Overview
NIFTEM Thanjavur has announced recruitment for 9 faculty positions (3 Associate Professors and 6 Assistant Professors) for 2026, detailing eligibility, salary, application fee, important dates, and selection process. Candidates can apply online via the NIFTEM-T website.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T)
- Qualification
- Associate Professor: Doctoral Degree in Post-Harvest Technology, Food Technology/Food Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Agricultural Process Engineering or Agricultural Engineering/Chemical Engineering specialized in Food Processing. Assistant Professor: Masters Degree in Post-Harvest Technology, Food Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Food Technology, Agricultural Process Engineering or Agricultural Engineering/Chemical Engineering specialized in Food Processing; Masters Degree in Agricultural Entomology; Masters degree in Veterinary/Animal Sciences with specialization in Livestock Products Technology/Meat Science and Technology; Masters Degree in Food Science/Food Science and Nutrition; Masters Degree in Food Science and Technology/Food Technology.
- Vacancies
- 9
- Posted
- 01-02-2026
- Last date to apply
- 01-03-2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 01-02-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01-03-2026 |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Receipt | 07 days after closing of online application portal (15 days for specified remote areas) |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Associate Professor (Food Process Engineering/Agricultural Process Engineering): UR: 1; EWS: 1; ST: 1; Assistant Professor (Food Process Engineering / Agricultural Process Engineering): UR: 1; OBC: 1; Assistant Professor (Agricultural Entomology): EWS: 1; Assistant Professor (Livestock Product Technology / Meat Science and Technology): UR: 1; Assistant Professor (Food Science / Food Science and Nutrition): SC: 1; Assistant Professor (Food Science and Technology): EWS: 1
Selection Process
Screening Test (for Assistant Professor), Personal Interview, Document Verification
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online on or before 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News., Use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section to apply directly., Alternatively, visit the official website of NIFTEM-T to complete the application., Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details., Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format., Pay the application fee online, if applicable., Review all details carefully before submitting the form., Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NIFTEM Thanjavur Faculty Positions Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online?
Notification Date: 01-02-2026; Last Date to Apply: 01-03-2026; Last Date for Hard Copy Receipt: 07 days after closing of online application portal (15 days for specified remote areas)
What is the application fee?
UR/OBC/EWS: Rs.500/- + Transaction Charges as applicable; SC/ST/Women/PwBD: Exempted
What is the age limit?
Associate Professor: maximum 47 years; Assistant Professor: maximum 32 years (35 years for Ph.D holders). Age relaxation: OBC +3 years for OBC-(NCL) posts; SC/ST +5 years for SC/ST posts; PwBD +5 years for unreserved/EWS posts; PwBD +8 years (5+3) for OBC-(NCL) posts; PwBD +10 years (5+5) for SC/ST posts.
What is the selection process?
Screening Test (for Assistant Professor), Personal Interview, Document Verification