SVNIT Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat; Surat; Sur place; INR 1 776 000 - 2 457 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

CPDA

Industrial consultancy

Tuition reimbursement for children

LTC

Medical facilities

Campus accommodation

NPS

Telephone and data charges

Résumé du poste

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat invites applications for the position of Professor across 12 departments. The post is at Pay Level 14A with a monthly pay range ₹159,100 to ₹220,200 and a probationary period of one year, with age and qualification criteria as specified in the advertisement.

Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with first class in all preceding degrees (or at least 6.5 CGPA / 60%), and experience at the Associate Professor

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with first class in all preceding degrees (Bachelor’s degree onwards) or at least 6.5 CGPA (10-point scale) / 60% marks.
• Experience at the level of Associate Professor with AGP ₹9000 and/or ₹9500 (Pay Level 13A1/13A2) and/ or other eligible credentials as per NIT Statute.
• All degrees must be from UGC/AICTE/AIU/GOI recognized institutes; foreign degrees acceptable if within ranking limits.

Responsabilités

• Selection process includes scrutiny of applications, shortlisting, and a departmental presentation/seminar followed by a personal interview.

Formation

Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or 6.5 CGPA (60%) in all preceding degrees

Description du poste

COMPANY NAME Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (SVNIT) has announced recruitment for 5 Professor vacancies under advertisement number Estt. /2026/ Prof/1600. Eligible candidates applying for the Professor post must possess a Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class in preceding degrees, with appointments made on probation for a period of one year at Pay Level 14A. Applicants must complete the online application process starting from 18 October 2026 up to 2 December 2026 (5:00 p.m.), and also send the printout of the signed application along with self-attested supporting documents and fee proof to the Deputy Registrar (Establishment), SVNIT Surat, with the last date for receipt of the downloaded signed completed application being 9 December 2026 (5:00 p.m.). The selection process consists of scrutiny of applications and shortlisting, presentation/seminar, and interview.

SVNIT Professor Overview

Particulars

Details

Organisation Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

Department(s) 12 Engineering, Science, and Humanities Departments

Posts Professor

Total Vacancies 5 (Tentative)

Pay Pay Level 14A (₹159,100 to ₹220,200 per month)

Contract Term Probation for a period of one year, wherever applicable

The total number of tentative vacancies for the post of Professor across the departments is 5: 01 (UR), 01 (SC), and 03 (ST). The number of posts may vary at the time of final selection or recruitment.

S. No.

Departments

1. Department of Computer Science & Engineering ProfessorPost: 01 (UR), 01 (SC), 03 (ST)

2. Department of Artificial Intelligence

3. Department of Civil Engineering

4. Department of Electronics Engineering

5. Department of Chemical Engineering

6. Department of Electrical Engineering

7. Department of Mechanical Engineering

8. Department of Mathematics

9. Department of Humanities & Social Sciences

10. Department of Physics

11. Department of Chemistry

12. Department of Mathematics & Humanities

Qualification and Experience

Post

Qualification

Experience

Professor Ph.D. in the relevant discipline and first class in the preceding degrees (Bachelor’s Degree onwards). Where first class is not mentioned, at least 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 60% marks in aggregate is required. As per Schedule ‘E’ of the NIT Statute published on 24th July 2017. Experience at the level of Associate Professor with AGP ₹9000 and/or ₹9500 (Pay Level 13A1 and/or 13A2). More than six months of experience in a regular position in CFTI / Institute of national importance / state government funded institute or university / centrally funded lab and organization under CSIR, DRDO, DAE, DBT, DST, DSIR, ISRO, MOCIT, MOEF, MNRE, MOP, MOWR, NPL etc., educational institutions ranked by NIRF up to 100 in overall/Universities/Engineering for any two years, foreign institutions/universities in QS/THE world ranking up to 500, or industrial experience in PSU, autonomous organization, or private industry with turnover of more than ₹500 crores.

All degrees must be from an Institute/University recognized by UGC, AICTE, AIU, or GOI. Foreign degrees are accepted if from national universities or institutions ranked up to 500 in QS/THE World Rankings. For candidates with a Ph.D. from SVNIT Surat, a three-year inbreeding gap between Ph.D. notification and the application deadline applies (not applicable to existing SVNIT faculty).

The post carries Pay Level 14A of the Pay Matrix, with basic pay ranging from ₹159,100 to ₹220,200 per month along with admissible allowances. All appointments are made on probation for a period of one year, wherever applicable. On successful completion and confirmation, appointees hold office until the age of superannuation specified by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

• Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA)
• provision for industrial consultancy
• children's tuition fee reimbursement up to Class XII
• LTC
• medical facilities for self and dependent family
• campus accommodation with nominal licence fee or HRA
• coverage under the National Pension System (NPS-2004)
• reimbursement of telephone and data charges

SVNIT Professor Age Limit

Fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged except for candidates with exceptional research and ongoing or approved externally funded research projects. The date for determining eligibility in all respects, including the preferred age limit, qualification, and experience, is the closing date of the online application (02.12.2026).

SVNIT Professor Application Fee

Category

Fee

SC, ST, PwD, Female candidates, and faculty members of SVNIT Surat Exempted (Nil)

All other candidates ₹1000

The non-refundable application processing fee must be paid online through the recruitment portal. Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Q1. How many vacancies are available under SVNIT Professor Recruitment 2026?

There are 5 tentative vacancies for the post of Professor, distributed as 01 for UR, 01 for SC, and 03 for ST across 12 departments.

Q2. What is the last date to apply online for SVNIT Professor?

The last date to submit the online application is 2 December 2026 up to 5:00 p.m., and the hard copy must reach the institute by 9 December 2026 (5:00 p.m.).

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for SVNIT Professor?

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with first class (or at least 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale / 60% marks) in all preceding degrees from Bachelor's onwards.

Q4. What is the age limit for SVNIT Professor posts?

Fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged, except for candidates with exceptional research and ongoing or approved externally funded research projects.

Q5. What is the pay scale for SVNIT Professor?

The post is placed in Pay Level 14A of the Pay Matrix, with basic pay ranging between ₹159,100 and ₹220,200 per month along with admissible allowances.

Q6. Who is exempted from paying the SVNIT Professor application fee?

SC, ST, PwD, female candidates, and faculty members of SVNIT Surat are completely exempted from paying the application processing fee.

Q7. How will candidates be selected for SVNIT Professor posts?

The selection process comprises scrutiny of applications and shortlisting, followed by a departmental presentation/seminar and a personal interview before the selection committee.

Q8. Who cannot apply as a new entrant under the inbreeding rule?

Candidates who obtained their Ph.D. from SVNIT Surat must have a minimum gap of three years between Ph.D. notification and the application deadline, unless they are already faculty members at SVNIT Surat.

Q9. Which documents must be dispatched with the printed application form?

Applicants must send the signed application form, credit point summary sheet, educational marksheets and degree certificates, experience certificates, caste/disability proof, credit point proofs, and fee receipt.