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MANIT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 31 Posts, Apply

MANIT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: 31 vacancies. Apply online before 24 Aug 2026 — eligibility, fee, dates and direct link inside.

·Posted 25 July 2026 at 11:11 pm

·by MITA CHAHAL

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology BhopalAdvt. No. Rectt/FR/2026/01Ph.DM.A31 postsmanit.ac.in

Quick Summary

MANIT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 31 Posts, Apply recruitment banner

Start Date

14 Jul 2026

Last Date

24 Aug 2026

Organization

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal

Examination / Post Name

MANIT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 31 Posts, Apply

Advertisement / Notification No.

Advt. No. Rectt/FR/2026/01

Total Vacancies

31

Job Category

Government Jobs

Educational Qualification

Ph.D, M.A

Salary / Pay Scale

Post NamePay LevelGross Salary
Assistant Professor Grade-II (on Contract Basis)Level-10Pay Band-3 with Grade Pay of Rs.6000
Assistant Professor Grade-ILevel-12Pay Band-3 with Grade Pay of Rs.8000 (minimum pay of Rs.30000)

Age Limit

CategoryAge Limit
All CandidatesFresh appointment beyond 60 years is discouraged.

Application Fee

CategoryFee
Candidates Applying from Abroad
UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS₹5760.00 (₹4800.00 Application Fee + ₹960.00 Processing Charges)
SC/ST/PwBD₹960.00 (NIL Application Fee + ₹960.00 Processing Charges)
Candidates Applying from within India
UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS₹1500.00 (₹1000.00 Application Fee + ₹500.00 Processing Charges)
SC/ST/PwBD / Women₹500.00 (NIL Application Fee + ₹500.00 Processing Charges)

Selection Process

  1. Stage I: Qualifying Criteria & Shortlisting — Applications are screened for eligibility based on NIT Recruitment Rules and the advertisement. If there are many applicants, candidates will be shortlisted based on Academic Credit Points, with a vacancy to candidate ratio of 1:6 to 1:12.
  2. Stage II: Presentation — Shortlisted candidates will deliver a 10-minute open presentation covering research potential and fundamental aspects of teaching-learning, followed by a question-answer session. Assessment is done by a constituted committee. Minimum qualifying marks for recommendation to the next stage are 50% for UR, 45% for OBC (NCL)/EWS, 40% for SC/ST, and 35% for PwBD. A vacancy to candidate ratio of 1:4 to 1:6 will be followed for this stage.
  3. Stage III: Personal Interaction/Interview — Candidates recommended by the assessment committee will be called for a personal interaction/interview. The minimum score required to qualify for inclusion in the final merit list is 60% for UR, 54% for OBC (NCL)/EWS, 50% for SC/ST, and 45% for PwBD.
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Detailed Guide

Age Limit
CategoryAge Limit
All CandidatesFresh appointment beyond 60 years is discouraged.
Application Fee
CategoryFee
Candidates Applying from Abroad
UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS₹5760.00 (₹4800.00 Application Fee + ₹960.00 Processing Charges)
SC/ST/PwBD₹960.00 (NIL Application Fee + ₹960.00 Processing Charges)
Candidates Applying from within India
UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS₹1500.00 (₹1000.00 Application Fee + ₹500.00 Processing Charges)
SC/ST/PwBD / Women₹500.00 (NIL Application Fee + ₹500.00 Processing Charges)
Salary
Post NamePay LevelGross Salary
Assistant Professor Grade-II (on Contract Basis)Level-10Pay Band-3 with Grade Pay of Rs.6000
Assistant Professor Grade-ILevel-12Pay Band-3 with Grade Pay of Rs.8000 (minimum pay of Rs.30000)

Important Dates

EventDate
Opening date of online application form14/07/2026 09:00 AM (IST)
Closing date of online application form24/08/2026 Till 05:30 PM (IST)

Overview

The Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) Bhopal has announced a recruitment drive for Assistant Professor positions, inviting online applications from eligible candidates. This recruitment aims to fill 31 vacancies for Assistant Professor Grade-I and Grade-II roles, with the application window open from July 14, 2026, to August 24, 2026.

Eligibility / Education Qualification

Post NameQualificationExperience / Other
Assistant Professor Grade-II (on Contract Basis) (Level-10)Ph.D. in relevant discipline and first class (60% or 6.5/10 CGPA) in preceding degrees. For Architecture and Planning: Master's Degree in relevant discipline with first class (60% or 6.5/10 CGPA) in preceding degrees (Bachelor degree onwards).NIL. For Architecture and Planning: One year professional experience. PhD is optional.
Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level-12)Ph.D. in relevant discipline and first class (60% or 6.5/10 CGPA) in preceding degrees.One year post Ph.D. experience in Teaching and Research at an Institution of repute or Industry.

