NIT Puducherry Recruitment 2026: The National Institute of Technology Puducherry (NITPY), Karaikal, has released two official notifications on 13 November 2026 for teaching and non-teaching posts. The teaching notification (Advt. No. NITPY/03/2026/T/13112026) covers 6 faculty vacancies, and the non-teaching notification (Advt. No. NITPY/02/2026/NT/13112026) covers 3 vacancies under Group B and Group C.
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Candidates who want a central government job at an NIT can check the vacancy details, eligibility, application fee, selection process and apply link in this article. The non-teaching application window closes on 12 December 2026.
NIT Puducherry Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Institute of Technology Puducherry (NITPY) |
| Advt. No. (Teaching) | NITPY/03/2026/T/13112026 |
| Advt. No. (Non-Teaching) | NITPY/02/2026/NT/13112026 |
| Post Names | Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade I, Technical Assistant, Pharmacist, Technician |
| Total Vacancies | 09 (06 Teaching + 03 Non-Teaching) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Job Location | Thiruvettakudy, Karaikal – 609 609 |
| Selection Process | Screening, Selection Process (multiple stages possible), Document Verification |
| Last Date (Non-Teaching) | 12 December 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Official Website | www.nitpy.ac.in |
NIT Puducherry Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
NITPY has uploaded the detailed advertisements, certificate formats and rules on its Opportunities page. Download the PDFs from the links below.
Teaching Positions (Advt. No. NITPY/03/2026/T/13112026)
- Paper Advertisement
- Recruitment for Teaching Positions
- General Instructions for Teaching Positions
- NOC Format
- OBC Certificate Format
- SC/ST Certificate Format
- EWS Certificate Format
- Statutes: Statutes 1 | Statutes 2 | Statutes 3
- MoE Notifications: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
Non-Teaching Positions (Advt. No. NITPY/02/2026/NT/13112026)
- Paper Advertisement
- Detailed Advertisement for Direct Recruitment (Group B and C)
- NOC Format
- OBC Certificate Format
- SC/ST Certificate Format
- EWS Certificate Format
- Recruitment Rules: Technical Assistant | Pharmacist | Technician
Note: If you face any issue while filling out the application form, email recruit[at]nitpy[dot]ac[dot]in and mention the post name in the subject line.
NIT Puducherry Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 13 November 2026 |
| Start of Online Application | 13 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Non-Teaching) | 12 December 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Last Date to Apply (Teaching) | Check the official website |
| Date for Determining Age and Eligibility | 12 December 2026 |
NIT Puducherry Vacancy 2026
Teaching Posts: 06 Vacancies
| Post Name | Pay Level | Department | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | Level 13A2 (AGP ₹9,500) | Mathematics | 01 |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | Level 12 (AGP ₹8,000) | Civil, EEE, CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Chemistry, Humanities and Social Sciences | 05 |
| Total | 06 |
Category-wise Vacancy (Teaching)
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | 1 | – | – | – | – | 01 |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | 1 | – | – | 1 | 3 | 05 |
Non-Teaching Posts: 03 Vacancies
| Group | Post Name | Vacancy | Category | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group B | Technical Assistant | 01 | EWS | Level 6 |
| Group C | Pharmacist | 01 | UR | Level 5 |
| Group C | Technician | 01 | UR | Level 3 |
The Technical Assistant post is earmarked for the Civil Engineering department, and the Technician post for the Mechanical Engineering department. The number of vacancies is indicative only, and the institute reserves the right to fill or not fill any of them.
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NIT Puducherry Faculty Specializations 2026
| Department | Specialization |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Power Systems, Power Electronics, Control Systems, High Voltage Engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering | Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, Information Security |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | Biomedical Signal Processing |
| Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Vibrations and Structural Health Monitoring |
| Chemistry | Organometallic Reagents and N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) Catalysis |
| Mathematics | Mathematical Theory of Control |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | English: English Language, Literature, Literary Studies |
NIT Puducherry Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (Teaching)
Candidates must hold the degrees below in the relevant discipline:
- Engineering departments: B.E./B.Tech., M.E./M.Tech. and Ph.D. in the relevant discipline
- Chemistry: B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemistry
- Mathematics: B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Mathematics
- Humanities and Social Sciences: B.A. English, M.A. English and Ph.D. in the relevant discipline
Candidates must have First Class (at least 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 60% aggregate) in the preceding degrees. Candidates with a Ph.D. directly after B.Tech. are also eligible, provided they obtained First Class at the Bachelor’s level. Serving faculty members can apply regardless of the specialization mentioned.
