Director Recruitment 2026 for 7 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) – Ministry of Education

Director Recruitment 2026 for 7 NITs by Ministry of Education. Apply online for Director posts at NIT Hamirpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Rourkela, Surat, Trichy and Mizoram. Salary ₹2.10 lakh/month. Last date 20 October 2026.

Posted Date: 27-09-2026

Organization: National Institutes of Technology (NITs)

NITs Covered Under Director Recruitment 2026

The recruitment is for one Director position each at the following National Institutes of Technology:

1. NIT Hamirpur – Himachal Pradesh
2. NIT Jaipur – Rajasthan
3. NIT Jalandhar – Punjab
4. NIT Rourkela – Odisha
5. NIT Surat – Gujarat
6. NIT Tiruchirappalli – Tamil Nadu
7. NIT Mizoram – Mizoram

About the Director Position

The Director serves as the academic and administrative head of an NIT. According to the supplied recruitment information, candidates are expected to possess substantial experience in administration, teaching and research, including significant experience in research guidance at the Ph.D. level.

The position also requires demonstrated leadership qualities appropriate for heading a centrally funded technical institution.

Essential Profile

Candidates are expected to have the following professional background:

• Proven administrative experience
• Strong teaching experience
• Established research background
• Significant experience in research guidance at the Ph.D. level
• Demonstrated leadership qualities suitable for heading an NIT

The detailed eligibility requirements should be checked in the complete recruitment advertisement before applying.

Salary and Allowances

Selected Directors will receive the following remuneration:

• Fixed Pay: ₹2,10,000 per month
• Special Allowance: ₹11,250 per month
• Other Allowances: Other admissible allowances applicable to Vice-Chancellors of Central Universities and Directors of other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs)

Appointment Duration

The Director appointment will be made on a contract basis for:

5 years or until attaining 70 years of age, whichever is earlier.

Application Process

Eligible and interested candidates are required to submit their applications online through the NIT Council portal.

Application Portal: www.nitcouncil.org.in

Candidates should carefully read the detailed notification and ensure that all required information and documents are submitted before the deadline.

Important Dates

Both dates are inclusive as stated in the supplied recruitment information.

Official Information

NIT Council: www.nitcouncil.org.in
Ministry of Education: education.gov.in