SVNIT Recruitment 2026: 17 Assistant Professor Grade-I – Apply Online @ svnit.ac.in

Notice information

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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Note: The number of posts may vary at the time of final selection / recruitment. Reservation of posts is governed by the Central Educational Institutes (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Act, 2019, treating the institution as one unit per MHRD Notification F.No.33-3/2018-TS.III dated 5 November 2019.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with first class in all preceding degrees (from Bachelor's Degree onwards). Essential qualifications, experience, credit points, and terms & conditions are as per Schedule 'E' of the NIT Statutes published in the Gazette of India dated 24 July 2017 (Annexure-I).
• Recognition of Degrees: All degrees must be from an institution/university recognized by UGC, AICTE, AIU, or Government of India.
• Foreign Degrees: Ph.D. and/or preceding degrees from abroad are acceptable if offered by a national university/institution of the respective country, or by institutions in QS/THE World Rankings up to 500.
• First Class Determination: Where "first class" is not explicitly mentioned, candidates must have secured at least 6.5 CGPA (10-point scale) or 60% aggregate. No conversion between CGPA and percentage is permitted — original grade card/marksheet values apply.
• Experience Requirements:
• Teaching/research experience must be from CFTIs, Institutes of National Importance, state-funded/centrally funded institutions, CSIR/DRDO/DAE/DBT/DST/ISRO labs, NIRF-ranked (top 100) institutions for any two years, or foreign institutions in QS/THE ranking up to 500.
• Industrial experience in PSU or private industry with turnover exceeding ₹500 crores is considered.
• Postdoctoral fellow experience from qualifying institutions (QS/THE up to 500) counts for Level 12 appointment.
• Part-time experience, teaching assistantships, and visiting/guest faculty roles are not counted.
• Only continuous regular positions exceeding six months count toward total experience.
• Inbreeding Condition: Candidates who obtained their Ph.D. from SVNIT Surat must have a gap of 3 years between Ph.D. notification date and the last date of online application submission (not applicable to existing SVNIT faculty).
• Experience at Level 12: Requirement of experience at AGP ₹6,000 or ₹7,000 means experience at Pay Level 10 (₹57,700–₹98,200) or Pay Level 11 (₹68,900–₹1,17,200) per MHRD letter F.No.15-4/2017 TC dated 27 October 2017.
• Desirable Specializations: Listed per department in Annexure-II of the advertisement. The Institute reserves the right to consider any area of specialization.
• Applicable Departments: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Mathematics & Humanities.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection process for SVNIT Surat Assistant Professor Grade-I recruitment follows the four-tier flexible faculty recruitment rules as per NIT Statutes:
• Application Scrutiny & Shortlisting: Applications are screened against prescribed eligibility criteria and credit point requirements. Departments may set shortlisting norms higher than the minimum eligibility — mere fulfillment of minimum criteria does not guarantee a call for interview. Shortlisting criteria may vary across departments and specializations.
• Written Screening Test / Presentation / Interview: The Institute reserves the right to call shortlisted candidates for any combination of written test, presentation, and interview after screening by the committee. Detailed procedure and schedule will be intimated via the Institute website.
• Presentation/Seminar: Shortlisted candidates may be required to deliver a presentation/seminar in the respective department in addition to facing the selection committee.
• Original Document Verification: Candidates must produce all original documents and government-approved photo identity proof at the time of screening test/presentation/interview.
• Board of Governors Approval: Final appointment, pay fixation, and pay protection decisions are made by the Board of Governors (BoG) on recommendations of the duly constituted selection committee. Experienced/meritorious candidates may be granted higher starting pay.
• Important Clauses:
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for written test/presentation/interview.
• Candidates working abroad may be considered for online presentation/interview (except written test).
• Application IDs of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the Institute website: svnit.ac.in.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
• Probation period: One year from date of appointment.

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Application Procedure & Important Dates

• The application process has two mandatory steps — both must be completed for the application to be considered valid:
• Step 1 – Online Application: Register and fill the application form at svnitrec.samarth.edu.in, upload a recent passport-size photograph (within 3 months), fill the credit point summary sheet, and pay the application fee of ₹1,000 (if applicable). Portal closes at 5:00 PM on 30 November 2026.
• Step 2 – Hard Copy Submission: Download the completed application form and credit point summary sheet, number and sign all pages, self-attest all supporting documents, and send the hard copy by post to:Deputy Registrar (Establishment), Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Ichchhanath, Dumas Road, Surat – 395 007, GujaratReceipt must reach SVNIT Surat by 07 December 2026.
• The envelope must be superscribed with: Advertisement No. ______ dated ______, Post applied for ______, Department of ______, Application ID No. ______
• Download SVNIT Assistant Professor Grade-I (Pay Level 12) Official Notification PDF

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Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Candidates must attach self-attested copies of the following documents with the hard copy of the application form:
• Age Proof (Matriculation Certificate or Birth Certificate)
• 10th Mark Sheet / Grade Sheet and Certificate
• 12th Mark Sheet / Grade Sheet and Certificate
• Graduation (Bachelor's Degree) Mark Sheet / Grade Sheet and Certificate
• Post-Graduation (Master's Degree) Mark Sheet / Grade Sheet and Certificate
• Ph.D. Degree / Certificate
• Caste (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) / EWS and/or Disability Certificate in prescribed DoPT format. OBC-NCL certificate must be issued after 01 April 2026. PwD candidates must have ≥40% disability.
• Ex-Serviceman Certificate in prescribed proforma (if applicable)
• Experience Certificates specifying exact duration, designation, and pay scale at each position
• Documents in support of claimed credit points — first page of each research paper, patents, projects, achievements
• Proof of application processing fee payment
• Printout of online-submitted application form with credit point summary sheet (all pages numbered and signed, total page count on first page)
• Government-approved Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer for candidates in regular Government/PSU/Autonomous service (Annexure-V)
• Key Instructions:
• Application must be filled online at svnitrec.samarth.edu.in — hard copy alone is not acceptable; soft copy alone is also not acceptable.
• Separate applications with separate fees must be submitted for each post/pay level/department.
• All pages of hard copy must be numbered and signed; supporting documents must be self-attested.
• No changes in application data after final online submission.
• The Institute is not responsible for postal delays. Applications received after 07 December 2026 will be rejected.
• All legal disputes subject to Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat.

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What is the application fee for SVNIT Surat Assistant Professor recruitment?

• The non-refundable application processing fee is ₹1,000 per application, payable online only. SC, ST, PwD, female candidates, and existing SVNIT Surat faculty members are exempted from payment.

What is the salary for Assistant Professor Grade-I at SVNIT Surat?

• Pay Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix: ₹1,01,500 – ₹1,67,400 per month plus admissible allowances (DA, HRA, etc.). Additional facilities include CPDA, medical benefits, LTC, and NPS-2004 pension scheme.

What are the eligibility qualifications for SVNIT Assistant Professor Grade-I?

• Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with first class (minimum 6.5 CGPA on 10-point scale or 60% aggregate) in all preceding degrees from Bachelor's onwards. Qualifications must follow Schedule 'E' of NIT Statutes (Gazette of India, 24 July 2017). Relevant teaching/research/industrial experience from recognized institutions is required as per Annexure-I.

What is the selection process for SVNIT Assistant Professor recruitment?

• The process involves: (1) Application scrutiny and departmental shortlisting, (2) Screening test / presentation / interview (any combination as decided by the Institute), and (3) Final recommendation by the Selection Committee and approval by the Board of Governors. No TA/DA is paid. Shortlisted candidates must attend in person; candidates abroad may be considered for online interview.