By Mukesh 
The National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) has published the Visiting Faculty / Adjunct Faculty / Professor of Practice / Professor Emeritus Notification 2026. The recruitment drive aims to engage distinguished academicians, researchers, and industry experts for various faculty positions across multiple departments and centres at NIT Calicut. Candidates below 70 years of age and holding Ph.D. / Post Graduate / Graduate qualifications with relevant professional experience are eligible to apply online at NIT Calicut Official Website. The application process is open through online mode, with applications accepted until 10-06-2026 (05:00 PM), and candidates can easily access the notification PDF and apply link below.
NIT Calicut Visiting / Adjunct Faculty & Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026 Notification
NITC invites applications from eminent professors, practitioners, and professional experts in Engineering, Sciences, Management, Architecture, Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, and Education. Applications will be scrutinized every year in the month of June. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced academicians and industry professionals to contribute to one of the premier NITs in India.
NIT Calicut Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
Departments / Centres Recruiting
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Essential Qualification: Ph.D. / Post Graduate / Graduate degree in the respective field from a Centrally Funded Institution (CFI) under Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Experience Required:
- 10 / 12 / 15 years of experience after Ph.D. / PG / Graduation respectively.
- Minimum 3 years in very senior positions (GM / Director / Tech Head / R&D Head / Project Head) in top reputed organizations / top 100 Corporates / ISRO / DRDO / National Research Labs (Scientist F level or above).
Desirable Exposure:
- Product design & development, Patents, Technology Transfer
- Guided internships / student projects
- Teaching experience at CFIs
- Research publications in SCI / WoS journals
- Collaboration with funding agencies, startups / unicorns
- Consultancy & sponsored research experience
Age Limit: Below 70 years.
Note: Exceptional candidates with outstanding contributions may be considered even if they do not fully meet the above criteria.
Preferred Areas of Specialization
Architecture and Planning: Human Settlement & Climate Change, Sustainable Urban Planning, Resilient Cities, Urban Economics, Architectural Conservation, etc.
Chemical Engineering: Digital Automation, Data Analytics, Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Energy, Catalysis, Mineral Processing.
Education: Teacher Education, Sociology/Philosophy of Education.
Electrical Engineering: Python Programming, EV Charging Infrastructure, Sensors for EV systems, Entrepreneurship in Electrical Sciences.
Electronics & Communication Engineering: Machine Learning & Deep Learning, Hardware for AI, Embedded Systems, Optimization in Signal Processing.
Mathematics: Software Reliability, Applied Mathematics, Multivariate Statistical Analysis.
Physics: Nuclear Science and Engineering.
Centre for Career Development: Civil Services Coaching, Personality Development, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability.
Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Incubation: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Startup Development.
Centre for Women Welfare & Social Empowerment: Gender and Technology, Women Empowerment.
Remuneration / Honorarium
For Visiting Faculty & Adjunct Faculty
For Professor of Practice (Full-time)
How to Apply for NIT Calicut Adjunct / Visiting Faculty 2026
- Visit the official online application portal: https://adjunct-faculty-recruit.nitc.ac.in/
- Fill the online application form with all required details.
- Upload necessary documents.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Candidates currently employed in Government / PSU / Autonomous bodies should submit their application through proper channel if shortlisted.
General Instructions
- This is a standing advertisement. Applications are scrutinized in June every year.
- Mere fulfilment of minimum qualifications does not guarantee call for interview.
- The Institute reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning reasons.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- Professor of Practice is a full-time one-year position.
- Age should be below 70 years.