NIT Trichy - Assistant Professor - 86 Recruitment 2026

Job

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy), one of the premier NITs in India, has invited applications from qualified Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) for direct recruitment to 86 posts of Assistant Professor (Grade-II) in Pay Level 10 across various departments. Eligible candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the detailed official notification before applying to confirm eligibility regarding age, qualification, category, reservation, and other criteria. The NIT Trichy Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 for 86 Vacancies Online Registration process starts from 06th March 2026 and closes on 06th April 2026. Hard copy of the application must reach the Institute by 16th April 2026.

Organization

NIT Trichy

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 86

Posts

Post Name	Assistant Professor (Grade-II)
Total Vacancies	86 Posts
Age Limit	Maximum 35 years (UR) as on last date (relaxations applicable)
Salary	₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 (Pay Level-10)
Minimum Qualification	Post Graduate + GATE/NET/CSIR NET or Ph.D.
Application Fee	₹2500 (Gen/EWS/OBC) \| ₹1250 (SC/ST/PwD) + 18% GST
Selection Process	Interview + Document Verification
Job Location	Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Last Date	06 April 2026 (Online) \| 16 April 2026 (Hard Copy)

Post Name	Age Limit	Educational Qualification	Experience
Assistant Professor (Grade-II)	Maximum 35 years (UR)	Post Graduate Degree + Qualified in GATE / NET / CSIR NET OR Ph.D. Degree	As per NIT norms (excellent academic record & research aptitude required)

Qualification

Post Name	Age Limit	Educational Qualification	Experience
Assistant Professor (Grade-II)	Maximum 35 years (UR)	Post Graduate Degree + Qualified in GATE / NET / CSIR NET OR Ph.D. Degree	As per NIT norms (excellent academic record & research aptitude required)

Application Form Fees

General / EWS / OBC candidates: ₹2500 + 18% GST per Department per post
SC / ST / PwD candidates: ₹1250 + 18% GST per Department per post
Payment Mode: Online only (non-refundable).

Selection Process

The selection on the basis of following steps:-

Shortlisting of Applications
Interview
Document Verification

Form Apply Process

Candidates must submit application BOTH in online and printed (hard copy) mode. No other mode will be accepted.

➢ Step 1: Visit the official recruitment portal https://nittrec.samarth.edu.in/ and register.

➢ Step 2: Fill the online application form carefully for each Department/Post separately.

➢ Step 3: Pay the non-refundable application processing fee online.

➢ Step 4: Download and take printout of the filled application form, sign it.

➢ Step 5: Enclose self-attested copies of all required documents and send the hard copy by Speed Post / Registered Post to “The Registrar, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-620015, Tamil Nadu” so as to reach on or before 16 April 2026 (05:30 PM).

Important Dates

Commencement of Online Registration	06 March 2026
Last Date for Online Application	06 April 2026 (05:30 PM)
Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy	16 April 2026 (05:30 PM)

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 16/04/2026