Job Description

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, a premier public engineering institution, invites applications from eligible Indian Nationals (from India and abroad) for faculty recruitment 2025. The institute seeks qualified candidates for Assistant Professor Grade-I and Grade-II and Associate Professor positions in various departments for the academic year.

About the Institution

VNIT Nagpur, formerly known as Regional College of Engineering, Nagpur (REC) and Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering (VRCE), is one of the top engineering institutes in India. Established in June 1960, it has consistently ranked among the best fifteen engineering colleges in the country and is named in honor of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.

Job Title

  • Assistant Professor Grade-II (Level-10)
  • Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level-12)
  • Associate Professor (Level-13A2)

Departments Hiring

Applications are invited in the following departments and centres:

  • Applied Mechanics
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Centre for VLSI and Nanotechnology
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Architecture & Planning
VNIT Nagpur Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) Jobs

Qualifications Required

For Assistant Professor Grade-II

  • Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline.
  • First class in the preceding degrees.

For Assistant Professor Grade-I

  • Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years after Ph.D. or 6 years total experience in teaching/research/industry.
  • First class in previous degrees.
  • Contributions to administration (as per institute norms).

For Associate Professor

  • Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline
  • First class in all preceding degrees is mandatory
  • 06 years post-Ph.D. experience, including 3 years as Assistant Professor at Pay Level 12 (AGP 8000)
    OR
  • 09 years total experience, with at least 3 years post-Ph.D. and 3 years at Assistant Professor level (AGP 8000)

Note:
For faculty positions in Architecture, M.Arch. or M.Plan. with 1 year of professional experience is required for Assistant Professor.

Pay Scale

  • Assistant Professor Grade-II: Level-10 / AGP ₹6000 (Entry Pay ₹70,900)
  • Assistant Professor Grade-I: Level-12 / AGP ₹8000 (Entry Pay ₹1,01,500)

How to Apply

Online Application Process

  • Visit the recruitment portal by clicking on the Apply Now button.
  • Register and fill the online application.
  • Upload scanned copies of relevant documents and certificates.
  • Print the submitted application and attach:
    • All uploaded documents
    • Proof of payment of the application fee
  • Number all pages and self-attest them.
  • Mention total number of pages on the first page of the application.

Submission of Hard Copy

  • Send the printed application along with enclosures to:
    The Registrar,
    Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology,
    South Ambazari Road, Nagpur – 440010, Maharashtra
  • The envelope should be superscribed with:
    “Application for the post of …………………….. in the Department of …………………………, Application ID No. ……………….”

Application Fee

CategoryFee (INR)
SC/ST/PwD/Women (India)Nil
General/OBC/EWS (India)₹1500
All Categories (Abroad)₹3500
  • Mode of Payment: Online via recruitment portal
  • Attach the payment receipt with the printed application form

Important Dates

  • Publication of Notification: 4th July 2025
  • Start of Online Application: 7th July 2025
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 25th August 2025 (11:30 PM)
  • Last Date to Receive Hard Copy: 1st September 2025 (5:30 PM)

Contact Address:

The Registrar
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
South Ambazari Road, Nagpur – 440010, Maharashtra

Important Link:

Official Notification for Assistant Professor: CLICK HERE
Official Notification for Associate Professor: CLICK HERE

Stay updated: Regularly visit VNIT’s official website for further announcements and updates.

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