NIT Delhi Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, Delhi

National Institute of Technology Delhi, an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, located at GT Karnal Road, Delhi, has announced a walk-in interview for the post of Assistant Professor purely on temporary basis. The engagement covers 7 vacancies across Electronics and Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering departments for Autumn Semester 2026. Eligible candidates holding a B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, and Ph.D. in the relevant discipline can appear directly for document verification and interview between 20th and 23rd July 2026 at the institute campus.

Official Notification Reference file: ADVT. NO. 08/2026

Date Posted: 13th July 2026

Hiring Organization Name: National Institute of Technology Delhi (NIT Delhi)

Organization Profile: National Institute of Technology Delhi (NITD) is one of the thirty one NIT(s) in India. Established in the year 2010, the Institute has been declared as an Institute of National importance and functions as an autonomous Institute under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Government of India. It aims to provide instructions and research facilities in various disciplines of Engineering, Science and Technology, Management, Social Sciences and Humanities for advance learning and dissemination of knowledge. The Institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in these fields.

Employment Type: Temporary, Contractual (One Semester basis)

Job Title/Designation:

• Assistant Professor (Purely on Temporary Basis)

Vacancy available in departments:

• Electronics and Communication Engineering – 1 post
• Civil Engineering – 1 post
• Electrical Engineering – 2 posts
• Aerospace Engineering – 2 posts
• Mechanical Engineering – 1 post

Essential Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech. and/or M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in the relevant area, or a relevant discipline, along with a Ph.D. in the relevant area. Preferred specializations include VLSI design and Embedded Systems for ECE, Construction Engineering & Management and Transportation Engineering for Civil, Power Electronics and Control Systems for Electrical, Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics for Aerospace, and Robotics and Industry 4.0 for Mechanical Engineering.

Experience: As per Norms.

Salary Details:

• ₹80,000 per month for candidates who have been awarded the Ph.D. degree
• ₹70,000 per month for candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis and are awaiting the award of the degree
• ₹49,650 per month for candidates in Aerospace Engineering possessing only B.E./B.Tech. and M.Tech./M.E. in the relevant field

Job Location: Delhi

Apply Mode: Walk-in Interview (Offline, in person)

Important Dates:

• ECE: 20th July 2026, reporting at 11:00 AM
• Civil Engineering: 21st July 2026, reporting at 11:00 AM
• Electrical Engineering: 22nd July 2026, reporting at 11:00 AM
• Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering: 23rd July 2026, reporting at 11:00 AM
• Entry for walk-in closes at 2:00 PM on each scheduled date

Organization Website: https://nitdelhi.ac.in/

How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates must appear in person, along with a duly filled application form, all original certificates for verification, and one set of self-attested photocopies, at the walk-in interview venue on the date allotted to their respective department.

Organization address:
National Institute of Technology Delhi,
Plot No. FA7,Zone P1, GT Karnal Road,
Delhi-110036

Official Notification for Reference: NIT Delhi– Job Opening Notification

Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification of the Institution/University for details qualifications and other details, before applying.

General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the NIT Delhi jobs:

• The number of vacancies is tentative and may be increased or decreased at the Institute’s discretion.
• The engagement is initially for One Semester (Autumn Semester 2026) and may be extended or curtailed based on performance and requirement.
• The contract can be ended by either side with one month’s notice, or one month’s salary in lieu of notice.
• This is a stop-gap arrangement, and selected candidates cannot claim extension or regular appointment.
• All original documents, along with a valid Government photo ID, must be produced at the time of interview.
• Interviews will be held only after document verification; candidates found ineligible will not be permitted to appear.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.
• Contractual employees are entitled to 4 Casual Leaves during one semester, with excess leave treated as Leave Without Pay.

NIT Delhi offers a valuable opportunity for Ph.D. holders and thesis-submitted candidates to gain teaching experience at a premier technical institute, Delhi. With walk-in interviews scheduled across five engineering departments, candidates meeting the eligibility norms should carry all required documents and report well before time. This temporary faculty drive strengthens NIT Delhi’s academic strength for the upcoming Autumn Semester 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the last date to appear for the NIT Delhi Assistant Professor walk-in interview? The walk-in interviews are scheduled between 20th and 23rd July 2026, depending on the department, with entry closing at 2:00 PM each day.
2. What is the salary for the Assistant Professor post at NIT Delhi? Selected candidates will receive ₹80,000 per month if the Ph.D. is awarded, or ₹70,000 per month if the thesis is submitted and pending award.
3. What qualification is required for the Assistant Professor recruitment at NIT Delhi? Candidates need a B.E./B.Tech. and/or M.E./M.Tech. along with a Ph.D. in the relevant engineering discipline.
4. Is this Assistant Professor post at NIT Delhi permanent? No, the engagement is purely on a temporary basis, initially for One Semester (Autumn Semester 2026).
5. Where will the NIT Delhi Assistant Professor interview be conducted? The interview will be held in the Committee Room, 4th Floor, Admin Block, NIT Delhi, GT Karnal Road, Delhi.
6. Is TA/DA provided for the NIT Delhi walk-in interview? No, the Institute will not pay any TA/DA for appearing in the walk-in interview.

7. How many vacancies are available in this NIT Delhi Assistant Professor recruitment? A total of 7 vacancies are available across Electronics and Communication, Civil, Electrical, Aerospace, and Mechanical Engineering departments.