Educational Qualification and Age (Non-Teaching)
Essential qualification, desirable qualification, age and experience are as per the Recruitment Rules (2019) for Non-Teaching Staff in NITs, notified through MHRD letters dated 20.02.2019 and 04.04.2019. For the Pharmacist post, a Diploma in Nursing is a desirable qualification. Candidates should read the post-wise Recruitment Rules PDFs linked above before applying.
Age limit, qualification and experience will be counted as on 12 December 2026.
Age Relaxation (Non-Teaching)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwD + OBC (NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwD + SC/ST | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Defence service rendered plus 3 years |
No age relaxation applies to SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against Unreserved (UR) vacancies. Only the date of birth shown in the 10th/12th certificate or birth certificate will be accepted.
NIT Puducherry Recruitment 2026 Application Fee (Non-Teaching)
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved/OBC-NCL/EWS | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Female/Transgender | Nil |
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
How to Apply Online for NIT Puducherry Recruitment 2026?
Follow these steps to apply for the non-teaching posts:
- Visit the official website www.nitpy.ac.in and open the Opportunities section.
- Click the SAMARTH portal link: nitpynt.samarth.edu.in.
- Register with your details and log in.
- Fill in the application form completely. Enter “NA” where a field is not applicable, as incomplete forms are rejected.
- Upload your photograph and the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Submit the form and keep a copy of the online-generated application.
For the teaching posts, read the General Instructions PDF and apply through the link on the official website. Do not send hard copies of the application or documents. Shortlisted candidates must carry the online application form and original documents to document verification. Applying for more than one post requires a separate application, with fee where applicable, for each post.
Documents Required
- OBC-NCL certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026, in the Central Government format
- EWS Income and Assets certificate for FY 2025-26, issued on or after 01.04.2026, in the Central Government format
- SC/ST certificate from the competent authority
- PwD medical board certificate (disability of 40% or more)
- Ex-servicemen certificate with period of service
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) for candidates working in Government, Semi-Government, Autonomous Bodies, Statutory Bodies, PSUs or PSBs
- Original educational and experience certificates, plus one set of self-attested copies
Candidates who do not submit a valid OBC-NCL or EWS certificate in the prescribed format will be considered under the Unreserved category.
NIT Puducherry Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Screening of online applications by the Screening Committee
- Selection process, which may have multiple stages
- Document verification with original certificates
The institute may restrict the number of candidates called at any stage, so meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call. The shortlist and process details are published only on the official website. Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification. No TA/DA is paid for attending the selection process. Selected candidates will be on probation for one year.
NIT Puducherry Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. What is the NIT Puducherry Recruitment 2026 notification about?
NITPY has invited online applications for 6 teaching posts (Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Grade I) and 3 non-teaching posts (Technical Assistant, Pharmacist and Technician).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for NITPY non-teaching posts?
The last date is 12 December 2026 (23:59 hrs) on the SAMARTH portal.
Q3. What is the application fee for NIT Puducherry non-teaching posts?
The fee is ₹500 for General, Unreserved, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwD, Female and Transgender candidates pay nothing.
Q4. What is the pay level of Assistant Professor Grade I at NIT Puducherry?
Assistant Professor Grade I is at Pay Level 12 (AGP ₹8,000). Associate Professor is at Pay Level 13A2 (AGP ₹9,500).
Q5. Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, but you must submit a separate application with the fee, where applicable, for each post.
Q6. Do I need to send hard copies of my application?
No. Apply online only. Carry the printed application and original documents only if you are shortlisted for verification.
