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NIFTEM Thanjavur Faculty Recruitment 2026: Notification Overview

  • The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) has released an official notification (Advt No: A/217/2026) for the recruitment of 09 Faculty Positions. This is a significant opportunity for academic professionals in the fields of Food Technology, Agricultural Process Engineering, and related disciplines.
  • Recruitment Type: This is a Direct Recruitment process based on merit, screening tests (for Assistant Professors), and personal interviews. It is not a competitive examination requiring Prelims/Mains written tests.

Vacancy Details

  • The total of 9 vacancies are distributed across Associate and Assistant Professor roles in various specialized departments.

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

Post & SpecializationCategoryPosts
Associate Professor (Food Process Engg./Agri. Process Engg.)UR1
Associate Professor (Food Process Engg./Agri. Process Engg.)EWS1
Associate Professor (Food Process Engg./Agri. Process Engg.)ST1
Assistant Professor (Food Process Engg. / Agri. Process Engg.)UR1
Assistant Professor (Food Process Engg. / Agri. Process Engg.)OBC1
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Entomology)EWS1
Assistant Professor (Livestock Product Tech / Meat Science)UR1
Assistant Professor (Food Science / Food Science & Nutrition)SC1
Assistant Professor (Food Science and Technology)EWS1

Educational Qualification

  • Associate Professor: Doctoral Degree in Post-Harvest Technology, Food Technology/Food Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Agricultural Process Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering/Chemical Engineering specialized in Food Processing.
  • Assistant Professor (Food Process Engg./Agri. Process Engg.): Masters Degree in Post-Harvest Technology, Food Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Food Technology, Agricultural Process Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering/Chemical Engineering, specialized in Food Processing.
  • Assistant Professor (Agricultural Entomology): Masters Degree in Agricultural Entomology.
  • Assistant Professor (Livestock Product Tech/Meat Science): Masters degree in Veterinary/Animal Sciences with specialization in Livestock Products Technology/Meat Science and Technology.
  • Assistant Professor (Food Science/Nutrition): Masters Degree in Food Science/Food Science and Nutrition.
  • Assistant Professor (Food Science and Technology): Masters Degree in Food Science and Technology/Food Technology.

Age Limit & Relaxation

  • Associate Professor: Maximum 47 years.
  • Assistant Professor: Maximum 32 years (Relaxation to 35 years in case of Ph.D holders).
  • Age Relaxation Rules: OBC: 3 years for posts reserved for OBC-(NCL). SC/ST: 5 years for posts reserved for SC/ST. PwBD: 5 years for unreserved/EWS posts; 8 years (5+3) for OBC-(NCL) posts; 10 years (5+5) for SC/ST posts.

Selection Process

  • The selection for NIFTEM-T faculty positions involves the following stages:
  • Screening Test: Applicable for Assistant Professor posts to shortlist candidates for the interview.
  • Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates from the screening test (or direct applicants for Associate Professor) will be called for an interview.
  • Document Verification: Final verification of original certificates and eligibility criteria.

Application Fee

CategoryFee Amount
UR / OBC / EWSRs. 500/- + Transaction Charges
SC / ST / Women / PwBDExempted (No Fee)
  • Payment Mode: Online via SBI Collect.

Salary Structure

Post NamePay Level (VII CPC)Salary Range
Associate ProfessorLevel 13ARs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100/- Per Month
Assistant ProfessorLevel 10Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400/- Per Month

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  • Visit Official Website: Go to www.niftem-t.ac.in or use the direct link provided below.
  • Read Notification: Download and carefully read the official notification Advt No: A/217/2026 to ensure eligibility.
  • Fill Online Form: Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
  • Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required certificates in the prescribed format.
  • Pay Fee: Pay the application fee (Rs. 500/- for UR/OBC/EWS) via SBI Collect.
  • Submit & Print: Submit the form before 01 March 2026 and take a printout for future reference.
  • Hard Copy (If Required): Check the notification if a hard copy dispatch is required within 07 days of online submission.

Important Dates

  • Notification Release Date: 01 February 2026
  • Application Start Date: 01 February 2026
  • Application End Date: 01 March 2026 (30 days from publication in Employment News)
  • Hard Copy Receipt Deadline: 07 days after closing of online portal (15 days for specified remote areas)
  • Screening Test/Interview Date: To be announced later

Important Links

  • Official Notification PDF: Click here to Download
  • Apply Online Link: Click here to Apply
  • Official Website: www.niftem-t.ac.in
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