Assistant Professor Grade-I & Grade-II (on Contract Basis) Recruitment 2026

📋 Job Description

Recruitment drive for 31 faculty positions at MANIT Bhopal, a premier technical institute in India.
Positions include Assistant Professor Grade-I and Assistant Professor Grade-II (on Contract Basis).
Opportunity for Ph.D. holders in relevant disciplines to join a leading engineering and technology institution.
Contract-based positions with competitive salary as per Level-10 and Level-12 pay scales.
Online application process with a clear selection procedure including application scrutiny, presentation, and interview.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline is mandatory for all posts.
First Class (60% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA) in preceding degrees (Bachelor’s and Master’s) is required.
For Assistant Professor Grade-II (on Contract Basis) in Architecture and Planning, a Master’s degree with one year of professional experience is acceptable.
No age relaxation details provided; refer to official notification for specific category-wise relaxations.
Candidates must meet the prescribed academic and professional qualifications as per UGC norms.

🏆 Selection Process

Initial scrutiny of applications for eligibility and credit points.
Presentation on Research and Teaching-Learning methodologies.
Personal interaction and interview to assess teaching and research capabilities.
Final selection based on combined performance in all stages.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT Bhopal)
Location / State	Madhya Pradesh
Job Location	Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Category Eligibility	All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) are eligible as per government norms.
Experience Required	For Assistant Professor Grade-II (on Contract Basis) in Architecture and Planning: 1 year of professional experience is required. No prior teaching experience is mandatory for Assistant Professor Grade-I positions.
Application Start	14 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	24 August 2026

📊 MANIT Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Assistant Professor Grade-II (on Contract Basis)	31
Assistant Professor Grade-I	0
Total	31

📁 Required Documents

Scanned photograph and signature in prescribed format.
Educational certificates (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees).
Mark sheets for all academic qualifications.
Category certificate (if applicable for reserved categories).
Experience certificates (if applicable for Grade-II positions).
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if applicable).
Any other documents as specified in the official notification.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 31
All vacancies are for Assistant Professor Grade-II (on Contract Basis).
No vacancies for Assistant Professor Grade-I are currently advertised in this notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor posts?

A. The last date to submit the online application form for the MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor recruitment is 24 August 2026.

Q. How many vacancies are available for Assistant Professor posts?

A. There are a total of 31 vacancies announced for the Assistant Professor positions at MANIT Bhopal.

Q. What is the minimum qualification required for the Assistant Professor posts?

A. The minimum qualification is a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, with a first-class degree (60% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA) in preceding academic stages.

Q. What is the application fee for General category candidates?

A. The application fee for General category candidates is Rs. 1500.

Q. What is the selection process for these positions?

A. The selection process includes scrutiny of applications, a presentation (research and teaching-learning), and a personal interview.