NIT Calicut Recruitment 2026

Essential Qualification :
Applicants must have completed one of the following degrees from a Centrally Funded Institution (CFI) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India ;
Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.
Postgraduate degree in the relevant field.
Graduate degree in the relevant field.

Experience Requirements :
Candidates should have substantial post-qualification experience as per their educational level ;
10 / 12 / 15 years of experience after Ph.D. / PG / Graduation respectively.
Minimum 3 years in senior leadership roles such as GM / Director / Tech Head / R&D Head / Project Head.
Experience should be in reputed organizations, top corporates, or premier research institutions like ISRO, DRDO, or national laboratories.

Desirable Experience :
Preference will be given to candidates with additional expertise in ;
Product design, development, and innovation.
Patents, technology transfer, and commercialization.
Academic teaching and student mentoring.
SCI/WoS-indexed research publications.
Collaboration with funding agencies, startups, and incubation centres.
Consultancy and sponsored research projects.

Age Limit :
The upper age limit for all positions is below 70 years. However, exceptionally qualified candidates with outstanding achievements may be considered even if they do not fully meet the stated criteria.

Areas of Specialization :
The recruitment covers multiple interdisciplinary domains, including ;
Architecture and Urban Planning (sustainable development, climate resilience, conservation).
Chemical Engineering (hydrogen energy, catalysis, automation, analytics).
Electrical Engineering (EV systems, sensors, embedded technologies).
Electronics & Communication (AI/ML, signal processing, embedded systems).
Mathematics (statistics, applied mathematics, reliability studies).
Physics (nuclear science and engineering).
Education, social sciences, and teacher training.
Innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup incubation.
Career development and skill enhancement programs.
Women empowerment and social development studies.

Remuneration / Honorarium :
Position Daily Honorarium : Monthly Ceiling + Allowances.
Professor : ₹7,000 per day ; ₹1.20 Lakh + ₹20,000 reimbursable.
Associate Professor : ₹5,000 per day ; ₹1.00 Lakh + ₹20,000 reimbursable.
Assistant Professor : ₹3,000 per day ; ₹0.80 Lakh + ₹20,000 reimbursable.
Professor of Practice (Full-Time) ;
Professor : ₹1.20 Lakh + ₹20,000 allowances.
Associate Professor : ₹1.00 Lakh + ₹20,000 allowances.
Assistant Professor : ₹0.80 Lakh + ₹20,000 allowances.

Application Process :
Applications must be submitted online through the official recruitment portal of National Institute of Technology Calicut.
Steps to Apply ;
Visit the official online application portal.
Complete the application form with accurate details.
Upload all required supporting documents.
Submit the application before the closing date.
Candidates currently employed in government or PSU organizations must apply through proper channel if shortlisted.

General Instructions :
Applications are reviewed periodically as per standing advertisement policy.
Meeting minimum eligibility does not guarantee selection or interview call.
The institute reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning reasons.
Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
Professor of Practice is a full-time one-year contractual position.
The upper age limit is strictly below 70 years.