NIFTEM Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management; Haryana; On-site; INR 720,000 - 862,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor on a contract basis for an initial one year, extendable as required by the Institute. The total emoluments are Rs. 70,900 per month (All Inclusive).

Applicants must have M.Phil/Ph.D. and relevant qualifications; last date is 12/11/2026. The post is in the Postharvest Technology Bioprocessing and Environmental Sciences department.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 55% marks in Life Sciences or allied fields as specified by the institute.
• Ph.D. in the specified subjects is mandatory or as per UGC norms.
• NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016.

Responsibilities

• Teach and guide students in Postharvest Technology, Bioprocessing and Environmental Sciences.
• Lead or participate in research projects; publish in refereed journals as per UGC guidelines.

Skills

Research publications

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s Degree with 55% Marks

Ph.D.

NET/SLET/SET

Job description

COMPANY NAME National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management

QUALIFICATION M.Phil/Ph.D, Any Post Graduate

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), an Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, has invited applications for the position of Assistant Professor purely on Contract Basis initially for One Year and extendable as per requirement of the Institute. Eligible and interested Indian nationals are required to apply. The total emoluments for the position are Rs. 70,900/- per month (All Inclusive).

The last date to submit applications is 12/11/2026.

Particulars

Details

Organisation National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM)

Department(s) Postharvest Technology Bioprocessing and Environmental Sciences (PHTBES)

Posts Assistant Professor

Total Vacancies 01

Pay Rs. 70,900/- per month (All Inclusive)

Contract Term Purely on Contract basis initially for One Year and extendable as per requirement of the Institute

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About NIFTEM Assistant Professor

NIFTEM is an Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. The institute has opening for teaching position purely on Contract Basis for Indian Nationals. Applicants with good academic record, teaching/research experience and working in related areas of research are encouraged to apply.

There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the advertised post under the specific department.

Department

Post Name

No. of Position

Postharvest Technology Bioprocessing and Environmental Sciences (PHTBES) Assistant Professor 01

Assistant Professor Master’s Degree with 55% Marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) from and Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University in any of the specified specializations. (One of the degree should be in above specialization at Masters/ Ph.D Level). i. Ph. D. in any of the above-mentioned subjects. ii. NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. awarded in accordance with UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016. Minimum 5 research papers in referred journals as per UGC guidelines with minimum cumulative impact factor of 10. Experience in any/of the above fields as evident from research work, Publications, patents etc., and having experience in Microbial Engineering.

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in any of the following specializations: Life Sciences and other allied Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Process Engineering, Basic and Applied Sciences, Agriculture Science, Bio-process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Biotechnology, Microbiology.

In addition to the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR, ICMR, ICAR, DBT or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET or who are or have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the University Grands Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phill./ Ph.D. Degree) Regulations. 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be.

An excellent academic record throughout, in addition to proven tract record of outstanding research ability in food sector, candidate should have published minimum 5 research papers in referred journals as per UGC guidelines with minimum cumulative impact factor of 10.

As per the UGC communication dated 21st September 2016, “if the M.Phil/Ph.D. degree is awarded by a Foreign University, the Indian Institution considering such a degree shall refer the issue to a Standing Committee constituted by the concerned institution for the purpose of determining the equivalence of the degree awarded by the foreign University”.

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The total emoluments for the position are Rs. 70,900/- per month (All Inclusive). The Position is purely on Contract basis initially for One Year and extendable as per requirement of the Institute.

Q1. What is the post available in NIFTEM Recruitment 2026?

The available post is Assistant Professor under the Postharvest Technology Bioprocessing and Environmental Sciences (PHTBES) department.

Q2. How many vacancies are announced in this notification?

A total of 01 vacancy is available for the Assistant Professor position.

Q3. What is the monthly salary for the NIFTEM Assistant Professor position?

The selected candidate will receive total emoluments of Rs. 70,900/- per month (All Inclusive).

Q4. What is the last date to submit the application form?

The last date to submit applications is 12/11/2026.

Q5. What are the essential educational qualifications required?

Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree with 55% Marks from an Indian University or equivalent in specified specializations, Ph.D. in any of the above-mentioned subjects, NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. awarded in accordance with UGC regulations 2009/2016, and minimum 5 research papers in referred journals as per UGC guidelines with minimum cumulative impact factor of 10.

Q6. Through which mode should candidates apply?

Candidates are required to apply and send the application in the prescribed format along with relevant enclosures.

Q7. What is the tenure of the contractual position?

The Position is purely on Contract basis initially for One Year and extendable as per requirement of the Institute.