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MANIT Bhopal Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 | Apply for 11 Associate Professor Posts @ manit.ac.in

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) Bhopal has released the official notification for the recruitment of Associate Professor positions. The MANIT Bhopal Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 notification was published on 14 July 2026 with Advertisement No. Rectt/FR/2026/02. A total of 11 vacancies have been announced across various departments including UR-06, OBC (NCL)-01, EWS-04 with PwBD-01 horizontal reservation across categories. Eligible candidates with Ph.D. and relevant qualifications can apply online through the official MANIT Bhopal website. The online application will open on 14 July 2026 at 09:00 AM and close on 24 August 2026 till 05:30 PM.

This is a prestigious opportunity for qualified academicians to join one of India's premier National Institutes of Technology at the Associate Professor level and contribute to teaching, research, and innovation at MANIT Bhopal.

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About MANIT Bhopal

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) Bhopal is an Institution of National Importance under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Established in 1960, MANIT Bhopal is one of the premier technical institutes in the country. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various engineering, science, and humanities disciplines. MANIT Bhopal is committed to excellence in technical education, research, and innovation, contributing significantly to the nation's technological development.

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Recruitment Highlights

Feature	Details
Organization	Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal
Post Name	Associate Professor
Total Vacancies	UR-06, OBC (NCL)-01, EWS-04, PwBD-01 (horizontal)
Advertisement No.	Rectt/FR/2026/02
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	MANIT Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Pay Level	Level-13A2 (7th CPC)
Official Website	https://www.manit.ac.in

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Important Dates

Event	Date/Time
Online Application Start Date	14 July 2026 (09:00 AM IST)
Online Application Last Date	24 August 2026 (Till 05:30 PM IST)

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Vacancy Details

Post Name	Level of Pay	Vacancies (UR/OBC/EWS)
Associate Professor	Level-13A2	Total Vacancies: UR-06, OBC (NCL)-01, EWS-04 [PwBD-01 horizontal across categories]
Total		11

Note: Horizontal reservation of PwBD to be maintained as per Government of India norms. The Institute reserves the right to modify/defer/cancel full/part of the advertisement/recruitment at any stage of the process without assigning any reason.

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Department-wise Vacancies & Specializations

S.No	Department	UG Degree	PG Degree	Research Area (Specialization)
1	Architecture and Planning	B. Arch. / B. Plan.	M. Arch. / M. Plan. / M. Des. / M. Tech.	Interior/Furniture/Product/Graphic/Universal/Retail Design, Urban Design/Landscape/Architecture, Town/Urban/City/Regional/Rural/Environmental/Infrastructure/Real Estate/Transport/Housing/Public Policy Planning, Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics, Construction Technology and Management, Building Science/Services/Building Energy
2	Biological Science and Engineering	B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc./B.S. - Biotechnology; Bioengineering; Bioinformatics; Biomedical Engineering; Microbiology	M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc./M.S. - Biotechnology; Bioengineering; Bioinformatics; Biomedical Engineering; Microbiology	Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology (Preferably Fermentation Technology), Molecular Biology (Preferably Molecular Diagnostics), Bioinformatics
3	Civil Engineering	B.E./B.Tech. - Civil Engineering	M.E./M.Tech./M.S. - Structural Engineering; Environmental Engineering	Structural Dynamics, Steel Structures, Composite Structure, Air Pollution
4	Computer Science and Engineering	B.E./B.Tech. - CSE/IT	M.E./M.Tech./M.S. - CSE/IT	System and Network Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, High Performance Computing, Networking, Software Systems
5	Electrical Engineering	B.E./B.Tech. - Electrical Engineering; Electrical & Electronics Engineering	M.E./M.Tech./M.S. - Power System; Power Electronics & Drives; Instrumentation & Control	Power System, Power Electronics & Drives, Electric Vehicle Technologies
6	Electronics and Communication Engineering	B.E./B.Tech. - Electronics and Communication Engineering; Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering; Electronics Engineering; Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering; Electrical Engineering	M.E./M.Tech./M.S. - Embedded Systems; VLSI Design; VLSI Technology; Microelectronics; Quantum Electronics; Semiconductor Technology; Electronics Design and Technology; Electronics Product Design; Semiconductor Materials; Integrated Circuits and Systems; Electronic Systems; Solid State Devices; Cyber Physical Systems; Quantum Communication; Drone Technology	Embedded Systems, Low power VLSI Design, Microelectronics, Quantum Computing, Control Systems and Robotics, Drone Technology
7	Energy Science and Engineering	B.E./B.Tech. - Energy Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electronics; Electronics and Communications; Power Electronics; Electronics and Instrumentations; Mechanical Engineering; Automobile Engineering; Chemical Engineering	M.E./M.Tech./M.S. - Renewable Energy; Energy System Management; Green Technology; Electric Vehicles; Electrical Drives; Power Electronics; Power Systems; Control Engineering; Thermal Engineering; Automobile; Chemical; Material Science and Engineering	Electric Vehicles, Electrical Energy Storage Systems, Grid Integration of Renewables, Energy Modelling
8	Humanities and Social Sciences	UG degree in any Stream	PG Degree in - Rural Management; Public Policy & Governance; Rural Development; Public Administration; Panchayati Raj	Rural Management, Public Policies, Entrepreneurship, Local Government
9	Mathematics and Computer Application	B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons)/BS - Mathematics / B.E./B.Tech. - CSE/IT	M.Sc./M.S. - Mathematics; Applied Mathematics / M.Sc/M.S./M.Tech. - Mathematics and Data Science; Mathematics and Computing / M.E./M.Tech./M.S. - CSE/IT / MCA (minimum three years)	Mathematical Modelling/Computational Mathematics/Optimization/Biomathematics/Numerical Analysis, Quantum Computing, Cloud Computing, Blockchain Engineering, System Design, Distributed Computing, Software Testing, Cryptography
10	Mechanical Engineering	B.E./B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering; Production and Industrial Engineering; Production/Manufacturing Engineering; Engineering and Computational Mechanics	M.E./M.Tech./M.S. - Mechanical Engineering; Applied Mechanics/Computational Mechanics; Manufacturing; Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM); Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM); Computer Aided Engineering (CAE); Automation and Robotics; Mechatronics; AI/ML; Industrial Engineering and Management	Robotics, Fluid Mechanics/Fluid Power (Desirable: Hydraulics and Pneumatics Control), Industrial Automation and System Design
11	Materials and Metallurgical Engineering	B.E./B.Tech. - Materials Engineering; Metallurgical Engineering; Materials and Metallurgical Engineering; Metallurgical and Materials Engineering; Mechanical Engineering	M.E./M.Tech./M.S. - Metallurgical Engineering; Materials Engineering; Materials Science & Technology; Computational Mechanics; Applied Mechanics; Solids Mechanics	Extractive Metallurgy, Semiconductor Materials, Devices and Processing, FEA in the Area of Crystal Plasticity/Fracture Behaviour/Microstructural Modelling

