Date Posted: October 27, 2026
Institution Name: National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli
Advertisement No.: AES-17011/8/2026-Conf_hall, dated 23.10.2026
NIFTEM has released the NIFTEM Kundli Recruitment 2026 notification inviting applications from Indian nationals for a teaching position purely on contract basis in the Department of Postharvest Technology, Bioprocessing and Environmental Sciences (PHTBES). NIFTEM is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. One post of Assistant Professor is open at an all-inclusive emolument of Rs. 70,900 per month. Applicants with a good academic record and teaching or research experience in related areas are encouraged to apply. Applications are sent by email with the prescribed form, and the last date is November 12, 2026. Full details on eligibility, selection and the application procedure are below.
Institution Profile: NIFTEM, Kundli was established under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India to provide a conducive ecosystem for education, research, industrial promotion, support and entrepreneurship in the food processing sector. Over more than a decade, NIFTEM has been a harbinger in academic innovations, peer-reviewed research publications, filing patents, obtaining research grants, developing technologies and creating entrepreneurship in Food Processing.
Employment Type: Contractual (initially one year, extendable as per requirement of the Institute)
Post Name/Designation
Assistant Professor (Contractual), Department of Postharvest Technology, Bioprocessing and Environmental Sciences (PHTBES)
Total Vacancies
1 (One) post.
Required Educational Qualifications
Essential:
- Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale) from an Indian university, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university, in any of the following: Life Sciences and other allied Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Process Engineering, Basic and Applied Sciences, Agriculture Science, Bio-process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Biotechnology, Microbiology. One degree, at Master’s or Ph.D. level, should be in the above specialization.
- Ph.D. in any of the above subjects.
- In addition, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC, CSIR, ICMR, ICAR, DBT or a similar test accredited by UGC such as SLET/SET, or must have been awarded a Ph.D. in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments.
Desirable:
- Experience in the above fields as evident from research work, publications, patents etc.
- Experience in Microbial Engineering.
- An excellent academic record throughout, with a proven record of outstanding research ability in the food sector. The candidate should have at least 5 research papers in refereed journals as per UGC guidelines, with a minimum cumulative impact factor of 10.
Age Limit
Not specified in the notification.
Candidate Profile
Candidates should have a strong academic and research record in food science, bioprocessing or related life sciences and engineering fields, with publications in refereed journals and a good understanding of postharvest and food-sector research.
Required Experience
No minimum years of experience are stated. Experience in the listed fields, shown through research work, publications and patents, is desirable.
Pay Scale/Pay Level
Total emoluments: Rs. 70,900/- per month (all inclusive).
Application Fee
Not specified in the notification.
Selection Process
Short-listing will be done largely on the pattern prescribed by UGC in Appendix-II Table-3(A), and relevant experience will also be given due weightage. Where applications are numerous, NIFTEM may call for interview only a reasonable number of candidates with qualifications or experience higher than the minimum. Mere possession of the essential qualifications does not entitle a candidate to an interview. Eligibility is judged on qualifications, experience and publications acquired up to the last date for receipt of applications. Only SMS alerts or emails will be sent to call shortlisted candidates.
Job Location
NIFTEM, Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 23.10.2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Applications | 12.11.2026 |
Apply Mode
How to Apply
Download the application form from www.niftem.ac.in, fill it in the prescribed format, and send it with the relevant enclosures to [email protected] by November 12, 2026.
Application Procedure
- Download the prescribed application form from www.niftem.ac.in.
- Fill in the form completely, with a photograph and signatures.
- Attach copies of all certificates, marksheets, evidence of teaching and research, Ph.D. and NET certificates, copies of reprints of published articles, and a certificate showing your date of birth.
- Attach an undertaking that the publications submitted are free from plagiarism and that, if plagiarism is found later, your candidature or selection will stand rejected or cancelled.
- Email the complete application to [email protected] on or before November 12, 2026.
- For difficulty in submitting, call 0130-228-1020.
Documents Required:
Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
- Prescribed application form with photograph and signatures
- Certificates and marksheets (Master’s and Ph.D.)
- NET/SLET/SET certificate, or proof of Ph.D. under UGC Regulations
- Evidence of teaching and research experience
- Copies of reprints of published articles
- Date of birth certificate
- Plagiarism undertaking
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Advertisement No. AES-17011/8/2026-Conf_hall |
| Application Form Download | https://www.niftem.ac.in |
| Application Email | recruitmentniftem@gmail.com |
| Help Line | 0130-228-1020 |
Disclaimer for Candidates: Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official NIFTEM notification before applying. Incomplete application forms without a photograph, signatures and other documents will be summarily rejected, and no correspondence will be entertained for incomplete information or late applications. No request for change of position or update of information will be entertained after the last date. NIFTEM reserves the right not to fill any advertised position and to modify, withdraw or cancel any communication at any stage, even after the appointment letter is issued, if an inadvertent mistake is detected.
Institute Address:
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana
Contact: 0130-228-1020
Benefits of Joining NIFTEM
Joining NIFTEM as a contractual Assistant Professor means teaching and researching at an Institute of National Importance dedicated to food technology. The all-inclusive emolument of Rs. 70,900 per month is well above typical contractual rates for assistant-level posts. The position suits researchers who want to build a record in postharvest technology, bioprocessing and environmental sciences. The institute’s focus on the food sector, plus the possibility of extension beyond the first year, offers a useful step for early-career academics.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — NIFTEM Kundli Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the NIFTEM Kundli Recruitment 2026 notification about?
A. It is an opening for one contractual Assistant Professor in the Department of Postharvest Technology, Bioprocessing and Environmental Sciences.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
A. November 12, 2026.
Q3. How many posts are open?
A. One post.
Q4. What is the salary?
A. Rs. 70,900 per month, all inclusive.
Q5. What is the contract period?
A. One year initially, extendable as the Institute requires.
Q6. What are the essential qualifications?
A. A Master’s with 55% marks in a listed field, a Ph.D. in any of those subjects, and NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. under UGC regulations.
Q7. What publication record is desirable?
A. At least 5 papers in refereed journals with a minimum cumulative impact factor of 10.
Q8. How do I apply?
A. Download the form from www.niftem.ac.in and email it with documents to [email protected].
Q9. Is a plagiarism undertaking needed?
A. Yes, the application must include an undertaking that submitted publications are free from plagiarism.
Q10. How will shortlisted candidates be informed?
A. By SMS alert or email only.
The NIFTEM Kundli contractual Assistant Professor post offers a well-paid research and teaching role in food sector sciences. Candidates should download the form, assemble all certificates and the plagiarism undertaking, and email the application before November 12, 2026.
