National Institute of Technology Patna Wanted Professor / Associate Professor of Practice
NIT Patna recruitment 2026 notification for Professor of Practice and Associate Professor of Practice posts in Civil, CSE, Mechanical, ECE, Electrical, Architecture and other departments. Apply online and send hard copy before 30 March 2026.
Post Date: 5th March 2026
Organization: National Institute of Technology Patna
π Organization Profile
National Institute of Technology Patna (NIT Patna) is one of the premier technical institutes in India. It became the 18th National Institute of Technology established by the **Ministry of Education, Government of India after the rechristening of the historic Bihar College of Engineering Patna on 28 January 2004.
π¨βπ« Job Title
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Professor of Practice (PoP)
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Associate Professor of Practice (PoP)
π Departments with Vacancy
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Civil Engineering
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Computer Science & Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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Electronics & Communication Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Mechatronics & Automation
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Applied Physics & Material Engineering
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Mathematics & Computing Technology
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Chemical Science and Technology
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Architecture & Planning
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Humanities & Social Sciences
π Eligibility
Distinguished professionals from industry, research organizations, and professional fields who have made remarkable contributions in their domain are eligible.
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Candidates should have proven expertise in engineering, science, technology, architecture, planning, entrepreneurship, or social sciences.
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Professionals holding senior roles or retired experts are also eligible.
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Teaching professionals (serving or retired) are not eligible for Professor of Practice positions.
π Qualification
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Bachelorβs Degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design or related field
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For Science / Humanities / Management, a Postgraduate Degree is mandatory
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Ph.D. is desirable but not mandatory
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Lack of Ph.D. may be compensated with strong professional expertise and experience.
π§βπΌ Experience
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Professor of Practice: 10β15 years of relevant professional experience
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Associate Professor of Practice: 5β10 years of relevant experience
Candidates with experience in senior management positions such as CEO / CTO / VP / Director will be preferred. Retired professionals from industry and R&D organizations are also eligible.
β³ Duration of Appointment
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Contract basis
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Initially 1 year, extendable up to 3 years or 70 years of age, whichever is earlier.
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Extension will be based on performance and committee recommendations.
π° Pay Scale
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Professor of Practice: βΉ1.2 Lakhs per month + allowances up to βΉ20,000
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Associate Professor of Practice: βΉ1 Lakh per month + allowances up to βΉ20,000
π Job Location
Patna, Bihar
π Official Website
π¨ Apply Mode
Online Application + Postal Submission
π How to Apply
Interested candidates should fill the online application form through the institute website.
After submission, candidates must download and print the application form and send the hard copy along with self-attested supporting documents and certificates to the following address.
The completed application must reach the institute on or before 30 March 2026, 5:30 PM.
π§ Recruitment Queries
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Administrative / Academic queries: acofar@nitp.ac.in
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Technical issues: mis.help@nitp.ac.in
π Organization Address
The Director
National Institute of Technology Patna
Ashok Rajpath
Patna β 800005
Bihar, India
