Assistant Professor Grade-I Recruitment SVNIT Surat, Gujarat

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) Surat, Gujarat, an Institute of National Importance, has announced this Assistant Professor Grade-I Recruitment for the post of Assistant Professor Grade-I (Pay Level 12) in various departments. A total of 17 vacancies are available, reserved as UR-08, OBC-03, SC-01 and ST-05, with 4% PwD reservation as per Government of India norms. Applications are invited from Indian nationals with excellent academic records and commitment to quality teaching and research. Eligible candidates can apply online up to 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM, and the signed hard copy must reach the Institute by 7 December 2026.

Date Posted: 22nd October 2026

Institution Name: Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat

Advertisement/Notification No.: Advt. No. Estt./2026/Asst. Prof/1594, Dated 15 October 2026

Institution Profile: The Institute was established as Sardar Vallabhbhai Regional College of Engineering & Technology (SVRCET) Surat in 1961 as one of the Regional Engineering Colleges (RECs) to impart technical education. The Institute had begun with offering Bachelor Degree Programmes in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. The Government of India declared the Sardar Vallabhbhai Regional College of Engineering & Technology (SVRCET) Surat to Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) Surat with status of ‘Deemed University’ with effect from 4th December, 2002. With the enactment of National Institutes of Technology Act-2007, the Institute has been granted the status of ‘Institution of National Importance’ w.e.f. August 15, 2007. The Institute now offers eleven (11) B.Tech. Degree Programmes, twenty-one (21) M.Tech. Degree Programmes, three (03) Five Years Integrated M.Sc. Degree Programmes in Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics, One (01) Five Years Integrated B.Tech and M.Tech Degree Programme and Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics. Institute offers Doctoral Degree Programme in Engineering, Science, Management and English. Institute also offers M. Tech (R) in all the engineering disciplines.

Employment Type: Regular, through direct recruitment. All appointments in Pay Level 12 are made on probation for one year, wherever applicable, and confirmed employees continue in office until the prescribed superannuation age.

Post Name/Designation:

Total Vacancies: 17 (tentative). The number of posts may vary at the time of final selection/recruitment.

Category-wise Vacancy Break-up:

Reservation for PwD at 4% applies as per Government of India norms. The Institute is taken as one unit for the purpose of reservation, and the number of vacancies in any category may be increased or decreased without notification.

Required Educational Qualifications for Assistant Professor Grade-I:

• Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, with first class in the preceding degrees (Bachelor’s degree onwards)
• Essential qualifications, experience, credit points and other conditions as per Schedule ‘E’ of the NIT Statute, published in the Gazette of India on 24 July 2017 (Annexure-I)
• All degrees from an Institute/University recognized by UGC/AICTE/AIU/GOI
• Degrees from abroad are considered if offered by the national University/Institution of that country, or by institutions in the QS/THE World Ranking up to 500
• If “first class” is not mentioned, at least 6.5 CGPA (10-point scale) or 60% marks in aggregate, as mentioned in the grade card/mark sheet, with no conversion between CGPA and percentage
• If the CGPA is on a scale other than 10-point, a first class certificate from the authorized signatory of the Institute/University (not the Mentor/Supervisor/Head of Department) must be attached, or the CGPA may be equivalently converted to a 10-point scale
• Candidates with a Ph.D. directly after a 4-year UG Engineering degree must furnish an undertaking in the format given in Annexure-III
• Minimum qualifications and desirable areas of specialization are given in Annexure-II, but the Institute may consider any area of specialization

Age Limit: Fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged, except for candidates with exceptional research and ongoing or approved externally funded research projects.

Candidate Profile:

• Indian nationals with excellent academic records, commitment to quality teaching and research, and a propensity for institutional development
• Candidates from all over the country and abroad, and women candidates, are encouraged to apply
• Serving SVNIT faculty may apply through the online portal for higher posts, subject to other advertised criteria
• Persons in regular Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Autonomous body service must apply through proper channel
• No disciplinary/vigilance case should be pending against applicants working in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous organizations

Required Experience:

• Experience at the level of Assistant Professor with Pay Level 10 or 11 (earlier AGP Rs. 6,000/7,000), as per MHRD letter dated 27 October 2017
• Part-time, teaching assistant and visiting/guest faculty experience is not counted
• Only more than six months of experience in a regular position is counted, with proof showing exact duration, designation and pay scale
• Teaching/research experience is counted from CFTIs, Institutes of National Importance, state-funded Institutes/Universities, centrally funded labs and organizations (CSIR, DRDO, DAE, DBT, DST, DSIR, ISRO and others), educational institutions ranked up to 100 in NIRF, and foreign institutions in QS/THE rankings up to 500
• Industrial experience in a PSU or private industry with turnover above Rs. 500 crores is considered
• Postdoctoral fellow experience is considered if from the above institutions, or from national agency fellowships and institutions in QS/THE rankings up to 500
• Candidates with a Ph.D. from SVNIT Surat must have a three-year gap between the Ph.D. notification date and the last date of online application, except existing SVNIT faculty

Pay Scale/Pay Level: Pay Level 12 of the Pay Matrix, i.e. Rs. 1,01,500 to Rs. 1,67,400 per month, along with admissible allowances.

Application Fee:

Applications without payment of the applicable fee are treated as incomplete and rejected. Candidates applying for more than one post, pay level or department must apply separately, with the fee for each.

