NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026: 34 Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor (Gr I, Gr II) Posts
National Institute of Technology Warangal has invited online applications for 34 faculty posts: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade I and Assistant Professor Grade II. The pay is on Pay Level 10 to Pay Level 14A, with housing if available, NPS and a ₹5 lakh seed grant that may be given to new faculty. If you hold a Ph.D. and want to teach at an Institution of National Importance in Telangana, read this carefully.
The last date is 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST. More than 70 percent of the seats are for Assistant Professor Grade II, and each post has its own age limit and reservation split, so check your own row below. Not sure about the other teaching and faculty jobs? Stay with GovtJobsAlert.in and we will walk you through every step.
What Are the Key Highlights of NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Institute of Technology Warangal (Ministry of Education, Government of India) |
| Advertisement | F. No. NITW/FR-2/2026 dated 15.10.2026 |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade I, Assistant Professor Grade II |
| Total Vacancies | 34 (including backlog vacancies) |
| Job Location | Warangal, Telangana |
| Who Can Apply | Indian citizens and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card holders |
| Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
How Many Vacancies Are There in NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The seats differ for every post, so read the row for the post you want. A star in the notification means a backlog vacancy.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professor (Pay Level 14A) | UR 1 / OBC 0 / SC 0 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Pay Level 13A2) | UR 3 / OBC 0 / SC 0 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 3 |
| Assistant Professor Grade I (Pay Level 12) | UR 2 / OBC 0 / SC 2 (1 + 1 backlog) / ST 2 (1 + 1 backlog) / EWS 0 | 6 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II (Pay Level 10) | UR 10 / OBC 5 / SC 2 / ST 4 (all backlog) / EWS 3 | 24 |
Professor and Associate Professor have no reserved seat for OBC, SC, ST or EWS. PwD reservation applies as per Government of India orders, and the notification gives no separate PwD count.
Department-wise Vacancies
| Department | Seats by Post | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology (BT) | Asst Prof Gr II 1 | 1 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | Professor 1, Associate Professor 1, Asst Prof Gr II 2 | 4 |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | Associate Professor 1 | 1 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (CS) | Asst Prof Gr I 2, Asst Prof Gr II 3 | 5 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC) | Asst Prof Gr II 2 | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | Asst Prof Gr II 2 | 2 |
| Mathematics (MA) | Asst Prof Gr I 2, Asst Prof Gr II 2 | 4 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | Asst Prof Gr II 4 | 4 |
| Management Studies (MS) | Asst Prof Gr II 3 | 3 |
| Physics (PH) | Asst Prof Gr II 1 | 1 |
| Computational and Data Science (CD) | Associate Professor 1, Asst Prof Gr I 2, Asst Prof Gr II 3 | 6 |
| Education (ED) | Asst Prof Gr II 1 | 1 |
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Chemistry and Humanities and Social Sciences have no vacancy. No applications are solicited there, but candidates already serving at NIT Warangal may apply.
What Is the Eligibility for NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
Every level needs a Ph.D. in the respective discipline with First Class in the preceding degrees. A Ph.D. taken directly after BE/B.Tech. is also accepted, but you need First Class at the Bachelor’s level. All degrees must be from an institute or university recognised by UGC, AICTE or the Government of India. The preceding degrees asked by each department are below, and the area of specialisation also counts when candidates are shortlisted.