Selection Process

  1. Stage I: Qualifying Criteria & Shortlisting — Applications are screened for eligibility based on NIT Recruitment Rules and the advertisement. If there are many applicants, candidates will be shortlisted based on Academic Credit Points, with a vacancy to candidate ratio of 1:6 to 1:12.
  2. Stage II: Presentation — Shortlisted candidates will deliver a 10-minute open presentation covering research potential and fundamental aspects of teaching-learning, followed by a question-answer session. Assessment is done by a constituted committee. Minimum qualifying marks for recommendation to the next stage are 50% for UR, 45% for OBC (NCL)/EWS, 40% for SC/ST, and 35% for PwBD. A vacancy to candidate ratio of 1:4 to 1:6 will be followed for this stage.
  3. Stage III: Personal Interaction/Interview — Candidates recommended by the assessment committee will be called for a personal interaction/interview. The minimum score required to qualify for inclusion in the final merit list is 60% for UR, 54% for OBC (NCL)/EWS, 50% for SC/ST, and 45% for PwBD.

Full Details

About the Recruitment

The Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) Bhopal has released an official notification for the MANIT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive aims to appoint qualified faculty members to Assistant Professor Grade-I and Grade-II positions across various departments. MANIT Bhopal is an Institution of National Importance operating under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Post-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Details

A total of 31 vacancies are available for Assistant Professor positions, including backlog. Horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) will be maintained as per Government of India norms.
  • Total Vacancies: 31
  • Unreserved (UR): 21
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST): 03
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC) (NCL): 03
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 04
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 04 (horizontal across categories, earmarked for specific disabilities including Blindness & low vision, Deaf & hard of hearing, Locomotor Disability, Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness, and Multiple disabilities).

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and experience requirements for each post.
Post Name Qualification Experience / Other
Assistant Professor Grade-II (on Contract Basis) (Level-10) Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with a first-class (60% or 6.5/10 CGPA) in preceding degrees. For Architecture and Planning: Master's Degree in the relevant discipline with a first-class (60% or 6.5/10 CGPA) in preceding degrees (Bachelor degree onwards). NIL. For Architecture and Planning: One year professional experience. PhD is optional.
Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level-12) Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with a first-class (60% or 6.5/10 CGPA) in preceding degrees. One year post Ph.D. experience in Teaching and Research at an Institution of repute or Industry.
Note: For new entrants (candidates not currently MANIT faculty) in all departments except Architecture and Planning, a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline and a first-class (60% or 6.5/10 CGPA) in preceding degrees are mandatory. Serving regular faculty members of MANIT Bhopal are eligible to apply for higher positions in their own departments, irrespective of specialization or vacancy, if they meet other advertised criteria.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The recruitment notification indicates that fresh appointments beyond the age of 60 years are generally discouraged, except for faculty with exceptionally brilliant research careers or ongoing externally funded research projects. No specific upper age limit is mentioned for general applicants; however, candidates should refer to the detailed Schedule 'E' of the NITs (Recruitment rules) for comprehensive information.

Application Fee and Payment Method

Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee and processing charges, which vary based on category and applicant's location.
Category Fee
Candidates Applying from Abroad
UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS ₹5760.00 (₹4800.00 Application Fee + ₹960.00 Processing Charges)
SC/ST/PwBD ₹960.00 (NIL Application Fee + ₹960.00 Processing Charges)
Candidates Applying from within India
UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS ₹1500.00 (₹1000.00 Application Fee + ₹500.00 Processing Charges)
SC/ST/PwBD / Women ₹500.00 (NIL Application Fee + ₹500.00 Processing Charges)
Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate application forms for each post and department, along with separate fees. The fee and processing charges are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection process for Assistant Professor positions at MANIT Bhopal involves multiple stages designed to assess candidates' eligibility, research potential, and teaching aptitude.
  1. Stage I: Qualifying Criteria & Shortlisting — Initial screening checks for eligibility as per NIT Recruitment Rules and the advertisement. If a large number of applications are received, candidates will be shortlisted based on Academic Credit Points, maintaining a vacancy to candidate ratio of 1:6 to 1:12.
  2. Stage II: Presentation — Shortlisted candidates will give a 10-minute open presentation, divided into two parts: research potential and fundamental aspects of teaching-learning, followed by a question-answer session. A constituted committee will assess the presentations. Minimum qualifying marks for progression to Stage III are 50% for UR, 45% for OBC (NCL)/EWS, 40% for SC/ST, and 35% for PwBD. A vacancy to candidate ratio of 1:4 to 1:6 will be applied for this stage.
  3. Stage III: Personal Interaction/Interview — Candidates recommended by the assessment committee from Stage II will be invited for a personal interaction/interview. To be included in the final merit list, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 60% for UR, 54% for OBC (NCL)/EWS, 50% for SC/ST, and 45% for PwBD.
The Institute reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

