Date Posted: October 23, 2026
Institution Name: Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat
Advertisement No.: Estt./2026/Asso. Prof/1599
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat has released the SVNIT Surat Recruitment 2026 notification inviting online applications for the post of Associate Professor across 10 departments of the Institute. SVNIT Surat is an Institute of National Importance established by the Government of India by an Act of Parliament under the NITSER Act, Ministry of Education, offering Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programmes in Engineering, Technology, and Sciences. A total of 20 vacancies are open under this recruitment for Indian nationals possessing excellent academic records, commitment to quality teaching and research, and a propensity for institutional development. Eligible candidates can apply online through the Samarth portal, with the online application portal opening on October 17, 2026 and the last date for submission being December 1, 2026. Full details on eligibility, pay scale, application fee, and the selection process are provided below.
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.
Employment Type: Regular, Government of India (Central Government)
Post Name/Designation
Associate Professor (Pay Level 13A2), across the following departments:
| S. No. | Department |
|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Civil Engineering |
| 2 | Department of Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | Department of Computer Science & Engineering |
| 4 | Department of Electrical Engineering |
| 5 | Department of Electronics Engineering |
| 6 | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
| 7 | Department of Artificial Intelligence |
| 8 | Department of Humanities & Social Sciences |
| 9 | Department of Physics |
| 10 | Department of Chemistry |
Total Vacancies
20 (Twenty) posts of Associate Professor. (The number of posts may vary at the time of final selection/recruitment.)
Category-wise Vacancy Break-up
| Category | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | 06 | 01 | 05 | 06 | 02 | 20 |
Reservation for PwD @ 4% will apply as per Government of India norms.
Required Educational Qualifications
All new entrants shall have a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline and shall have first class in the preceding degrees (Bachelor’s Degree onwards).
- Essential educational qualifications, experience, credit points, and other terms and conditions shall be as per Schedule ‘E’ of the NIT Statute, published in the Gazette of India on 24th July 2017 (Annexure-I).
- All degrees acquired by the applicant should be from an Institute/University recognized by UGC/AICTE/AIU/GOI.
- Candidates who have acquired essential qualifications from abroad shall be considered only if the degree is offered by a national University/Institution of the respective country and/or by institutions in the QS/THE World Ranking up to 500.
- In case “first class” is not mentioned in the preceding degree certificates, candidates should have secured at least 6.5 CGPA (10-point scale) or 60% marks in aggregate.
- Candidates with a Ph.D. degree directly after a UG degree in Engineering (4-year) must furnish an undertaking as per the format in Annexure-III.
- The minimum educational qualifications and desirable areas of specialization for each department are given in Annexure-II; the Institute reserves the right to select/consider any area of specialization as per requirement.
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
Candidates should possess excellent academic records, a strong commitment to quality teaching and research, and a propensity for institutional development. SVNIT Surat strives for faculty that reflect national character and gender balance — candidates from across the country and abroad, including women candidates, are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience
- Experience rendered on a part-time basis, as a teaching assistant, or as a visiting/guest faculty member will not be counted as valid experience.
- More than six months of experience in a regular position will only be considered when counting total experience; candidates must submit proof of teaching/research/industrial experience clearly mentioning duration, designation, and pay scale.
- Teaching/research/industrial experience from CFTIs/Institutes of National Importance/Institutions funded by state government/Centrally funded labs (CSIR, DRDO, DAE, DBT, DST, DSIR, ISRO, MOCIT, MOEF, MNRE, MOP, MOWR, NPL, etc.), NIRF-ranked (up to 100) universities/engineering institutions, and foreign institutions in the QS/THE World Ranking up to 500 shall only be considered.
- Industrial experience in any PSU, autonomous organization, or private industry with a turnover of more than ₹500 crores will be considered.
- For the post of Associate Professor, the requirement of experience at the level of Assistant Professor with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) ₹8000 corresponds to Pay Level 12, as per MHRD letter No. F.No.15-4/2017-TC, dated 27th October 2017.