| Department | Preceding Degrees Required | Areas of Specialisation |
|---|---|---|
| BT | BE/B.Tech. (Biotechnology); ME/M.Tech. or equivalent (Biotechnology) | Neurobiology, Virology, Regenerative Medicine |
| CE | BE/B.Tech. (Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Construction Management, Geoinformatics, Geotechnical Engineering); ME/M.Tech. or equivalent (Construction Technology and Management, Water Resources, Geoinformatics, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering) | Groundwater Modelling and Management, Computational Hydraulics, Water Resources Systems, Ecohydrology, GeoAI and Analytics, LiDAR and Hyperspectral Remote Sensing, Rock Mechanics, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Offshore Geotechnics, Soil Dynamics, Geomechanics, Transportation Planning, Freight Modeling, Transport Economics, Digital and Sustainable Construction, Quality Management, Contracts Management |
| CH | BE/B.Tech. (Chemical Engineering); ME/M.Tech. or equivalent (Chemical, Petrochemical, Petroleum Technology, Process Control and Instrumentation, Polymer Technology, Biochemical, Energy, Nanotechnology, Environmental Engineering) | Digital twins and AI-enabled modeling for chemical processes; Intelligent controls; Critical minerals extraction and processing; Biomedical engineering |
| CS | BE/B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science); ME/M.Tech. or equivalent (Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Information Security, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Quantum Technology) | Computer Architecture, High Performance Computing, Quantum Technology, Theoretical Computer Science, Robotics, Drone Technologies |
| CD | Route 1: BE/B.Tech. and ME/M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing, Computer Science & Engineering, IT, or AI and Data Science (M.Tech. may also be Software Engineering). Route 2: B.Sc. and MCA, then ME/M.Tech. in the same fields. Route 3: M.Sc. (Computer Science or Data Science), then ME/M.Tech. in the same fields | Theoretical Data Science and Algorithms, Parallel and Distributed Computing, Cognitive Computing and BCI, Augmented Intelligence, Cloud, Neuromorphic Computing, Hardware Security, Big Data and External Memory Models, Cyber Physical Systems |
| EE | BE/B.Tech. (Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering); ME/M.Tech. or equivalent (Power Systems, Energy Engineering, Power Electronics and Drives, Electric Vehicles, Smart Electric Grid, Control & Automation, Control Systems, Instrumentation & Control, Signal Processing, Embedded Systems, High Voltage, Insulation Engineering) | Control and Automation; Power Systems and Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles |
| EC | BE/B.Tech. (Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation); ME/M.Tech. or equivalent (VLSI, Embedded System, Communication, Signal Processing, Electronics & Communication Engineering) | Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Verification and tape out, Digital IC/ASIC Design Verification and tape out, VLSI Fabrication, VLSI systems and Architectures, Embedded Systems and Firmware Development |
| MS | MBA, M.Com., M.Tech. or equivalent (CSE, IT, Data Science, Analytics), or M.Sc. or equivalent (Computer Science, Information Technology) | IT and IT Enabled Systems, Information Systems, Business Analytics |
| MA | BS/B.Sc.; and M.Sc. or equivalent (Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics & Scientific Computing, Statistics, Operations Research) | Operations Research, Database Management System, Data Structures & Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Several Complex Variables |
| ME | BE/B.Tech. (Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing, Industrial, Automobile, Aerospace Engineering); ME/M.Tech. or equivalent (Mechanical, Automobile, Industrial, Aerospace, Production, Manufacturing Engineering) | Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Automobile Engineering, Sustainable Mobility, Automobile systems, Aerospace Engineering, Compressible flow, Applied Mechanics, Manufacturing |
| PH | BS/B.Sc. (Physics, Engineering Physics); and M.Sc. or equivalent (Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Photonics, Electronics) | Theoretical Physics (Quantum Computation, High Energy Physics, Astrophysics); Photonics (Lasers, Quantum Optics); Electronics (VLSI, Embedded Systems) |
| ED | B.Sc./BS; M.Sc. or equivalent (Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry); and M.Ed. (or M.Ed. with specialisation). OR B.A.; M.A. (Psychology, Philosophy or allied subjects); and M.Ed. (or M.Ed. with specialisation) | Educational Studies, Educational Technology, Pedagogy of Mathematics, Pedagogy of Physical Sciences |
Experience and Credit Points
Experience and other terms follow Schedule E of the Statutes of NITs (Gazette S.O. 947(E) dated 21.07.2017, read with the Gazette dated 06.06.2023). This notification does not list the years of experience, so open the Statutes link in Essential Links. The cumulative essential credit points are only the minimum for scrutiny, and meeting them does not guarantee shortlisting or appointment.
Who Cannot Apply Freely
If you earned your Ph.D. at NIT Warangal, you can apply only after at least 3 years of post-Ph.D. experience. This does not apply to people already on the faculty (regular or contract) of NIT Warangal. In special cases the Board of Governors may approve an exception, recorded in writing.
Age Limit
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade II | 35 years |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | 40 years |
| Associate Professor | 45 years |
| Professor | 50 years |
In exceptional cases, for a high value of sponsored R&D grants, publication record or Ph.D. guidance, age can be relaxed up to 60 years for fresh recruits. Other age relaxation is as per Government of India orders, and the notification does not give category-wise years. Eligibility is decided on the last date of submission, 30 November 2026.
