Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has invited online applications for this Regular Faculty Recruitment on direct recruitment basis. A total of 25 posts are indicated: 24 faculty positions across 15 departments and 1 administrative position of Assistant Workshop Superintendent. The faculty posts include 7 Professor, 11 Associate Professor and 6 Assistant Professor posts, in departments such as Oil Technology, Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Technology, Food Technology and Mathematics. Reservation is as per the Uttar Pradesh Government norms. Eligible candidates can apply online only, up to 8 December 2026, 11:59 PM.
Date Posted: 27th October 2026
Institution Name: Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur
Advertisement/Notification No.: File No. 1460/HBTU/Estt/01/2026, Dated 24 October 2026
Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, a more than 100 years Institute and a University in its infancy has secured a NAAC Grade A+ in its First Cycle. Harcourt Butler Technical University Kanpur has been established in year 2016 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh with a view for making it a leading Residential University to become a Centre of Excellence with focus on Research and Development and Incubation in the field of Engineering, Technology, Basic & Applied Sciences, Humanities, Social Science & Management Architecture and other professional courses. HBTU aims to promote studies, research & innovation in Engineering areas of higher education, to enhance skill development through continuing education programme and knowledge and to achieve excellence in higher Technical education.
Employment Type: Direct recruitment to regular faculty positions in various departments and an administrative position in the University.
Post Name/Designation:
| Advt. No. | Department | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC-01 | Oil Technology | 1 (SC) | 1 (SC) | – |
| DC-02 | Electronics Engineering | – | – | 1 (UR)* |
| DC-03 | Electrical Engineering | – | – | 1 (UR) |
| DC-04 | MCA | – | 1 (UR) | – |
| DC-05 | Mechanical Engineering | – | 1 (OBC)** | – |
| DC-06 | Chemical Engineering | 1 (OBC) | 1 (EWS) | – |
| DC-07 | Chemistry | – | 1 (SC) | – |
| DC-09 | Paint Technology | 1 (OBC) | 2 (UR 1, OBC 1) | 1 (UR)*** |
| DC-10 | Plastic Technology | 1 (UR) | 2 (UR 2) | – |
| DC-11 | Physics | – | – | 1 (UR) |
| DC-12 | Food Technology | 1 (EWS) | 1 (EWS) | – |
| DC-15 | Mathematics | – | – | 2 (UR 2)**** |
| DC-16 | Leather Technology | 1 (OBC) | – | – |
| DC-17 | Civil Engineering | 1 (UR) | – | – |
| DC-18 | Humanities (Economics) | – | 1 (UR) | – |
| Total | 7 | 11 | 6 |
Posts marked * will be vacated on 01/03/2027, ** on 01/08/2027 and *** on 01/12/2026. **** One post of Assistant Professor in Mathematics will be vacated on 01/01/2027.
Administrative Position:
| Advt. No. | Position | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| PC-21 | Assistant Workshop Superintendent | 1 (UR) |
Total Vacancies: 25 (24 faculty and 1 administrative). The number of posts advertised is indicative, and the University reserves the right not to fill any post, or to decrease or increase the number of posts.
Category-wise Vacancy Break-up:
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | – | 7 |
| Associate Professor | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | – | 11 |
| Assistant Professor | 6 | – | – | – | – | 6 |
| Assistant Workshop Superintendent | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 3 | 5 | 3 | – | 25 |
UR – Unreserved, EWS – Economically Weaker Section, OBC – Other Backward Classes, SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe. Reservation is as per the Uttar Pradesh Government norms (vertical and horizontal).
Required Educational Qualifications for Faculty and Administrative Positions: As per the Recruitment Rules of the University, which are available on the University website along with the general instructions and the screening and shortlisting criteria. The notice does not list the qualifications.
Pay Scale/Pay Level: As per norms. The notice does not mention the pay scale.
Application Fee: As per notification. The notice does not mention the application fee, and candidates should check the University website for the details.
Selection Process: As per the screening and shortlisting criteria and the tentative schedule of the recruitment process, which are available on the University website.
Job Location: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | Not Specified |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 8 December 2026 (Tuesday), till 11:59 PM |
| Walk-in/Interview Date | Not Applicable – The tentative schedule of the recruitment process is available on the University website, and details will be sent to the communication channel mentioned in the notification for shortlisted candidates |
Apply Mode: Online Application Link. Applications through any other mode are not accepted.
How to Apply for this Position? Eligible candidates need to visit the University website and submit the application online in the prescribed format. They must upload all relevant documents with the application form only, and submit the complete application before the last date and time.
Application Procedure:
- Visit the HBTU Kanpur website www.hbtu.ac.in and read the procedure for online submission, general instructions, Recruitment Rules and screening criteria
- Fill in the online application in the prescribed format for the Advt. No. of the post you want
- Upload all relevant documents with the application form only
- Submit the complete application online on or before 8 December 2026, till 11:59 PM
- Send any correspondence about this recruitment only to [email protected]
Documents Required:
Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
- The notice does not list the documents
- All relevant documents must be uploaded with the online application form only
- Candidates should keep educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificate and proof of age ready, as the Recruitment Rules on the website may ask for them
Important Links:
| Link Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | HBTU Kanpur Regular Faculty Recruitment Notification (This link is taken from the institution official website) |
| Institution Official Website | www.hbtu.ac.in |
| Application Link | Online application through www.hbtu.ac.in |
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: Email [email protected]. All correspondence about this recruitment should go only to this email address.
Institution address:
The Registrar,
Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU),
Kanpur,
Uttar Pradesh, India.
Benefits of Joining HBTU Kanpur:
- Regular faculty positions at a technical university in Uttar Pradesh
- Posts across engineering, technology, sciences, humanities and computer applications
- Reservation as per Uttar Pradesh Government norms
- Opportunity to teach in specialized areas such as oil, paint, plastic, leather and food technology
- Scope to contribute to research and technical education
Frequently Asked Questions for Regular Faculty Recruitment
- What is the last date to apply?
8 December 2026 (Tuesday), till 11:59 PM. - How many posts are available?
25 posts: 7 Professor, 11 Associate Professor, 6 Assistant Professor and 1 Assistant Workshop Superintendent. - How can candidates apply?
Online only, through the University website www.hbtu.ac.in. All documents must be uploaded with the application form. - Where can candidates find the qualifications and recruitment rules?
On the University website, which has the Recruitment Rules, general instructions, and screening and shortlisting criteria. - Which departments have vacancies?
Oil Technology, Electronics, Electrical, MCA, Mechanical, Chemical, Chemistry, Paint Technology, Plastic Technology, Physics, Food Technology, Mathematics, Leather Technology, Civil Engineering and Humanities (Economics). - What reservation rules apply?
Reservation is as per the Uttar Pradesh Government norms, vertical and horizontal. - Are all vacancies available immediately?
No. Some Assistant Professor and Associate Professor posts will be vacated on later dates, between 01/12/2026 and 01/08/2027, as marked in the notice. - What is the age limit, and is there any age relaxation?
The notice does not mention it, so candidates should check the Recruitment Rules on the website. - Is there an application fee, and is it refundable?
The notice does not mention the fee or a refund policy. Candidates should check the website. - Whom should candidates write to?
Any correspondence about this recruitment must be sent only to [email protected].
This recruitment is a good opportunity for qualified academics to join HBTU Kanpur in regular faculty positions across engineering and science departments. Eligible candidates should read the Recruitment Rules on the website, upload all documents with the form, and apply online before 8 December 2026.
