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Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) Bhopal has released a fresh notification for faculty positions. This is a great chance for candidates holding a Ph.D. and looking for a teaching career at a premier technical institute. The recruitment covers two posts across eleven engineering and science departments. Candidates must apply online before the closing date, as no offline applications will be accepted. Read the article to know more about the Assistant Professor vacancy details, eligibility criteria, application fees and more.
MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Out
MANIT Bhopal has issued Advertisement No. Rectt/FR/2026/01 dated 14 July 2026 inviting online applications for Assistant Professor Grade-I and Grade-II posts. The online application form opened on 14 July 2026 at 9:00 AM and will close on 24 August 2026 at 5:30 PM. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official Samarth portal of MANIT Bhopal. Candidates are advised not to wait for the last date to avoid any technical or payment-related issues.
MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Overview
Candidates can check the key details of this recruitment drive in the table below before applying.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal |
| Advertisement No. | Rectt/FR/2026/01 |
| Posts | Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level-12), Assistant Professor Grade-II (Level-10, Contract Basis) |
| Application Start Date | 14 July 2026, 09:00 AM |
| Application Last Date | 24 August 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | manitrec.samarth.edu.in |
| Notification | Download PDF |
MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor Vacancy
Vacancies are announced for two posts, Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level-12) and Assistant Professor Grade-II (Level-10, on contract basis), across eleven departments. The category-wise break-up given in the notification is shown below:
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 21 |
| ST | 03 |
| OBC (NCL) | 03 |
| EWS | 04 |
| Total | 31 |
MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should check the qualification requirements for Assistant Professor as indicated by MANIT Bhopal before applying, as these vary slightly by post level and department.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade-I / Grade-II (all departments except Architecture) | Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with first class (60% or 6.5/10 CGPA) in preceding degrees, from Bachelor’s onward |
| Assistant Professor Grade-I, Architecture and Planning (Level-12) | Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with first class in preceding degrees |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II, Architecture and Planning (Level-10) | Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with one year of professional experience and first class in preceding degrees; Ph.D. field is optional but encouraged |
MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Apply Link
Candidates can apply for MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 through the direct link given below. This link will take applicants to the official Samarth-based recruitment portal of the institute.
How to Fill OTR for MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Before filling the main MANIT application form, candidates need to complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the Samarth portal. This registration creates a candidate profile that is used across the application process.
- Visit manitrec.samarth.edu.in and click on the registration link.
- Enter basic details such as name, email ID, mobile number, and date of birth.
- Create a login ID and password for the account.
- Verify the registration through the OTP sent on email or mobile.
- Log in with the created credentials to proceed with the application form.
How to Apply for MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Once OTR is completed, candidates can move ahead and fill the detailed application form for the post they wish to apply for.
- Log in to the Samarth portal using the registered ID and password.
- Select the desired post, department, and area of specialization.
- Fill in academic qualification, experience, and credit point details under respective tabs.
- Upload photograph, signature, category certificate, and other required documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee and processing charges online.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor Application Fees
The MANIT Bhopal application fee depends on the candidate’s category and whether they are applying from India or abroad. Women candidates are exempted from the application fee but need to pay the processing charge.
| Category | Fee (Within India) | Fee (Applying from Abroad) |
|---|---|---|
| UR/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS | ₹1500 (₹1000 + ₹500 processing) | ₹5760 (₹4800 + ₹960 processing) |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women | ₹500 (Only processing charge) | ₹960 (Only processing charge) |
MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor Age Limit
The MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor notification does not prescribe a fixed upper age limit for these posts. Relaxation, wherever applicable, follows standard Government of India norms for reserved categories.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Upper age limit | Not specifically prescribed in the notification |
| Fresh appointment beyond 60 years | Discouraged, except for candidates with an exceptionally strong research career and ongoing/approved externally funded research projects |
| Age relaxation for reserved categories | As per Government of India norms |
Documents Required for MANIT Bhopal Faculty Application
Candidates must keep the following documents ready before starting the application process.
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature in prescribed format
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets from Bachelor’s degree onward
- Ph.D. degree/provisional certificate (or proof of submission, where applicable)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) in the prescribed format, if applicable
- Experience certificates and proof of research publications/patents/projects for credit points
- Valid photo ID proof such as Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, or Passport
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), required at the interview stage for candidates already in service
MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor Selection Process
MANIT Bhopal Faculty Selection will be carried out in three stages as defined in the notification, moving from eligibility screening to presentation and finally interview. Qualifying marks reduce for reserved categories at each stage. Candidates should note that clearing the cut-off does not guarantee a call to the next stage.
| Stage | Component | Qualifying Marks (UR/ OBC-NCL/EWS/ SC-ST/ PwBD) |
|---|---|---|
| Stage I | Eligibility scrutiny as per NIT RRs; shortlisting on Academic Credit Points if applicants are high in number | Not applicable (eligibility-based) |
| Stage II | Presentation — Part I: Research presentation; Part II: Fundamentals of teaching-learning (10 minutes each + Q&A) | 50% / 45% / 40% / 35% |
| Stage III | Personal interaction/ interview for shortlisted candidates | 60% / 54% / 50% / 45% |
MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor Salary
MANIT Bhopal Assistant Professor Grade-I is placed at Pay Level-12, and Assistant Professor Grade-II (on contract basis) at Pay Level-10, as per the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix applicable to NIT faculty. Here is the salary pay level as notified:
| Post | Pay Level | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade-I | Level-12 | 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II (Contract Basis) | Level-10 | 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
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