NIT KKR Adjunct Faculty Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIT Kurukshetra is hiring Adjunct Faculty across 15 departments on a rolling advertisement basis. If you are an experienced professional — scientist, engineer, academician, industry expert, or civil servant — with at least 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, you can apply offline. The honorarium goes up to Rs. 1,80,000 per month for Adjunct Professors and up to Rs. 1,20,000 per month for Adjunct Fellows. The last date for the First Round is 15 May 2026.

NIT Kurukshetra Adjunct Faculty Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT KKR), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has issued Advt. No. 04/2026 for the engagement of Adjunct Faculty in its various departments. This is a rolling advertisement — there is no permanent last date and applications are accepted throughout the year with periodic processing. The First Round deadline is 15 May 2026. Serving and retired professionals from industry, PSUs, R&D organisations, government, and overseas organisations are welcome to apply. Separate applications need to be submitted for each department and discipline you want to be considered for.

Departments Accepting Applications

• Civil Engineering — Structural, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Environmental, Transportation, Surveying
• Electrical Engineering — Power Systems, Smart Grid, Power Electronics, Control Systems
• Mechanical Engineering — Design, Thermal, Production
• Electronics & Communication Engineering — Electronic Devices, Signal/Image Processing, Microwave, RF Engineering
• Computer Engineering — Algorithms, Networks, Software Engineering, ML/AI, Image Processing, Information Security
• Physics — Electronics, Instrumentation, Experimental Physics, Theoretical Physics
• Mathematics & Computing — Pure/Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Operational Research
• Humanities & Social Sciences — English, Economics, Management, Psychology, Professional Ethics, IPR
• Business Administration — General Management, Operations, IT, HRM, Marketing
• Computer Applications — Programming, Web Development, AI, Soft Computing, Cloud Computing, Database Management
• Architecture & Planning — Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Sustainable Architecture
• Robotics & Industrial Engineering — Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, AI/ML, IoT, Embedded Systems, UAV, MEMS
• VLSI Design & Systems Engineering — High Speed Interconnects, AI/ML in VLSI, Nano Scale Devices, RF Circuits, IoT, Biomedical Chip Design
• Energy Science & Engineering — Renewable Energy, Solar PV, Wind Energy, Hydrogen Technologies, Energy Storage, e-Mobility
• Data Science & Artificial Intelligence — Machine Learning, Pattern Recognition, Big Data Analytics, Computer Vision, NLP

Who Can Apply?

Who is this for?

This engagement is open to serving and retired professionals including scientists, engineers, physicians, academics, advocates, artists, bankers, policymakers, and managers with experience in:

• Reputed private industries (incorporated under the Indian Companies Act)
• Central or State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
• R&D organisations and academic institutions of Central/State Government
• Civil services (IAS/IPS/Central/State Government officials)
• Reputed overseas academic, research, or industrial organisations

Experience Requirements

• General disciplines: Minimum 10 years of experience in the relevant field
• Emerging and cutting-edge technologies: Minimum 5 years of experience may be considered
• You must be an accomplished professional comparable to at least the top one-third of regular faculty in your field
• For industry/research candidates: PG or PhD degree is not mandatory — domain expertise matters most
• For academic candidates: strong research and teaching credentials are expected

General Conditions

• You must be an Indian National
• If currently employed in Government/PSU, you must apply through proper channel and bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the interview
• All degree certificates must be from recognised universities or institutions
• You must be fit and sound in health — a medical examination may be conducted before joining

Honorarium

• Adjunct Professor: Up to Rs. 1,80,000 per month | Rs. 8,000 per day | Rs. 2,000 per hour
• Adjunct Fellow: Up to Rs. 1,20,000 per month | Rs. 6,000 per day | Rs. 1,500 per hour
• The designation (Adjunct Professor or Adjunct Fellow) will be decided based on your qualifications and experience
• These are ceiling amounts — the actual honorarium will be decided by the institute's competent authority

Selection Process

Selection is based on merit and a structured evaluation. There is no written examination.

1. Application Screening: Applications are reviewed periodically. Shortlisting criteria may be higher than the minimum advertised. The institute may set a higher bar depending on the department.
2. Presentation: Shortlisted candidates have to give a presentation before the Selection Committee. You will need to travel at your own cost to attend.
3. Interview: Final selection is based on your performance in the presentation and interview before the Selection Committee.
4. Document Verification: All original certificates and documents must be produced at the time of interview.
5. Medical Examination: Selected candidates must pass a medical examination by the Institute's Medical Board before joining.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from the institute website at www.nitkkr.ac.in.
2. Fill in the application form completely. Submit a separate application for each department and discipline you are applying for.
3. Write the Post Applied, Department, and Discipline on the top-left corner of the envelope.
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant certificates, mark sheets, experience letters, and a recent photograph.
5. Send the complete application by post so it reaches The Registrar, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra-136119 (Haryana) before 15 May 2026 by 05:30 p.m.
6. Applications received after the First Round deadline will be considered in the next round of processing.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: March 2026
• Last Date to Apply (First Round): 15 May 2026 (by 05:30 p.m.)
• Eligibility Reference Date: 30 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced separately to shortlisted candidates

• Teach assigned subjects and courses in the relevant department as per the institute's academic schedule
• Prepare course materials, lecture notes, and study resources tailored to undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Guide and mentor students on academic, research, and industry-related topics
• Contribute domain expertise from industry, research, or professional practice to enrich academic programmes
• Participate in departmental seminars, workshops, and academic activities as required
• Assist in developing cutting-edge curriculum content relevant to emerging technologies and industry needs
• Collaborate with regular faculty on research projects, consultancy, and knowledge transfer initiatives