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T Academic Faculty

Official gazetted recruitment notification for T Academic Faculty administered by NIFTEM Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIFTEM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-17 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Academic Vacancies Fddi Noida	1 Openings	Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200)	2026-09-30
Academic Vacancies Fddi Rohtak	1 Openings	Level-13 (₹1,23,100 - ₹2,15,900)	2026-09-30
Academy Young Scientist Award	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Ais Extension of Timelines Recording of Par the Year 2022 23 in R	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by NIFTEM

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Employee Information Database and Appraisal Management System Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Energy and Environment Unit Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Engagement with Mstc for Auctioning of Old Scrapped Unusable Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Empanelment of Expert Resources Professionals Individual Consulta Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for T Academic Faculty?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-08-17. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NIFTEM Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain niftem.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NIFTEM recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email address, mobile number, and basic personal details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to fill the comprehensive online application form, entering detailed academic qualifications, research publications, teaching experience, and past employment history in chronological order.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, degree transcripts, category certificates, and a high-resolution photograph and signature according to the specified file size limits.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form online, download the generated PDF copy, and monitor the portal for the release of the screening status and subsequent admit card download.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for T Academic Faculty is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Screening of Applications & API Score Evaluation	Shortlisting based on UGC/AICTE API guidelines	Academic record, research publications in SCI/Scopus indexed journals, teaching experience, patents, and post-doctoral research credentials.
Stage 2: Domain Knowledge Written Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Food Technology, Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Nutrition, Agricultural Process Engineering, and Research Methodology.
Stage 3: Seminar Presentation & Classroom Teaching	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Presentation on a specialized research topic, demonstration of pedagogical skills, communication effectiveness, and response to technical questions from the panel.
Stage 4: Personal Interview & Document Verification	100 Marks / Variable Duration	Evaluation of research vision, leadership qualities, institutional development plans, and verification of original academic and experience certificates.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Academic Faculty (Assistant Professor) at NIFTEM is positioned at Academic Pay Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an initial Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 57,700. Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% amounts to Rs. 30,581. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities (such as Delhi NCR/Kundli) at 30% contributes Rs. 17,310. Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. This culminates in a Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs. 1,16,607. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,828) and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,05,000, subject to future 8th CPC revisions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to NIFTEM Academic Faculty strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is implemented with 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27% for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Upper age limit relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are applicable. In accordance with central mandates, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — T Academic Faculty

What is the minimum API score required for shortlisting as Assistant Professor?

Candidates must meet the minimum Academic Performance Indicator (API) score as per UGC/AICTE regulations, typically requiring a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with a consistently good academic record.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for NIFTEM faculty?

There is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before being considered for permanent absorption and confirmation.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited faculty?

The probation period for newly appointed academic faculty at NIFTEM is two years, which may be extended by the Board of Governors based on performance evaluations.

Will there be any normalization of marks for the written screening test?

Normalization is not applicable if the written test is conducted in a single shift; however, if conducted in multiple shifts, standard percentile-based normalization is used.

Where will the selected academic faculty be posted?

Selected faculty members will be posted at NIFTEM Kundli (Haryana) or NIFTEM Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), depending on institutional requirements and departmental vacancies.

What is the syllabus for the Food Technology domain specialization test?

The syllabus covers advanced Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Food Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, Food Laws and Regulations, and emerging non-thermal food preservation technologies.