Adjunct Faculty Recruitment at NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana

NIT Kurukshetra invites applications for Adjunct Faculty positions across Engineering, Science, Management, Architecture, AI, Data Science, and emerging technology disciplines. Apply before 20 July 2026.

Date Posted: 29 June 2026

Organization: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra

Organization Profile

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra is a premier centrally funded technical institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Established in 1963, NIT Kurukshetra is one of India’s leading National Institutes of Technology, recognized for excellence in engineering education, research, innovation, and industry collaboration. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across diverse disciplines.

Job Title / Designation

Adjunct Faculty

(Designation may be offered as Adjunct Professor or Adjunct Fellow depending on qualifications, expertise, and experience.)

Departments Hiring

Engineering Departments

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Robotics & Industrial Engineering
• VLSI Design & Systems Engineering
• Energy Science & Engineering
• Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Science Departments

• Physics
• Mathematics & Computing

Management & Humanities

• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Business Administration
• Computer Applications
• Architecture & Planning

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should be accomplished professionals with expertise comparable to top-performing faculty members in their respective domains.

Eligible Candidates Include

• Serving or retired academicians
• Scientists
• Engineers
• Researchers
• Physicians
• Industry professionals
• Advocates
• Bankers
• Artists
• Policymakers
• Government officials
• PSU executives
• R&D professionals
• Entrepreneurs
• Professionals from reputed international institutions

For industry and research professionals, postgraduate or Ph.D. qualifications may be relaxed if exceptional expertise and contributions are demonstrated.

Experience Requirements

• Normally 10 years or more of relevant professional experience.
• In emerging and cutting-edge technology domains, candidates with 5+ years of significant experience may also be considered.

Major Specialization Areas

Civil Engineering

• Structural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Surveying

Electrical Engineering

• Power Systems
• Smart Grid
• Micro Grid
• Power Electronics & Drives
• High Voltage Engineering
• Control Systems

Mechanical Engineering

• Design Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• Production Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

• Signal Processing
• Image Processing
• RF & Microwave Engineering
• Electronic Devices
• Expert Systems

Computer Engineering

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Computer Networks
• Software Engineering
• Cyber Security
• Database Analytics
• Computer Vision

Physics

• Experimental Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• Electronics
• Instrumentation

Mathematics & Computing

• Pure Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Statistics
• Operations Research

Business Administration

• General Management
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology
• Operations Management

Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

• Machine Learning
• Pattern Recognition
• NLP
• Computer Vision
• Big Data Analytics
• High Performance Computing

Energy Science & Engineering

• Renewable Energy
• Smart Grid Integration
• Solar Energy
• Wind Energy
• Hydrogen Technologies
• Energy Storage Systems
• AI Applications in Energy Systems

Salary Details

Adjunct Professor

• Maximum Ceiling: ₹1,80,000 per month
• OR ₹8,000 per day
• OR ₹2,000 per hour

Adjunct Fellow

• Maximum Ceiling: ₹1,20,000 per month
• OR ₹6,000 per day
• OR ₹1,500 per hour

Apply Mode

Offline Application

(Application must be submitted in the prescribed format by post or in person.)

Important Dates

Note: Applications received after 20 July 2026 will automatically be considered in the next selection cycle.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should:

1. Download the prescribed application form from the official website.
2. Fill the application form carefully.
3. Attach self-attested copies of:
   • Educational certificates
   • Experience certificates
   • Supporting documents
   • Relevant annexures
4. Submit the completed application to the Registrar before the deadline.

Important Instructions

• Government/PSU/Autonomous Body employees must apply through proper channel.
• A No Objection Certificate (NOC) must be produced during the interview.
• Mention clearly on the envelope:
  • Post Applied
  • Department
  • Discipline
• Separate applications are required for different departments or disciplines.

Organization Website

NIT Kurukshetra Official Website

Organization Address

The Registrar
National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra – 136119
Haryana, India