National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra in Haryana has invited Indian nationals with excellent academic and professional records to apply for engagement as Adjunct Faculty in 13 departments, under Advertisement No. 35/2026. This Adjunct Faculty Recruitment is a rolling advertisement with no fixed closing date. The honorarium goes up to Rs. 1,80,000 per month for Adjunct Professors. The last date for the Fourth Round is 6 November 2026, 5:30 PM, and later applications are considered in the next round.
Date Posted: 6th November 2026
Institution Name: National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (Under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India)
Advertisement/Notification No.: Advt. No. 35/2026
Institution Profile: The Institute changed over to the 4-year B.Tech. Degree courses with effect from the academic year 1985-86. The new courses was designated as B. Tech. The annual intake in B.Tech programme at present is 540. Special three-year degree courses in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, designated as ‘Bachelor of Engineering for in-service engineering diploma holders were introduced from the session 1982-83. However, these courses were discontinued by the Govt. of Haryana in the year 2000. The 2-year M.Sc. (Engg.) degree courses in various disciplines were redesignated as M. Tech. degree courses with effect form the session 1983-84. Now the duration of the Courses is 2 years. The annual intake in M.Tech programme at present is 165. From the session 1987-88, the Institute introduced a four-year B. Tech. degree programme in Computer Engineering with an intake of 30 students.
Employment Type: Adjunct Engagement (Honorarium Basis)
Post Name/Designation: The Institute is engaging Adjunct Faculty in the following departments
| Department/School | Subject/Specialization | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Structural, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Environmental, Transportation Engineering, Surveying or any Civil Engineering specialization | Not Specified |
| Electrical Engineering | Power System/High Voltage/Smart Grid/Micro Grid, Power Electronics & Drives/Power Quality, Control System/Computational Intelligence and Optimization | Not Specified |
| Mechanical Engineering | Design, Thermal, Production | Not Specified |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | Electronic Device and Circuits, Signal and Image Processing, Microwave and RF Engineering, Computing and Expert Systems | Not Specified |
| Computer Engineering | Algorithmic Computation, Computer Networks, Software Engineering, Nomadic & High Performance Computing, Pattern Recognition & Machine Learning, Database & Analytics, Image Processing & Computer Vision, Information Security | Not Specified |
| Physics | Electronics/Instrumentation/Experimental Physics/Theoretical Physics | Not Specified |
| Chemistry | Organic/Inorganic/Physical Chemistry | Not Specified |
| Mathematics and Computing | Pure/Applied Mathematics, Statistics and/or Operational Research | Not Specified |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | Language – English, Economics/Management/Psychology, preferably with Professional Ethics/IPR | Not Specified |
| Business Administration | General/Operation Management, Information Technology, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management | Not Specified |
| Computer Applications | Programming Languages & Web Development, Hardware Technologies, Graphics & Multimedia, Computing & Networks, AI/Soft Computing/Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Database Management | Not Specified |
| Architecture and Planning | Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Industrial/Product Design, Sustainable Architecture, Urban/Regional/City Planning, Housing, Transportation, Environmental and Infrastructure Planning | Not Specified |
| VLSI Design & Systems Engineering | High Speed Interconnects, AI/ML in VLSI, Nano Scale devices & SOC Arch., RF Circuits, IOT & Cyber Physical Systems, Biomedical Signal Processing & Chip Design, Embedded AI | Not Specified |
Required Educational Qualifications for Adjunct Faculty: Candidates should be
- An accomplished professional in their chosen field, comparable to at least the top one third of the regular faculty in professional expertise and reputation
- Someone whose association adds value to the academic programmes, students, Department or Institute
- A candidate from industry or a research organization with significant domain knowledge. A postgraduate or Ph.D. degree may not be essential
- Holding degrees and certificates from recognized Universities or Institutes
Candidate Profile: The Institute is looking for candidates who are
- Serving or retired scientists, engineers, physicians, professionals, academicians and practitioners such as advocates, artists and bankers
- Policymakers, officials and managers with experience in reputed industries, PSUs, R&D organizations or academic institutions of the Central or State Government
- Civil servants (IAS/IPS or officials of Central/State Government) and professionals from professional councils and statutory bodies
- Persons working with reputed overseas academic, research and industrial organizations who have a demonstrated interest in Indian issues
Required Experience: Normally at least 10 years of experience in the relevant field is desirable
- More than 5 years of experience can be considered in emerging and cutting-edge technologies
- Industry or research experience should be in Government, a Public Enterprise or a National Laboratory
- Experience in private industry is considered if the company is incorporated under the Indian Companies Act of 1956
Pay Scale/Pay Level:
The honorarium depends on the designation
| Designation | Maximum Honorarium |
|---|---|
| Adjunct Professor | Rs. 1,80,000 per month, or Rs. 8,000 per day, or Rs. 2,000 per hour |
| Adjunct Fellow | Rs. 1,20,000 per month, or Rs. 6,000 per day, or Rs. 1,500 per hour |
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected through the following stages
- Screening of applications, with shortlisting criteria that may be higher than those advertised
- Presentation and interview before the Selection Committee, at the candidate’s own cost
- Verification of original documents
- Medical examination of selected candidates
Job Location: Kurukshetra, Haryana
Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | Not Specified |
| Application Start Date | Not Specified (rolling advertisement) |
| Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy | 6 November 2026, 5:30 PM (Fourth Round). Applications received later will be considered in the next round |
| Walk-in/Interview Date | Not Applicable – The date and place will be notified separately to shortlisted candidates |
Apply Mode: Offline (Hard Copy by Post)
How to Apply for this Position?
