National Institute of Technology Warangal, an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced a faculty recruitment for 34 posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade I and Assistant Professor Grade II. The positions are permanent faculty roles spread across engineering, science and other departments at the Warangal campus in Telangana.
NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026
- Notification15 Oct
- Applications Opentill 30 Nov
About NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Institute of Technology Warangal
- Advertisement No.
- NITW/FR-2/2026
- Post Name
- Professor, Associate Professor and 2 more
- Job Location
- Warangal, Telangana
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Candidates from across the country and from abroad are encouraged to apply; OCI card holders are also eligible)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- Up to 50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | 10 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 24 |
| Grand Total | 16 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 34 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Professor1 post
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in the respective discipline with First Class in the preceding degrees (Bachelor's and Master's, or direct Ph.D. after BE/B.Tech with First Class at the Bachelor's level)
- Experience
- As per Schedule 'E' of the Statutes of NITs and Government of India recruitment rules
- Age Limit
- Maximum 50 years
Associate Professor3 posts
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in the respective discipline with First Class in the preceding degrees (Bachelor's and Master's, or direct Ph.D. after BE/B.Tech with First Class at the Bachelor's level)
- Experience
- As per Schedule 'E' of the Statutes of NITs and Government of India recruitment rules
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years
Assistant Professor Grade I6 posts
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in the respective discipline with First Class in the preceding degrees (Bachelor's and Master's, or direct Ph.D. after BE/B.Tech with First Class at the Bachelor's level)
- Experience
- As per Schedule 'E' of the Statutes of NITs and Government of India recruitment rules
- Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years
Assistant Professor Grade II24 posts
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in the respective discipline with First Class in the preceding degrees (Bachelor's and Master's, or direct Ph.D. after BE/B.Tech with First Class at the Bachelor's level)
- Experience
- As per Schedule 'E' of the Statutes of NITs and Government of India recruitment rules
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
Age Limit
Assistant Professor Grade II (Pay Level 10): maximum 35 years; Assistant Professor Grade I (Pay Level 12): maximum 40 years; Associate Professor (Pay Level 13A2): maximum 45 years; Professor (Pay Level 14A): maximum 50 years. In exceptional cases age may be relaxed but not beyond 60 years for fresh recruits.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation as per Government of India orders. In exceptional cases candidates with a high value of sponsored R&D grants, publication record or Ph.D. guidance may be relaxed, not exceeding 60 years for fresh recruits.
Application Fee
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny
Applications are checked against the cumulative essential credit point requirement, which is the minimum eligibility for scrutiny.
- 2Shortlisting
Shortlisting on criteria higher than the cumulative essential credit points or through a written test; departments may fix different criteria for different positions and specializations.
- 3Presentation of Teaching and Research Seminar
Further shortlisting may be done through presentation of a teaching and research seminar.
- 4Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a duly constituted selection committee; personal appearance is mandatory for candidates residing in India.
Salary Structure
Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance and other allowances applicable to Central Government Employees. Residential campus accommodation subject to availability, otherwise House Rent Allowance. Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance and of medical expenses including cashless treatment at Warangal and Hyderabad. Leave Travel Concession. National Pension Scheme for direct recruits not governed by CCS (Pension) Rules. Cumulative Professional Development Allowance of Rs. 3 lakh. Initial research seed grant of Rs. 5 lakh for newly recruited faculty.
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Professor | Pay Level 14A |
| Associate Professor | Pay Level 13A2 |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | Pay Level 12 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | Pay Level 10 |
How to Apply
- 1Register on the online recruitment portal at recruit.nitw.ac.in and log in
- 2Fill the application form, which can be completed in one or more sessions
- 3Upload scanned documents, category certificates, research statement, teaching statement and proof of claimed credit points
- 4Pay the non-refundable application fee for your category
- 5Submit the application online before the last date
- 6Keep a printed or digital copy of the submitted application
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Candidates who obtained their Ph.D. from NIT Warangal can apply only after at least 3 years of post-Ph.D. experience; this does not apply to serving NIT Warangal faculty.
