SVNIT Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (5 Posts)
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Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat has released the SVNIT Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (5 Posts) notification for 5 posts. The application fee is Exempted (Nil) for SC, ST, PwD, Female candidates, and faculty members of SVNIT. Apply only through the official website (svnit.ac.in).
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Important details
| Name of post | SVNIT Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (5 Posts) |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat |
| Advertisement no. | Estt. /2026/ |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 5 posts |
| Pay / salary | The post is placed in Pay Level 14A of the Pay Matrix, with basic pay ranging between ₹159,100 and ₹220,200 per month along with admissible allowances. |
| Posted on | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 20 Oct 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Application Fee
- SC, ST, PwD, Female candidates, and faculty members of SVNITExempted (Nil)
- All other candidates₹ 1000
The non-refundable application processing fee must be paid online through the recruitment portal. Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Category : Fee
SC, ST, PwD, female candidates, and faculty members of SVNIT Surat are completely exempted from paying the application processing fee.
Age Limit
- Fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged except for candidates with exceptional research and ongoing or approved externally funded research projects. The date for determining eligibility in all respects, including the preferred age limit, qualification, and experience, is the closing date of the online application (02.12.2026).
- Fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged, except for candidates with exceptional research and ongoing or approved externally funded research projects.
Total Post
5 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale
- The post is placed in Pay Level 14A of the Pay Matrix, with basic pay ranging between ₹159,100 and ₹220,200 per month along with admissible allowances.
SVNIT Professor Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat |
| Department(s) | 12 Engineering, Science, and Humanities Departments |
| Posts | Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 5 (Tentative) |
| Pay | Pay Level 14A (₹159,100 to ₹220,200 per month) |
| Contract Term | Probation for a period of one year, wherever applicable |
| Application Mode | Online and Hard Copy submission |
| Last Date to Apply | 02.12.2026 (till 5.00 p.m.) |
Department-wise Vacancies
| Departments | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Department of Computer Science & Engineering | Professor Post: 01 (UR), 01 (SC), 03 (ST) |
- The total number of tentative vacancies for the post of Professor across the departments is 5: 01 (UR), 01 (SC), and 03 (ST). The number of posts may vary at the time of final selection or recruitment.
Department of Artificial Intelligence – Department of Mathematics & Humanities – Qualification and Experience
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Ph.D. in the relevant discipline and first class in the preceding degrees (Bachelor’s Degree onwards). Where first class is not mentioned, at least 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 60% marks in aggregate is required. | As per Schedule ‘E’ of the NIT Statute published on 24th July 2017. Experience at the level of Associate Professor with AGP ₹9000 and/or ₹9500 (Pay Level 13A1 and/or 13A2). More than six months of experience in a regular position in CFTI / Institute of national importance / state government funded institute or university / centrally funded lab and organization under CSIR, DRDO, DAE, DBT, DST, DSIR, ISRO, MOCIT, MOEF, MNRE, MOP, MOWR, NPL etc., educational institutions ranked by NIRF up to 100 in overall/Universities/Engineering for any two years, foreign institutions/universities in QS/THE world ranking up to 500, or industrial experience in PSU, autonomous organization, or private industry with turnover of more than ₹500 crores. |
- All degrees must be from an Institute/University recognized by UGC, AICTE, AIU, or GOI. Foreign degrees are accepted if from national universities or institutions ranked up to 500 in QS/THE World Rankings. For candidates with a Ph.D. from SVNIT Surat, a three-year inbreeding gap between Ph.D. notification and the application deadline applies (not applicable to existing SVNIT faculty).
Pay and Terms
- The post carries Pay Level 14A of the Pay Matrix, with basic pay ranging from ₹159,100 to ₹220,200 per month along with admissible allowances. All appointments are made on probation for a period of one year, wherever applicable. On successful completion and confirmation, appointees hold office until the age of superannuation specified by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- Additional benefits include Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA), provision for industrial consultancy, children's tuition fee reimbursement up to Class XII, LTC, medical facilities for self and dependent family, campus accommodation with nominal licence fee or HRA, coverage under the National Pension System (NPS-2004), and reimbursement of telephone and data charges.