- Inbreeding condition: Candidates who obtained their Ph.D. from SVNIT, Surat should have a gap of three years between the date of Ph.D. notification and the last date of receipt of the online application (not applicable to existing SVNIT faculty members).
Pay Scale/Pay Level
Pay Level 13A2 of the Pay Matrix, i.e., ₹1,39,600/- pm to ₹2,11,300/- pm, along with admissible allowances.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwD / Female Candidates / SVNIT Faculty | Exempted |
| All Other Candidates | ₹1,000/- (non-refundable) per application |
Fee to be paid through the online portal only. Candidates applying for more than one department must apply separately with all enclosures and the applicable fee for each.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of scrutiny of applications and shortlisting, followed by a presentation/interview. Mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be called for the presentation/interview — departments may set shortlisting criteria higher than the minimum, and these may vary across departments and specializations. Application IDs of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the Institute website, along with presentation/interview schedules. Candidates, if invited, must appear personally for the presentation/interview; however, candidates working abroad may be considered for an online presentation/interview. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for the written test/presentation/interview.
Job Location
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Ichchhanath, Dumas Road, Surat – 395007, Gujarat
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Detailed Notification on Institute’s Website | 16.10.2026 |
| Date of Portal Opening for Online Application | 17.10.2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 01.12.2026 till 5:00 p.m. |
| Last Date for Receipt of Downloaded Signed Application at SVNIT Surat | 08.12.2026 (5:00 p.m.) |
Apply Mode
Online, followed by submission of a signed hard copy.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to apply only through the online recruitment portal, https://svnitrec.samarth.edu.in/. After submission of the online application, candidates must download a copy of the application form and credit point summary sheet, sign it, and send it along with self-attested supporting documents to the Deputy Registrar (Establishment), SVNIT, Ichchhanath, Dumas Road, Surat – 395007, Gujarat, by the last date mentioned above.
Application Procedure
- Visit the online recruitment portal at https://svnitrec.samarth.edu.in/ and carefully read the instructions before filling the online application form.
- Upload one recent (within three months) color passport-size photograph with a clear front view, without cap, scarf, or sunglasses.
- Fill in all required details, including the credit point summary sheet and credit point details sheet, and pay the applicable application processing fee online.
- Candidates applying for more than one department must apply separately with all enclosures and the applicable fee for each.
- After final submission, download a copy of the application form and credit point summary sheet (no changes can be made after submission).
- Print, number, and sign all pages of the hard copy of the application; mention the total number of pages on the first page, and self-attest all supporting documents.
- Send the signed hard copy along with self-attested supporting documents to the Deputy Registrar (Establishment), SVNIT, Ichchhanath, Dumas Road, Surat – 395007, Gujarat, in an envelope superscribed with the Advertisement No., Date, Department, and Application ID No., so as to reach by December 8, 2026 (5:00 p.m.).
Documents Required: Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
- Age proof
- 10th and 12th marksheet/grade sheet and/or certificate
- Graduation marksheets/grade sheets and certificate
- Post-graduation marksheets/grade sheets and certificate
- Ph.D. degree/certificate
- Caste/EWS and/or disability certificate, as applicable (Annexure-IV)
- Ex-serviceman certificate, if applicable
- Experience certificate(s) clearly mentioning duration, designation, and pay scale
- Documents supporting claimed credit points (first page of research papers, patents, projects, achievements, experience, etc.)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), for candidates employed in Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Autonomous bodies (Annexure-V)
- Proof of applicable application processing fee
- Printout of the online application and credit point summary sheet
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Advt No. Estt./2026/Asso. Prof/1599 |
| Online Application Portal | https://svnitrec.samarth.edu.in/ |
| Institute Website | http://www.svnit.ac.in |
| Query Email | [email protected] |
| Query Contact | +91-261-2201550 (Office hours, Monday to Friday) |
Disclaimer for Candidates: Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official SVNIT Surat notification and website before applying. Mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria, qualifications, and experience shall not entitle a candidate to be called for presentation/interview. The Institute reserves the right to modify/defer or cancel full/part of the advertisement/recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason. The decision of the Institute in all matters pertaining to recruitment shall be final and binding on the applicants. No disciplinary/vigilance case should be pending against applicants working in any Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Organization. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature of the applicant. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for written test/presentation/interview. Any legal proceedings in respect of this advertisement can be instituted only in the Hon’ble High Court of Gujarat.
