Director Recruitment for Seven National Institutes of Technology 2026
Ministry of Education - Department of Higher Education
Appointment of one Director each in seven NITs.
Job overview
- Category
- Education Administration
- Location
- All India
- Employment type
- Government
- Qualification
- PhD with first class at Bachelor's/Master's level plus proven academic, administrative, teaching and research leadership
- Vacancies
- 7
Recruitment details
Ministry of Education invites online applications for Director positions, one each, at NIT Hamirpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Rourkela, Surat, Tiruchirappalli and Mizoram. The notice specifies PhD, first class at Bachelor's/Master's level, proven administrative/teaching/research background including significant experience in research guidance at PhD level, and outstanding academic record. Appointment is for five years or until age 70, whichever is earlier. Online window: 21 September to 20 October 2026.
Important dates
- Application start date
- 21 September 2026
- Application last date
- 20 October 2026
Application fee
Refer to Ministry/NIT Council notice
Age information
Appointment up to five years or age 70, whichever is earlier
Selection process
Search-cum-selection for Director appointments
Record information
- Added
- 26 September 2026
- Last updated
- 26 September 2026