- In-service NIT Warangal faculty applying for higher posts or pay levels must also apply through the online portal.
- Separate applications must be submitted for each faculty position applied for.
- Applications and supporting documents are accepted online only; those sent by post or email are rejected.
- Candidates residing in India must appear for the personal interview in person; candidates abroad may be interviewed virtually at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
- Third-tier AC fare is paid for attending the interview.
- Application status and interview schedule are posted only on the Institute's recruitment portal.
- Information under the RTI Act will be provided only after declaration of the final results.
Department-wise Vacancies
| Department | Professor (PL-14A) | Associate Professor (PL-13A2) | Assistant Professor Gr-I (PL-12) | Assistant Professor Gr-II (PL-10) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| CE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| CH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| EE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| HS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| ME | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| MM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| PH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| CD | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| ED | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 34 |
Areas of Specialization
| Department | Specializations |
|---|---|
| BT | Neurobiology, Virology, Regenerative Medicine |
| CH | Digital twins and AI-enabled computational modeling for chemical process engineering; Intelligent controls; Critical minerals extraction/processing; Biomedical engineering |
| CY | Solid State Chemistry, Intermetallics, Main Group Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Physical Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Computational Chemistry |
| CE | Groundwater Modelling and Management, Computational Hydraulics, Water Resources Systems, Ecohydrology, Geospatial Intelligence (GeoAI) and Analytics, LiDAR Remote Sensing, Hyperspectral Remote Sensing, Rock Mechanics, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Offshore Geotechnics, Soil Dynamics, Geomechanics, Transportation Planning, Transportation Freight Modeling, Transport Economics, Digital Construction, Sustainable Construction Management, Quality Management, Contracts Management |
| CS | Computer Architecture, High Performance Computing, Quantum Technology, Theoretical Computer Science, Robotics, Drone Technologies |
| CD | Theoretical Data Science and Algorithms, Parallel and Distributed Computing, Cognitive Computing and BCI, Augmented Intelligence, Cloud, Neuromorphic Computing, Hardware Security, Big Data and External Memory Models, Cyber Physical Systems |
| EE | Control and Automation, Power Systems/Power Electronics Applications to Electric Vehicles |
| EC | Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Verification and tape out, Digital IC/ASIC Design Verification and tape out, VLSI Fabrication for Electronics, VLSI systems and Architectures, Embedded Systems and Firmware Development |
| HS | English Literature, ELT, Linguistics |
| MS | IT and IT Enabled Systems, Information Systems, Business Analytics |
| MA | Operations Research, Database Management System, Data Structures and Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Several Complex Variables |
| ME | Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Automobile Engineering, Sustainable Mobility, Automobile systems, Aerospace Engineering, Compressible flow, Applied Mechanics, Manufacturing |
| MM | Electronic Materials and Devices, Functional materials, Biomaterials, Materials Informatics, Materials and Process Modelling, Quantum materials, Polymers, Nuclear Metallurgy, Surface engineering and Tribology, Circular economy in metallurgy, Recycling and Recovery of Metallurgical Waste |
| PH | Theoretical Physics (Quantum Computation, High Energy Physics, Astrophysics); Photonics (Lasers, Quantum Optics); Electronics (VLSI, Embedded Systems) |
| ED | Educational Studies, Educational Technology, Pedagogy of Mathematics, Pedagogy of Physical Sciences |
Departments With No Vacancies
In Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Chemistry and Humanities and Social Sciences there are no vacancies, so no applications are solicited from outside; serving NIT Warangal faculty of those departments may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one faculty position?
Yes. Separate applications must be submitted for each faculty position applied for, with the fee paid for each post.
Can candidates living abroad apply?
Yes. Indian citizens applying from abroad pay $50 for all categories, OCI card holders are eligible, and candidates outside the country may be interviewed through virtual mode at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
Is campus accommodation provided?
NIT Warangal is a residential campus and suitable accommodation is provided as per norms subject to availability. If campus accommodation is not available, House Rent Allowance may be provided.
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