Institute Address:
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Ichchhanath, Dumas Road, Surat – 395007, Gujarat
Website: www.svnit.ac.in
Benefits of Joining SVNIT Surat
Joining SVNIT Surat as an Associate Professor offers candidates the opportunity to build a long-term academic and research career at an Institute of National Importance established by an Act of Parliament. Selected faculty members receive Pay Level 13A2 (₹1,39,600/- to ₹2,11,300/- pm) along with admissible allowances, and benefit from a range of facilities including Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA), provision to undertake industrial consultancy, reimbursement of tuition fees for children up to XII standard, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), medical facilities for faculty and dependent family members, suitable accommodation with nominal licence fee or HRA, coverage under the National Pension Scheme (NPS-2004), and reimbursement of telephone and data charges as per Institute norms. The role offers access to well-funded research infrastructure across engineering, technology, and science disciplines, with strong scope for institutional and academic growth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — SVNIT Surat Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the SVNIT Surat Recruitment 2026 notification about?
A. It is a recruitment notification by Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat for 20 Associate Professor posts across 10 departments including Civil, Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Humanities & Social Sciences, Physics, and Chemistry.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for SVNIT Surat Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date for submission of the online application is December 1, 2026 till 5:00 p.m., and the hard copy must reach SVNIT Surat by December 8, 2026.
Q3. How many vacancies are available under this recruitment?
A. A total of 20 vacancies are available for Associate Professor, though the number may vary at the time of final selection.
Q4. What is the essential qualification for Associate Professor at SVNIT Surat?
A. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with first class in preceding degrees (Bachelor’s Degree onwards), as per Schedule ‘E’ of the NIT Statute.
Q5. What is the pay scale offered for this post?
A. The post carries Pay Level 13A2 of the Pay Matrix, i.e., ₹1,39,600/- pm to ₹2,11,300/- pm, along with admissible allowances.
Q6. How can candidates apply for SVNIT Surat Recruitment 2026?
A. Candidates must apply online through https://svnitrec.samarth.edu.in/ and subsequently submit a signed hard copy of the application with supporting documents to the Deputy Registrar (Establishment).
Q7. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
A. The fee is ₹1,000/- (non-refundable) for general candidates; SC, ST, PwD, female candidates, and SVNIT faculty members are exempted.
Q8. What is the age limit for Associate Professor at SVNIT Surat?
A. Fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged, except for candidates with exceptional research and ongoing or approved externally funded research projects.
Q9. What is the selection process for this recruitment?
A. Selection involves scrutiny of applications and shortlisting, followed by a presentation/interview; shortlisting criteria may vary across departments and specializations.
Q10. Where is SVNIT Surat located?
A. SVNIT Surat is located at Ichchhanath, Dumas Road, Surat – 395007, Gujarat.
SVNIT Surat’s 2026 recruitment drive opens up 20 Associate Professor positions across diverse engineering and science disciplines at a premier Institute of National Importance. With a competitive pay scale, strong research infrastructure, and a comprehensive set of faculty benefits, this recruitment offers an attractive opportunity for qualified academics committed to teaching, research, and institutional development. Eligible candidates are encouraged to review the complete notification and Annexures carefully and submit their online applications well before the December 1, 2026 deadline, ensuring the signed hard copy reaches the Institute by December 8, 2026.
