The Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur (VNIT) has released the official VNIT Nagpur Adjunct Faculty Recruitment 2026 Notification for engagement of Adjunct Faculty (Professor of Practice) on a contractual basis. This recruitment is aimed at bringing experienced industry and R&D professionals into academics to strengthen practical learning.

Under this recruitment drive, VNIT Nagpur invites applications for Adjunct Assistant Professor of Practice, Adjunct Associate Professor of Practice, and Adjunct Professor of Practice across multiple departments. Eligible candidates can apply online from 03 February 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 21 February 2026. Details related to eligibility, age limit, honorarium, selection process, syllabus, and how to apply are given below.

VNIT Nagpur Adjunct Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Note: As per the official notification, no application fee details are specified.

Age Limit

Note: Age-related conditions, if any, will be governed by institute norms.

Educational Qualification & Eligibility

Candidates must fulfill the following experience-based eligibility criteria depending on the position applied for:

Desirable Qualifications (Indicative)

• Post-Doctoral experience

• Patents / Awards / Fellowships

• Industry-funded or sponsored project experience

• Product development exposure

• Administrative or editorial experience

• High citation index / H-Index (for senior levels)

• Familiarity with NIRF & global ranking systems (for Professor level)

Vacancy Details (High Priority)

The exact number of vacancies is not fixed and will be decided by VNIT based on departmental requirements.

Participating Departments / Centres

• Applied Mechanics

• Computer Science & Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Electronics & Communication Engineering

• Mining Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Centre for VLSI & Nanotechnology

• Physics

VNIT Adjunct Faculty Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The VNIT Nagpur Adjunct Faculty Selection Process 2026 includes:

1. Scrutiny of Online Applications

2. Shortlisting based on credentials and experience

3. Personal Interview

4. Document Verification

Final selection will be as per institute norms.

Exam Pattern / Syllabus

There is no written examination for this recruitment.

Evaluation Criteria

• Domain expertise

• Industry / R&D experience

• Contribution to teaching, research, and innovation

• Interaction during interview

VNIT Adjunct Faculty Salary 

The engagement is honorarium-based, payable per day / class / session.

Note: Actual honorarium will be decided by the Selection Committee and may be modified by the competent authority.

How to Apply for VNIT Nagpur Adjunct Faculty Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online only by following the steps below:

1. Visit the official website 

2. Open the recruitment portal 

3. Complete new user registration

4. Log in and read the detailed notification carefully

5. Fill the online application form with correct details

6. Upload scanned copies of required documents

7. Review and submit the application

8. Download and print the submitted form for reference

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Required Documents

• Proof of Educational Qualificationb

• Experience Certificates

• Industry / R&D Work Proof

• Patents / Awards / Publications (if applicable)

• Identity Proof

• Any other relevant supporting documents

FAQs – VNIT Nagpur Adjunct Faculty Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date to apply for VNIT Nagpur Adjunct Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 21 February 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in VNIT Nagpur Adjunct Faculty Vacancy 2026?
The number of vacancies is not fixed and will be decided department-wise.

Q3. What is the salary for VNIT Adjunct Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Honorarium ranges from ₹1.00 Lakh to ₹1.50 Lakhs, depending on the position.

Q4. Is there any written exam for VNIT Adjunct Faculty Notification 2026?
No written exam is conducted. Selection is based on shortlisting and interview.

Q5. What is the eligibility for VNIT Adjunct Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have 20 years of relevant industry or R&D experience.

Q6. Is the VNIT Adjunct Faculty application form online or offline?
The application process is online only.

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Disclaimer

This article is published for informational purposes only. Candidates are advised to refer to the official VNIT Nagpur notification for complete and authentic details. The institute reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process.