Note: Research Area (Specialization) shall be assessed based on Post Graduate Degree/Doctoral Research Work/Publications/other research work as may be applicable.

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Eligibility Criteria

• Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline from a recognized University/Institute.
• Essential Requirements: Six years after Ph.D. of which at least three years at the level of Assistant Professor with Academic Grade Pay of Rs.8000; OR nine years total working experience, of which three years should be after Ph.D., with at least three years at the level of Assistant Professor with Academic Grade Pay of Rs.8000.
• Cumulative Essential Credit Points: 50 credit points as per Schedule E.
• First Class Requirement: All new entrants shall have Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline and shall have first class in the preceding degrees. First Class degree shall be considered as specified by the respective University/Institution (60% marks or 6.5 CGPA if not specifically mentioned).
• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India or registered as an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder under Section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955.

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Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Processing Charges	Total (Candidates Applying from Abroad)
UR/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS	₹4800.00	₹960.00	₹5760.00
SC/ ST/ PwBD	NIL	₹960.00	₹960.00

Category	Application Fee	Processing Charges	Total (Candidates Applying from within India)
UR/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS	₹1000.00	₹500.00	₹1500.00
SC/ ST/ PwBD / Women	NIL	₹500.00	₹500.00

Note: In case of candidates applying for multiple posts, candidates will be required to submit a separate Application Form for each post and each Department with separate application fee and processing charges. The application fee and processing charges once submitted are not transferable, non-refundable and non-adjustable for any future vacancy.

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Pay Scale & Benefits

• Associate Professor: Level-13A2 of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
• All appointments under the Institute shall be made on probation for a period of one year wherever applicable.
• On completion of probation period, if confirmed, the appointee shall continue to hold office subject to the provisions of the Act and the Statutes.

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Selection Process

• Stage I - Scrutiny & Shortlisting: Applications will be scrutinized for eligibility as per Gazette notification and Schedule E. Shortlisting will be based on Credit Points (Academic Credit Points). Vacancy to candidate ratio from 1:6 to 1:12 may be followed.
• Stage II - Presentation: Shortlisted candidates will give a 10-minute OPEN presentation on Research (Part I) and Fundamental aspects on any topic of interest to assess teaching-learning (Part II), followed by a question-answer session. Qualifying marks: 50% for UR, 45% for OBC (NCL)/EWS, 40% for SC/ST, and 35% for PwBD. Vacancy to candidate ratio from 1:4 to 1:6 may be followed.
• Stage III - Personal Interaction/Interview: Candidates recommended by the assessment committee will be called for personal interaction/interview. Minimum score to qualify for inclusion in final merit list: 60% for UR, 54% for OBC (NCL)/EWS, 50% for SC/ST, and 45% for PwBD.
• SC/ ST outstation candidates will be paid sleeper class railway fare by the shortest route (subject to production of tickets) as admissible under the rules.

