SRFTI Kolkata Faculty Recruitment 2026: Apply for 29 Teaching and Non-Teaching Posts

Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata, has released a notification for Faculty Recruitment across 29 posts including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and other technical positions in FTII Itanagar and SRFTI Kolkata. These engagements are on a contract basis under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website on or before 03.08.2026. This Faculty Recruitment drive covers departments like Cinematography, Editing, Sound, Direction, Writing, and Management for Electronic and Digital Media.

Official Notification Reference file: SRFTI/RECTT./2026-27/004

Date Posted: 22nd July 2026

Hiring Organization Name: Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata

Organization Profile: SRFTI is located in Kolkata and named after the legendary maestro Satyajit Ray, the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI) is the second national centre for cinema education in India. Established in 1995 by the Government of India as an autonomous academic institution under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Institute was subsequently registered under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961.

Employment Type: Contract Basis (initially for one year, extendable by one more year based on performance)

Job Title/Designation:

• Professor
• Associate Professor
• Assistant Professor
• Broadcast Engineer
• Production Manager
• Assistant Broadcast Engineer
• Editor
• Sound Recordist
• Videographer
• Cameraman (Still Photography)

Vacancy available in departments:

• Professor, Cinematography for Electronic and Digital Media – 1 post
• Professor, Writing for Electronic and Digital Media – 1 post
• Professor, Direction and Producing for Electronic and Digital Media – 1 post
• Professor, Editing for Electronic and Digital Media – 1 post
• Professor, Management for Electronic and Digital Media – 1 post
• Professor, Sound for Electronic and Digital Media – 1 post
• Professor, Animation Cinema – 1 post
• Associate Professor, Cinematography – 1 post
• Associate Professor, Editing – 1 post
• Associate Professor, Sound Recording and Design – 1 post
• Associate Professor, Producing for Film and Television – 1 post
• Assistant Professor, Sound Recording and Design – 1 post
• Assistant Professor, Writing for Electronic and Digital Media – 2 posts
• Assistant Professor, Management for Electronic and Digital Media – 2 posts
• Assistant Professor, Cinematography for Electronic and Digital Media – 2 posts
• Assistant Professor, Editing – 1 post
• Assistant Professor, Editing for Electronic and Digital Media – 1 post
• Assistant Professor, Sound for Electronic and Digital Media – 1 post
• Assistant Professor, Direction and Producing for Electronic and Digital Media – 1 post
• Broadcast Engineer – 1 post
• Production Manager – 1 post
• Production Manager, Electronic and Digital Media – 1 post
• Assistant Broadcast Engineer – 1 post
• Editor, Electronic and Digital Media – 1 post
• Sound Recordist, Electronic and Digital Media – 1 post
• Videographer, Electronic and Digital Media – 1 post
• Associate Professor, Editing (FTII, Itanagar) – 1 post
• Associate Professor, Direction (FTII, Itanagar) – 1 post
• Cameraman, Still Photography (FTII, Itanagar) – 1 post

Essential Qualifications: Qualification requirements vary by post. For Professor posts, candidates need a degree along with a relevant postgraduate diploma in fields such as Cinematography, Editing, Sound Recording, Direction, or Writing, or alternatively a Master’s degree in a related subject. For Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts, a degree along with a diploma or postgraduate qualification in the respective specialisation is required. Technical posts like Broadcast Engineer need an Engineering degree in Telecommunication, Electrical, Electronics, or related streams. Production Manager posts require a degree with a postgraduate diploma in Film or Television Production or Media Management. Detailed qualification criteria for each post are available in the official notification.

Desirable: Administrative or managerial experience, post graduate teaching experience in the relevant specialisation, working knowledge of computers, and good knowledge of Indian and International Television or OTT channel programmes are preferred for most posts.

Experience: Experience requirements range from 2 years for entry level Assistant Professor and technical posts to 15 years for senior Professor posts, depending on qualification and role. Experience is counted after completion of the relevant educational qualification, and candidates must submit supporting documents.