Selection Process:

• Scrutiny of applications and shortlisting, with application IDs of shortlisted candidates displayed on the Institute website
• Screening test, presentation and/or interview, as decided for shortlisted candidates; the detailed procedure and schedule are uploaded on the Institute website
• Candidates working abroad may be considered for an online presentation/interview, except the written test
• Production of original documents and government-approved photo ID at the time of the screening test/presentation/interview
• Final recruitment, pay protection and pay fixation by the Board of Governors on the recommendation of the selection committee

Job Location: Surat, Gujarat

Important Dates:

Apply Mode: Online Application Link, followed by a signed hard copy sent by post. Applications received through any other mode are rejected.

How to Apply for this Position? Candidates need to apply online through the Institute’s recruitment portal and pay the processing fee, unless exempted. They must then download the application form and credit point summary sheet, sign them, and send them with self-attested supporting documents to the Deputy Registrar (Establishment) so that they reach by 7 December 2026. A soft copy alone is not accepted.

Application Procedure:

• Visit the online recruitment portal https://svnitrec.samarth.edu.in/ and read the instructions carefully
• Fill in the online application form, including the credit point summary sheet and credit point details sheet
• Upload one recent colour passport-size photograph (within three months, clear front view, without cap, scarf or sunglasses)
• Pay the application processing fee online, unless exempted
• Check all details before final submission, as no changes are allowed afterwards
• Download the application form and credit point summary sheet, number every page, write the total page count on the first page, and sign all pages
• Attach self-attested copies of all supporting documents
• Put the application in an envelope marked “Advertisement No., Dated, Post Applied For, Department of, Application ID No.”
• Send it to the Deputy Registrar (Establishment) at the address below so that it reaches by 7 December 2026, 5:00 PM
• Apply separately, with the fee, for each department if applying to more than one

Documents Required: Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)

• Age proof
• 10th and 12th mark sheet/grade sheet and/or certificate
• Graduation and post-graduation mark sheets/grade sheets and certificates
• Ph.D. degree/certificate
• Caste/EWS and/or disability certificate in the prescribed DoPT proforma; the OBC-NCL certificate must be issued after 1 April 2026
• Ex-serviceman certificate, if applicable
• Experience certificates
• Documents supporting claimed credit points (first page of each research paper, patents, projects, achievements, experience)
• Proof of the application processing fee, where applicable
• Undertaking in Annexure-III format, for candidates with a Ph.D. directly after UG
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) in the prescribed proforma, for candidates in regular Government, Semi-Government, PSU or autonomous service, to be brought at the screening test/presentation/interview
• Printout of the online application and credit point summary sheet, and original documents with government photo ID at the selection process

Important Links:

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.

For Any Enquiry: Difficulty in submitting the online application – [email protected] or call +91-261-2201550 (Monday to Friday, office hours). Queries about eligibility or interpretation of rules are not entertained.

Institution address:
Deputy Registrar (Establishment),
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT),
Ichchhanath, Dumas Road,
Surat – 395007,
Gujarat, India.

Benefits of Joining SVNIT Surat:

• Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) as per MoE norms
• Provision to undertake industrial consultancy as per Institute norms
• Seed grant of up to Rs. 10,00,000 that the Institute may provide to fresh appointees for research activities
• Tuition fee reimbursement for children up to XII standard, LTC and medical facilities as per Government of India and Institute norms
• Suitable accommodation with nominal licence fee, or HRA, and reimbursement of telephone and data charges as per Institute norms
• Coverage under the National Pension Scheme (NPS-2004) for fresh appointees

Frequently Asked Questions for Assistant Professor Grade-I Recruitment

1. What is the last date to apply?
   The online application closes on 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM, and the signed hard copy must reach the Institute by 7 December 2026, 5:00 PM.
2. How many vacancies are available?
   There are 17 tentative vacancies: UR-08, OBC-03, SC-01 and ST-05, with 4% PwD reservation as per Government of India norms.
3. How can candidates apply?
   Apply online on the recruitment portal, then send the signed hard copy with self-attested documents to the Deputy Registrar (Establishment). A soft copy alone is rejected.
4. What is the essential qualification?
   A Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with first class in the preceding degrees, as per Schedule ‘E’ of the NIT Statute.
5. What is the pay scale?
   Pay Level 12, Rs. 1,01,500 to Rs. 1,67,400 per month, plus admissible allowances.
6. What is the age limit, and is there any age relaxation?
   Fresh appointment beyond 60 years is discouraged, except for candidates with exceptional research and funded projects. Ex-servicemen age relaxation is as per rules, with the prescribed certificate.
7. What is the application fee, and is it refundable?
   Rs. 1,000, paid online and non-refundable. SC, ST, PwD, female candidates and SVNIT faculty are exempted.
8. What is the selection process?
   Scrutiny and shortlisting, followed by a screening test/presentation/interview. Details are uploaded on the Institute website.
9. Can a candidate apply for more than one department?
   Yes, with a separate application, enclosures and fee for each department or post.
10. Will TA/DA be paid for the interview?
    No. No TA/DA is paid to candidates called for the written test, presentation or interview.

This recruitment gives Ph.D. holders a good chance to start or grow an academic career at SVNIT Surat across 11 departments. Eligible candidates should study Schedule ‘E’ and the instructions carefully, complete the online application with the fee before 30 November 2026, and ensure the signed hard copy reaches the Institute by 7 December 2026.