Documents Required
- Age proof
- 10th marksheet / Grade sheet and/or certificate
- 12th marksheet / Grade sheet and/or certificate
- Graduation marksheets / Grade sheets and degree certificate
- Post-graduation marksheets / Grade sheets and degree certificate
- Ph.D. degree / certificate
- Caste / EWS / Disability certificate (in prescribed Government of India format; OBC-NCL certificate issued after 1st April 2026)
- Ex-serviceman certificate, if applicable
- Experience certificate mentioning designation, pay scale, and service duration
- Documents in support of claimed credit points (first page of research papers, patents, projects, achievements, experience)
- Printout of proof of online application processing fee payment
- Undertaking in Annexure-III (for candidates having direct Ph.D. after 4-year B.Tech)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer for regular Government/PSU employees
Important Instructions
- Applications submitted only in soft copy will be summarily rejected if the signed hard copy and supporting documents are not received by the deadline.
- Candidates wishing to apply for more than one department must submit separate applications along with separate processing fees and enclosures.
- Experience rendered on a part-time basis, as a teaching assistant, or as a visiting/guest faculty member will not be counted as valid experience.
- No TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for written test, presentation, or interview.
- Candidates invited for the selection process must appear personally for the presentation and interview, though candidates working abroad may be considered for online interaction.
- The date for determining eligibility in terms of qualification, experience, and age is the closing date of the online application (02.12.2026).
- Any addendum, corrigendum, shortlisted candidate lists, and interview schedules will be published only on the Institute website (http://www.svnit.ac.in).
- For queries related to difficulty in submitting the online application, candidates may email [email protected] or call +91261-2201550 during office hours (Monday to Friday).
- Any legal proceedings in respect of any claim or dispute arising out of this advertisement can be instituted only in the Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat.
More Details
- Department of Artificial Intelligence – Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Artificial Intelligence – Department of Electronics Engineering
- Department of Artificial Intelligence – Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Artificial Intelligence – Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Artificial Intelligence – Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Artificial Intelligence – Department of Humanities & Social Sciences
- Department of Artificial Intelligence – Department of Physics
- Department of Artificial Intelligence – Department of Chemistry
- SVNIT Professor Age Limit
- SVNIT Professor Application Fee
How to Apply for SVNIT Professor
- Open the online recruitment portal at https://svnitrec.samarth.edu.in/ between 18.10.2026 and 02.12.2026 (up to 5.00 p.m.).
- Complete the online application form and fill in the credit point summary sheet and details sheet.
- Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (taken within 3 months, without cap, scarf, or sunglasses) along with relevant certificates.
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee of ₹1000 online, if applicable.
- Number and sign all pages of the printed application form, and write the total number of pages on the first page.
- Enclose self-attested copies of all testimonials, educational certificates, experience certificates, category proof, and fee payment proof.
- Place the documents in an envelope superscribed as "Advertisement No. Estt. /2026/ Prof/1600, Dated 16.10.2026, Department of [Name of Department], Application ID no. [ID]".
- Send the packet so as to reach the Deputy Registrar (Establishment), Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Ichchhanath, Dumas Road, Surat – 395 007, Gujarat on or before 09.12.2026 (5:00 p.m.).
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here svnitrec.samarth.edu.in |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download svnit.ac.in |
| Official Website | Click Here svnit.ac.in |
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | Online recruitment application portal |
| Official Notification PDF | Advt No. Estt. /2026/ Prof/1600 notification |
| Official Website | SVNIT Surat official homepage |
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there in SVNIT Professor Recruitment 2026?
There are 5 posts in total.
What is the age limit for SVNIT Professor Recruitment 2026?
Fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged except for candidates with exceptional research and ongoing or approved externally funded research projects. The date for determining eligibility in all respects, including the preferred age limit, qualification, and experience, is the closing date of the online application (02.12.2026); Fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged, except for candidates with exceptional research and ongoing or approved externally funded research projects.
What is the application fee for SVNIT Professor Recruitment 2026?
SC, ST, PwD, Female candidates, and faculty members of SVNIT: Exempted (Nil); All other candidates: ₹ 1000.
What qualification is needed for SVNIT Professor Recruitment 2026?
Professor: Ph.D. in the relevant discipline and first class in the preceding degrees (Bachelor’s Degree onwards). Where first class is not mentioned, at least 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 60% marks in aggregate is required. | All degrees must be from an Institute/University recognized by UGC, AICTE, AIU, or GOI. Foreign degrees are accepted if from national universities or institutions ranked…
What is the official website for SVNIT Professor Recruitment 2026?
The official website is http://www.svnit.ac.in.