NIT Warangal Visiting Consultant, Food Safety Officer

About the Recruitment

The National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal) has issued a notification for the NIT Warangal Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for various contract-based positions. This recruitment drive aims to fill 3 vacancies for the roles of Visiting Consultant (Legal Advisor), Food Safety Officer, and Student Counsellor. Candidates who meet the specified eligibility criteria can apply online through the official website, nitw.ac.in, from July 29, 2026, to August 28, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals to join a prestigious national institute.

Post-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Details

NIT Warangal has announced a total of 3 vacancies across different posts. The distribution of these vacancies is as follows:

Post Name	Total Posts
Visiting Consultant (Legal Advisor)	1
Food Safety Officer (On Contract)	1
Student Counsellor (On Contract)	1
Total	3

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the following educational qualifications and experience requirements for each post:

Post Name	Qualification	Experience / Other
Visiting Consultant (Legal Advisor)	Advocate OR Retired Central/State Government Officer	Minimum 3 years standing at the Bar with expertise in dealing with service matters at the Hon'ble High Court of Telangana/Central Administrative Tribunal Telangana Circle OR Officers retired from Central/State Government bodies not below the rank of Under Secretary to Government of India or equivalent, having at least 3 years experience in handling legal matters.
Food Safety Officer (On Contract)	Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology (minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA/UGC point scale)	Desirable: Master's Degree in Food Safety/Food Science or related disciplines or Diploma/Certificate in Food Safety/Quality Management. Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in food safety, quality control or related roles.
Student Counsellor (On Contract)	B.A/B.Sc. (Psychology) with certificate of Diploma in Counselling OR M.A/M.Sc. (Psychology) OR MBBS with Master's/Diploma in Psychiatric Medicine	Minimum of 3 years experience in providing counselling to students at Educational Institutes (for B.A/B.Sc. holders) OR Minimum of 2 years experience in providing counselling to students at Educational Institutes (for M.A/M.Sc. holders) OR Minimum of 1 year experience in providing counselling to students at Educational Institutes (for MBBS holders).

Age Limit and Relaxation

The official notification does not specify a general age limit for these positions. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed official notification PDF for any specific age criteria or relaxation rules applicable to different categories.

Application Fee and Payment Method

Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee as per their category. The fee structure is as follows:

Category	Fee
General/OBC	Rs. 500
SC/ST	Rs. 300
Women	Rs. 300

The application fee must be paid online through the prescribed payment gateway during the application process.

Selection Process

The selection process for the NIT Warangal Recruitment 2026 will primarily involve an interview. A written test may also be conducted if deemed necessary by the institute, based on the number of applications received.

1. Interview
2. Test — (if required)

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The official notification does not provide a specific exam pattern or syllabus. If a test is conducted, details regarding its pattern and syllabus will likely be communicated to eligible candidates separately. For the interview, candidates should prepare based on their qualifications, experience, and the requirements of the respective post.

Pay Scale and Benefits

Selected candidates for these contract-based positions will receive a competitive monthly salary as detailed below:

Post Name	Gross Salary
Visiting Consultant (Legal Advisor)	Rs. 50,000/- per month
Food Safety Officer (On Contract)	Rs. 60,000/- per month
Student Counsellor (On Contract)	Rs. 60,000/- per month

Further details regarding other benefits or terms of contract will be as per NIT Warangal norms and the specific contract agreement.

How to Apply — Step by Step

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications online by the specified deadline. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Visit the official website of NIT Warangal at nitw.ac.in.
2. Navigate to the "Recruitment" or "Careers" section to find the notification for Visiting Consultant, Food Safety Officer, and Student Counsellor posts.
3. Click on the "Apply Online" link for the relevant recruitment.
4. Register yourself by providing the necessary details, if required, and log in to the application portal.
5. Fill out the online application form accurately with all personal, educational, and experience details.
6. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and all required documents/certificates in the prescribed format and size.
7. Pay the application fee online using the available payment options (e.g., Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card).
8. Review all the entered information carefully before final submission to avoid any errors.
9. Submit the application form and take a printout of the submitted form for your records.

Documents Required

Candidates should be ready with the following documents for the online application and subsequent selection stages:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned copy of signature
• Educational qualification certificates (Mark sheets and Degree/Diploma certificates)
• Experience certificates (if applicable)
• Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
• ID proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc.)
• Any other relevant documents as specified in the official notification.

Important Dates

Key dates related to the NIT Warangal Recruitment 2026 are provided below:

Event	Date
Notification Date	29 Jul 2026
Application Start Date	29 Jul 2026
Last Date to Apply	28 Aug 2026

Important Links

Access the official notification and website through the links below:

Link Description	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click here
Official Website	Click here