Age Limit: The upper age limit is 63 years for most posts, except for Cameraman, Still Photography, at FTII Itanagar, where the upper age limit is 30 years. The cutoff date for calculating age is the last date for receipt of application, that is, 03.08.2026.

Salary Details: Salary is a consolidated honorarium per month, ranging from Rs. 62,316 for Cameraman, Still Photography, to Rs. 1,55,200 for Professor posts. A lower amount applies where institute accommodation is provided. For example, Professor posts carry Rs. 1,55,200 per month, or Rs. 1,31,500 with accommodation, while Assistant Professor posts carry Rs. 1,13,600 per month, or Rs. 96,700 with accommodation.

Job Location: Kolkata, West Bengal and Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Apply Mode: Online

Important Dates:

• Date of Notification: 12.07.2026
• Last date for submitting online application: 03.08.2026 (5 PM)
• Last date for receipt of hard copy application: 10.08.2026 (5 PM)

Application Fees: The application fee is Rs. 1200 for each post, to be paid through SBI Collect. SC, ST, PWD, and female applicants are exempted from paying the application fee, as per government norms. Candidates applying for more than one post must pay the fee separately for each post.

Organization Website: https://srfti.ac.in/

How to Apply: Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official application link before the last date, 03.08.2026 (5 PM). After submitting the online form, candidates must take a printout of the application along with copies of all required documents and send it to the Registrar at the address given below, so that it reaches the office within 10.08.2026 (5 PM). Candidates are advised not to wait until the last moment to avoid any technical delays.

To Submit Online Application: https://career.srfti.ac.in

Organization address:
Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute,
E.M. Bypass Road, Panchasayar,
Kolkata-700094, West Bengal.

Official Notification for Reference: SRFTI Kolkata- Job Opening Notification

Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification of the Institution/University for details qualifications and other details, before applying.

General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the SRFTI Kolkata jobs:

• All engagements are on contract basis, initially for one year, extendable by a maximum of one more year, subject to satisfactory performance review.
• The contract can be terminated by either side by giving one month’s notice, without assigning any reason.
• Contractual engagement does not confer any right for regularisation or absorption against any post at FTII Itanagar or SRFTI Kolkata.
• Selected candidates will be required to join on an immediate basis.
• Candidates who wish to avail staff quarters will be charged rent as per their post or category, subject to availability.
• Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications and pay the fee separately for each.
• The Institute reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason, and may choose not to fill any vacancy.
• Shortlisting for trade test or interview will be based on criteria fixed by the Institute, and its decision will be final and binding.

This SRFTI Kolkata recruitment drive offers a good opportunity for professionals in film, television, and media education to build a career with a premier government institute. Candidates meeting the eligibility norms should apply before the last date and keep all required documents ready for verification.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the last date to apply for SRFTI Kolkata Faculty Recruitment 2026? The last date to submit the online application for SRFTI Kolkata Faculty Recruitment is 03.08.2026 (5 PM).
2. How many posts are available in SRFTI Recruitment 2026? There are 29 posts available across teaching and non-teaching categories in SRFTI Kolkata and FTII Itanagar.
3. What is the application fee for SRFTI Kolkata Faculty Jobs? The application fee is Rs. 1200 per post, with exemptions for SC, ST, PWD, and female applicants.
4. What is the salary for Professor posts in SRFTI Kolkata Recruitment? The salary for Professor posts is Rs. 1,55,200 per month, or Rs. 1,31,500 per month with accommodation.
5. What is the age limit for SRFTI Kolkata Faculty Recruitment? The age limit is 63 years for most posts, except Cameraman, Still Photography, at FTII Itanagar, which has an age limit of 30 years.
6. How can I apply for SRFTI Kolkata Faculty Recruitment 2026? Candidates can apply online through https://career.srfti.ac.in and then send a printout of the application with documents to the Registrar’s office.
7. Is SRFTI Kolkata Recruitment on a permanent basis? No, all posts under this SRFTI Kolkata Recruitment drive are on contract basis, initially for one year, extendable by one more year.