Candidates need to download the prescribed application form and annexures from the Institute website, fill them in and attach self-attested copies of their certificates. The complete set must reach the Registrar, and a separate application is needed for each post, department and discipline.
Application Procedure: Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply for this post
- Download the application form and annexures from the Institute website
- Fill in the form and annexure sheets completely
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all certificates
- Write the post applied for, department and discipline on the top-left corner of the envelope
- Send a separate application for each post, department and discipline
- Send the set to The Registrar, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra – 136119 (Haryana) so that it reaches by 6 November 2026, 5:30 PM for the Fourth Round
- Candidates in Govt., autonomous or PSU service should apply through proper channel, with an advance photocopy if the original may be delayed
Documents Required: Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
- Application form and annexure sheets in the prescribed format
- Self-attested photocopies of educational certificates and degrees
- Experience certificates showing relevant professional experience
- Details of professional achievements and reputation
- No Objection Certificate, for candidates employed in Govt./Autonomous bodies/PSUs, at the time of interview
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Government-issued ID proof
- Original documents for verification at the time of interview
Important Links:
| Link Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | NIT Kurukshetra Adjunct Faculty Recruitment Notification (This link is taken from the institution official website) |
| Institution Official Website | www.nitkkr.ac.in |
| Application Link | Not Applicable – apply via hard copy by post only. The application form can be downloaded from the Institute website |
Disclaimer for Candidates: Candidates are requested to carefully read and review the official notification before applying, as the information above is presented for general reference only and the official advertisement shall be treated as final and authoritative in case of any discrepancy.
Institution address:
The Registrar,
National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra,
Kurukshetra – 136119,
Haryana, India.
Benefits of Joining NIT Kurukshetra:
- Chance to share your professional expertise with students at an Institute under the Ministry of Education
- Honorarium of up to Rs. 1,80,000 per month for Adjunct Professors
- Flexible engagement on a monthly, daily or hourly basis
- Opportunity to work across 13 engineering, science and management departments
- Rolling advertisement, so applications are processed throughout the year
Frequently Asked Questions for Adjunct Faculty Recruitment
- Who has released this notification?
National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, under Advt. No. 35/2026. - Which post is advertised?
Adjunct Faculty, with the designations Adjunct Professor and Adjunct Fellow. - Is this a rolling advertisement?
Yes, there is no closing date, and applications are processed periodically throughout the year. - What is the last date for the Fourth Round?
It is 6 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM. Applications received after that are considered in the next round. - How can candidates apply?
Candidates must send the prescribed application form with self-attested copies of documents to the Registrar, NIT Kurukshetra, by post. - Who can apply?
Serving and retired professionals, academicians, practitioners, officials and managers from reputed industries, PSUs, R&D organizations, government service and overseas organizations. - How much experience is needed?
Normally at least 10 years in the relevant field, or more than 5 years in emerging and cutting-edge technologies. - What is the honorarium?
Up to Rs. 1,80,000 per month for Adjunct Professors and up to Rs. 1,20,000 per month for Adjunct Fellows. - Is a Ph.D. or postgraduate degree compulsory?
No, it may not be essential for candidates from industry or research organizations. - Is there any age limit or application fee?
The notification does not mention any age limit, age relaxation or application fee.
NIT Kurukshetra is offering experienced professionals and academicians a good chance to share their expertise as adjunct faculty. If you meet the requirements, prepare your application and documents and send them to the Registrar before 6 November 2026, 5:30 PM, or for the next round.
