NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026 – 34 Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Vacancies
NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 34 Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade I and Grade II vacancies. Check eligibility, age limits, pay levels, application fees, selection process and the last date to apply: 30 November 2026.
Date Posted: 16 October 2026
Organization: National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal), Telangana
Advertisement No.: F. No. NITW/FR-2/2026, dated 15 October 2026
Job Type: Faculty Recruitment
Job Location: Warangal, Telangana
Application Mode: Online
Institution Profile
The National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal), formerly known as Regional Engineering College, was established in 1959. It is one of India’s prominent technical institutions, known for its experienced faculty, modern infrastructure, research activities and commitment to quality technical education.
NIT Warangal invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders for faculty positions at the Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade I and Assistant Professor Grade II levels across multiple departments.
Vacancy Details
The institute has announced 34 faculty vacancies across its departments.
| Department | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor Grade I | Assistant Professor Grade II | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology (BT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (CS) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Chemistry (CY) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences (HS) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics (MA) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engineering (MM) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Management Studies (MS) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Physics (PH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Computational and Data Science (CD) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Education (ED) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 34 |
Important note: No vacancies are listed for Chemistry, Humanities and Social Sciences, or Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. According to the supplied recruitment details, applications for these departments are not being solicited except from candidates already serving at NIT Warangal.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 16 |
| OBC | 5 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 3 |
| Total | 34 |
The stated SC and ST totals include backlog vacancies. PwD reservation will apply according to the prevailing Government of India orders. Candidates should consult the official notification for the detailed post-wise and category-wise distribution.
Educational Qualifications
The essential academic qualification for the advertised faculty levels is a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, with First Class in the preceding degrees, subject to the detailed requirements in the official notification.
Candidates holding a Ph.D. directly after BE/B.Tech may also be eligible, provided they secured First Class at the Bachelor’s level.
Department-specific requirements for preceding degrees and specializations apply.
Examples of Department-Specific Qualifications
Computer Science and Engineering
- BE/B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, or another discipline accepted under the official notification.
- ME/M.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Information Security, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Quantum Technology, or an accepted allied specialization.
Mechanical Engineering
- BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing, Industrial, Automobile, Aerospace Engineering, or another accepted discipline.
- ME/M.Tech or equivalent in a relevant allied specialization.
Mathematics
- BS/B.Sc. or equivalent.
- M.Sc. or equivalent in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Statistics, Operations Research, or an accepted related field.
Detailed qualifications, specialization requirements, experience criteria and cumulative credit-point requirements for all departments and faculty levels must be checked in the official notification.
Age Limit
| Faculty Position | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade II (Pay Level 10) | 35 years |
| Assistant Professor Grade I (Pay Level 12) | 40 years |
| Associate Professor (Pay Level 13A2) | 45 years |
| Professor (Pay Level 14A) | 50 years |
In exceptional cases, the age limit may be relaxed up to 60 years for fresh recruits with significant sponsored R&D grants, strong publication records or Ph.D. guidance achievements. Other age relaxations will apply according to Government of India rules.
Candidates should verify the applicable age calculation date and relaxation conditions in the notification.
Candidate Profile and Eligibility Conditions
Applicants should:
- Be Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders.
- Demonstrate a strong academic record and commitment to teaching, research and institutional development.
- Meet the essential experience and cumulative credit-point requirements specified in the NIT statutes, subsequent Gazette notifications and Ministry of Education clarifications.
- Satisfy the institute’s inbreeding policy.
Candidates who obtained their Ph.D. from NIT Warangal may apply only after completing at least three years of post-Ph.D. experience. This restriction does not apply to those already serving as faculty members at NIT Warangal, whether on a regular or contractual basis, as stated in the supplied recruitment details.
Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee shortlisting or appointment.
Pay Scale and Benefits
| Faculty Position | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Professor | 14A |
| Associate Professor | 13A2 |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | 12 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | 10 |
In addition to the applicable pay and allowances, faculty members may be eligible for the following benefits under the institute’s rules:
- Dearness Allowance (DA).
- Transport Allowance.
- Residential accommodation or House Rent Allowance (HRA).
- Children Education Allowance reimbursement.
- Medical expense reimbursement.
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC).
- National Pension Scheme (NPS).
- Cumulative Professional Development Allowance of ₹3 lakh.
- Initial research seed grant of ₹5 lakh for newly recruited faculty.
Eligibility and conditions for each benefit are governed by the applicable institutional and Government rules.
Application Fee
| Applicant Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹2,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 |
| Indian citizens applying from abroad, all categories | US$50 |
| Payment Mode | Online |
The application fee is non-refundable. A separate application and fee are required for each post applied for, according to the supplied notification details.
Selection Process
The selection process may include the following stages:
- Scrutiny of online applications received by the closing date.
- Shortlisting based on criteria higher than the minimum cumulative essential credit points; a written test may also be used.
- Teaching and research seminar presentations, where adopted.
- Personal interview before the duly constituted Selection Committee.
Only shortlisted candidates will be considered for subsequent selection stages. Interview schedules and further instructions will be published on the institute’s recruitment portal.
Important Dates
| Recruitment Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
| Interview Date | To be announced for shortlisted candidates |
Candidates are advised to complete their applications well before the closing deadline.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should submit their applications through the NIT Warangal recruitment portal.
- Visit the recruitment portal: https://recruit.nitw.ac.in/
- Register and access the online application form.
- Enter the required personal, educational, professional and research details accurately.
- Upload documentary evidence supporting qualifications, experience and claimed credit points.
- Upload the required research statement, teaching statement and other supporting documents, as applicable.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee online according to the applicable category.
- If applying for multiple posts, submit a separate application for each post and pay the corresponding fee.
- Review all entries and uploaded documents before submitting the application.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.
Applications submitted by post, email or any mode other than the prescribed online process will be rejected, according to the supplied recruitment details.
Documents Required
Candidates should prepare the following documents:
- Matriculation/Class 10 certificate showing date of birth.
- Higher Secondary/Class 12 mark sheet or equivalent certificate.
- Degree certificates and mark sheets for all preceding undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.
- Ph.D. degree certificate, provisional certificate or official notification of Ph.D. award.
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD certificate in the prescribed Government of India format, where applicable.
- Disability or medical certificate issued by the competent authority, where applicable.
- Government-issued photo identity card or identity card issued by the last attended institution/university.
- Experience certificates showing duration, Pay Level/Grade Pay, basic pay and nature of duties.
- Research statement and teaching statement.
- Supporting evidence for research publications and claimed credit points.
- Any other documents specified in the official notification.
Important Links
- Online Application Portal: https://recruit.nitw.ac.in/
- Official Institute Website: https://www.nitw.ac.in/
- Official Recruitment Notification: Refer to Advertisement No. F. No. NITW/FR-2/2026, dated 15 October 2026, through the institute’s official website or recruitment portal.
Institution Address
National Institute of Technology Warangal
Warangal – 506004
Telangana, India.