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What Is the Salary for NIT Warangal Faculty Posts 2026?
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14A |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A2 |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | Level 12 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | Level 10 |
The notification gives the pay levels but no basic pay figure. It lists Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance and other Central Government allowances, campus housing as per norms (House Rent Allowance if none is available), children education allowance, medical reimbursement with cashless treatment at Warangal and Hyderabad, LTC, and the National Pension Scheme. You also get a CPDA of ₹3 lakh, and a ₹5 lakh research seed grant may be given to new faculty. The Selection Committee may offer higher starting pay to experienced or meritorious candidates.
What Is the Selection Process for NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scrutiny | Online applications received till the last date are examined |
| Shortlisting | Criteria higher than the minimum credit points (the notice also mentions a written test here) |
| Seminar | Further shortlisting may be through a teaching and research seminar |
| Interview | Personal interview before the Selection Committee |
| Verification | Originals checked for interview-shortlisted candidates, and appointment needs medical fitness |
Departments may fix different shortlisting criteria for each post, pay level and specialisation, so your specialisation matters. A personal appearance is mandatory for applicants in India. Those outside India may be interviewed virtually in exceptional cases at the Committee’s discretion. III-Tier AC fare is paid for the interview as per rules. A candidate suitable for a lower post may be offered that lower post. The Institute may also defer or cancel the process, or leave any post unfilled.
How to Apply Online for NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the recruitment portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Fill the online form. You can complete it in more than one session |
| 3 | Upload your documents, credit point proofs, and a research and teaching statement |
| 4 | Pay the non-refundable fee for each post |
| 5 | Submit by 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
Applications come online only. Post or e-mail applications are summarily rejected, and incomplete applications are rejected too. Apply separately for each post. Keep ready your date-of-birth proof, UG and PG marksheets, and your Ph.D. degree, provisional certificate or award notification signed by the authorised signatory, not your supervisor or HoD. Also keep a Photo ID and experience certificates showing duration, pay level and nature of duties. Reserved candidates need a category certificate: OBC-NCL certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026, or an EWS certificate valid for 2026-27. Browse more post graduate government jobs if you want to compare options.
What Are the Important Dates for NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 30 November 2026 |
The notification does not mention the opening date or the interview dates. Application status and the interview schedule appear only on the recruitment portal, so log in often. Any corrigendum is published only on the Institute website.
What Is the Application Fee for NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee (per post) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹2000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹1000 |
| Indian citizens applying from abroad (all categories) | $50 |
The fee is non-refundable and is paid for every post you apply for. The notification does not name the payment modes beyond paying through the online portal.
Which Conditions Can Cancel Your NIT Warangal Faculty Application?
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Provisional candidature | Your candidature stays provisional until detailed scrutiny, and it can be rejected at any stage if you are ineligible |
| False or fake documents | Incomplete, false or misleading information or forged documents can lead to cancellation of candidature or selection, and legal action |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any manner or unsolicited queries lead to disqualification |
| Government employees | Forward your application through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate at the interview |
| Unfilled EWS seats | These are treated as unreserved as per DoPT guidelines |
| Serving faculty | In-service NIT Warangal faculty seeking higher posts or pay levels must also apply online, irrespective of specialisation |
| No-vacancy departments | Higher pay level movement there is restricted to serving faculty of that department |
| Mistakes found later | The Institute may withdraw any offer, even after the appointment order, if an inadvertent mistake is found |
| Missing documents | Applications without the required uploads are summarily rejected. Also upload the Class XII marksheet, UG and PG degree certificates with marksheets for all years, and, if claiming PwD, the disability certificate with UDID |
| Questions and RTI | No interim correspondence is entertained, and no RTI information is given during the recruitment |
Essential Links for NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026
- Download NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for NIT Warangal Faculty Recruitment 2026
- Visit NIT Warangal Official Website
- First Statutes of NITs 2017 (Schedule E)
- First Statutes of NITs 2023 Amendment
- Ministry Clarifications on Recruitment Rules
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you have a Ph.D. in one of the listed departments, this is a solid chance, so do not wait for the last evening because the portal can slow down. Apply by 30 November 2026, and see more engineering government jobs and Telangana government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.