There is no written exam mentioned in the notification. The selection process primarily involves presentations and interviews, focusing on research potential, teaching-learning aptitude, and personal interaction. Candidates are advised to prepare their research work and teaching methodologies for the presentation stage.

Pay Scale and Benefits

Selected candidates will be appointed as Assistant Professors at different pay levels with competitive salaries and benefits as per Government of India norms for NITs.
Post Name Pay Level Gross Salary
Assistant Professor Grade-II (on Contract Basis) Level-10Pay Band-3 with Grade Pay of Rs.6000
Assistant Professor Grade-I Level-12Pay Band-3 with Grade Pay of Rs.8000 (minimum pay of Rs.30000)
Appointments will initially be on probation for one year. Benefits will be as per the Institute's rules and Government of India guidelines.

How to Apply — Step by Step

Candidates must apply online through the official recruitment portal.
  1. Visit the official application portal: https://manitrec.samarth.edu.in.
  2. Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before proceeding with the application.
  3. Register on the portal and fill in all required information accurately.
  4. Upload all necessary documents, including educational certificates, experience letters, and category certificates (if applicable), ensuring each document is within the specified 500KB upload limit. For publications, candidates may upload only the front page or pages showing author and title details.
  5. Pay the application fee and processing charges online as per your category.
  6. Review the application form carefully before final submission. Incomplete forms or forms without the requisite fee will be summarily rejected.
  7. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Candidates serving in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Bodies/PSUs/Universities/Educational Institutions must provide a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) and 'Vigilance Clearance' from their employer at the time of interview.

Documents Required

Candidates must upload relevant documents during the online application process. Finally shortlisted candidates for the interview stage will need to bring both original and self-attested copies of these documents for verification.
  • Valid Photo ID proof (Passport/Voter ID/PAN Card/Aadhar Card/Any Government issued ID)
  • Educational Qualification Certificates (from Bachelor's degree onwards)
  • Experience Certificates
  • Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwBD) in prescribed format (OBC (NCL)/EWS Certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 will only be considered).
  • PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Publications (Journal Papers, Conference Papers, Books, Book Chapters) – front page or author/title details.
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Vigilance Clearance (for serving candidates).
  • Any other relevant documents supporting eligibility or claims made in the application.

Important Dates

Event Date
Opening date of online application form 14/07/2026 09:00 AM (IST)
Closing date of online application form 24/08/2026 Till 05:30 PM (IST)

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

QWhat is the last date to apply for MANIT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

AThe last date to apply for MANIT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is August 24, 2026, until 05:30 PM (IST). Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the deadline.

QHow many vacancies are available in MANIT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

AThere are a total of 31 vacancies for Assistant Professor positions in the MANIT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, including backlog posts across various categories.

QWhat is the application fee for MANIT Assistant Professor positions?

AFor candidates applying from within India, the application fee is ₹1500.00 for UR/OBC (NCL)/EWS categories and ₹500.00 for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates. Fees for international applicants are higher.

QWhat are the eligibility criteria for Assistant Professor Grade-I and Grade-II at MANIT Bhopal?

AFor Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level-12), a Ph.D. with one year of post-Ph.D. experience in teaching/research at a reputed institution is required. For Assistant Professor Grade-II (Level-10), a Ph.D. is required, with a Master's Degree and one year of professional experience for Architecture and Planning candidates.

QWhat is the selection process for MANIT Assistant Professor Recruitment?

AThe selection process involves three stages: initial screening and shortlisting based on eligibility and academic credit points, a presentation round to assess research and teaching potential, and a final personal interaction/interview.

QWhat is the salary for Assistant Professor Grade-I at MANIT Bhopal?

AAssistant Professor Grade-I (Level-12) at MANIT Bhopal receives a Pay Band-3 with Grade Pay of Rs.8000, with a minimum pay of Rs.30000.

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