucknow

Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has announced recruitment for Assistant Professor and Placement Consultant positions on a contractual basis.

The vacancies are available in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, English and Applied Physics, along with a Placement Consultant position.

Eligible candidates with the required academic qualifications and relevant professional experience can apply through the prescribed online application process. Assistant Professor positions carry a monthly remuneration ranging from ₹35,000 to ₹40,000, while the Placement Consultant will receive ₹40,000 per month on a consolidated basis.

Vacancy Details

Note: The provided notification does not specify the number of vacancies against each post.

Assistant Professor Recruitment

CIPET Lucknow is inviting applications for Assistant Professor positions in the following disciplines:

• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• English
• Applied Physics

The eligibility requirements vary depending on whether the position is in an engineering discipline or in Mathematics, English and Applied Physics.

Educational Qualification – Chemical Engineering

Candidates applying for Assistant Professor – Chemical Engineering should possess:

Option 1

• Full-time First Class B.E./B.Tech. in the relevant discipline from a recognized university, and
• Full-time M.E./M.Tech. in the relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant discipline.

OR

• Full-time First Class B.E./B.Tech. in the relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Full-time M.E./M.Tech. in the relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.

Educational Qualification – Mechanical Engineering

Candidates applying for Assistant Professor – Mechanical Engineering should possess:

Option 1

• Full-time First Class B.E./B.Tech. in the relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Full-time M.E./M.Tech. in the relevant discipline.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant discipline.

OR

• Full-time First Class B.E./B.Tech. in the relevant discipline.
• Full-time M.E./M.Tech. in the relevant discipline.
• Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.

Educational Qualification – Computer Science

Candidates applying for Assistant Professor – Computer Science should possess:

Option 1

• Full-time First Class B.E./B.Tech. in the relevant discipline.
• Full-time M.E./M.Tech. in the relevant discipline.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant discipline.

OR

• Full-time First Class B.E./B.Tech. in the relevant discipline.
• Full-time M.E./M.Tech. in the relevant discipline.
• Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.

Educational Qualification – Mathematics

Candidates applying for Assistant Professor – Mathematics should possess:

• Full-time Master’s Degree with a good academic record.
• First Class or equivalent GPA in the relevant discipline from an Indian university.
• Candidates should have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC, CSIR or a similar test accredited by UGC.

NET Exemption

Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. in accordance with applicable UGC Regulations are exempted from the minimum eligibility requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment to Assistant Professor or equivalent positions, as specified in the notification.

Educational Qualification – English

Candidates applying for Assistant Professor – English should possess:

• Full-time Master’s Degree with a good academic record.
• First Class or equivalent GPA in the relevant discipline from an Indian university.
• Qualified NET conducted by UGC, CSIR or a similar test accredited by UGC.

Candidates holding a Ph.D. awarded in accordance with applicable UGC Regulations are exempted from the minimum NET/SLET/SET requirement as specified in the recruitment notification.

Educational Qualification – Applied Physics

Candidates applying for Assistant Professor – Applied Physics should possess:

• Full-time Master’s Degree with a good academic record.
• First Class or equivalent GPA in the relevant discipline from an Indian university.
• Qualified NET conducted by UGC, CSIR or a similar test accredited by UGC.

Candidates awarded a Ph.D. in accordance with applicable UGC Regulations are exempted from the minimum NET/SLET/SET requirement, as stated in the notification.

Placement Consultant Recruitment 2026

CIPET Lucknow is also recruiting a Placement Consultant on a contractual basis.

Educational Qualification & Experience

Candidates should meet either of the following requirements:

Option 1:

• Full-time Graduate in any discipline, and
• 4 years of experience in the relevant area.

OR

Option 2:

• M.B.A. (HRM/PM), and
• 2 years of experience in the relevant area.

Candidates should have relevant professional experience related to placement activities or the applicable area of work.

Salary / Remuneration

The remuneration is as specified in the recruitment notification.

Employment Type

The positions are offered on a contractual basis.

The appointment will be subject to the applicable terms and conditions of CIPET and the requirements of the concerned institute.

Selection Process

The provided recruitment details do not specify the complete selection procedure.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for information regarding:

• Screening/shortlisting
• Interview
• Document verification
• Selection criteria
• Other recruitment formalities

How to Apply

Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications online.

Application Steps

1. Visit the official CIPET website.
2. Read the recruitment notification carefully.
3. Check the eligibility requirements for the post and discipline concerned.
4. Prepare the required educational, experience and other documents.
5. Access the prescribed online application portal.
6. Complete the application form with accurate information.
7. Upload the required documents, if applicable.
8. Submit the application before the closing date.
9. Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Online Application Portal

Candidates may submit their application through the following prescribed portal:

CIPET IPT Lucknow Online Application Portal

Important Dates

Candidates should complete the online application before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Important Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying:

• Updated Resume/CV
• Educational qualification certificates
• Degree certificates
• Marksheets
• Experience certificates
• NET certificate, wherever applicable
• Ph.D. certificate, wherever applicable
• Identity proof
• Recent photograph
• Other documents specified in the official notification

Job Location

CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology (IPT)
Lucknow – 226008
Uttar Pradesh, India