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How to Apply for MANIT Bhopal Associate Professor Recruitment 2026

• Step 1: Visit the official MANIT Bhopal website at www.manit.ac.in and navigate to the "Careers" section or go directly to https://manitrec.samarth.edu.in.
• Step 2: Read the advertisement carefully and check the eligibility criteria for the post you are applying for.
• Step 3: Click on the online application link and register yourself with a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Step 4: Fill the application form completely with all required personal, educational, and professional details.
• Step 5: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, research publications, credit points documents, category certificate, etc.).
• Step 6: Pay the application fee and processing charges through the online payment gateway as per your category.
• Step 7: Submit the application form and take a printout of the completed application form for future reference.
• Step 8: Candidates are advised to visit the MANIT Bhopal website regularly for updates regarding presentation/interview schedules.

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Documents Required

• Printout of the Online Application Form
• Ph.D. Degree Certificate
• All Preceding Degree Certificates & Marksheets (Bachelors onwards)
• Experience Certificates (Teaching & Research)
• Research Publications (Journal Papers, Conference Papers, Books, Book Chapters)
• Patents Granted (if any)
• Externally Sponsored R&D Projects (as PI/Co-PI)
• Credit Points Documents for shortlisting
• SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwBD Category Certificate in prescribed format
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer (if serving in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Bodies/PSUs/Universities/Educational Institutions)
• Vigilance Clearance from employer/competent authority (if applicable)
• Valid Photo ID Proof (Passport/Voter ID/PAN Card/Aadhar Card/Any Government issued ID)
• Recent Passport Size Photographs

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Important Links

Description	Link
Official Website	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Notification PDF	Download Here
Careers Page	Click Here
Email for Administrative Matters	faculty.recruitment@manit.ac.in
Email for Technical Issues	ITsupport@manit.ac.in

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Important Instructions

• Before filling the application form, the candidate must ensure his/her eligibility for the post in respect of qualification and other requisite criteria.
• All documents in original and a valid photo ID proof in original along with a photocopy will have to be produced at the time of presentation/personal interaction/interview.
• Candidates serving in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Bodies/PSUs/Universities/Educational Institutions shall be required to mandatorily furnish a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) and 'Vigilance Clearance' from their employer/competent authority at the time of interview.
• The cut-off date for determining eligibility of candidates is the closing date of online application (24 August 2026).
• OBC (NCL)/EWS Certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 would only be considered.
• In case of candidates applying for multiple posts, candidates will be required to submit a separate Application Form for each post and each Department with separate application fee and processing charges.
• The Institute reserves the right to cancel/restrict/enlarge/modify/alter the Recruitment Process, if need arises, without issuing any further notice or assigning any reason therefor.
• Mere fulfilment of the required qualifications, experience, credit points, etc., does not entitle a candidate to be called for presentation/personal interaction/interview.
• Any dispute regarding the selection/recruitment process will be subject to Courts/Tribunals having jurisdiction over Bhopal.
• Candidates are advised to keep visiting the Institute website https://www.manit.ac.in/content/careers on a regular basis for updates.
• All general communications in regard to recruitment will be made through the Institute website only. Communications addressed to a specific candidate, if any, may be intimated by e-mail.

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Contact Details

• Organization: Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal
• Address: MANIT Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - 462003
• Official Website: www.manit.ac.in
• Email (Administrative): faculty.recruitment@manit.ac.in
• Email (Technical): Itsupport@manit.ac.in
• Application Portal: https://manitrec.samarth.edu.in

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the last date to apply for MANIT Bhopal Associate Professor Recruitment 2026?

• The last date for online application submission is 24 August 2026 till 05:30 PM IST.

2. What is the total number of vacancies for this recruitment?

• Total vacancies include UR-06, OBC (NCL)-01, EWS-04 with PwBD-01 horizontal reservation across categories.

3. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

• For UR/OBC/EWS candidates applying from within India: ₹1,500/- (₹1,000/- Application Fee + ₹500/- Processing Charges). For SC/ST/PwBD/Women: ₹500/- (Processing Charges only). Fee varies for candidates applying from abroad.

4. What is the eligibility criteria for Associate Professor?

• Ph.D. with six years after Ph.D. (at least three years at Assistant Professor level with AGP Rs.8000) OR nine years total working experience (three years after Ph.D., with at least three years at Assistant Professor level with AGP Rs.8000) and 50 credit points.

5. What is the selection process for this recruitment?

• The selection process consists of three stages: Stage I - Scrutiny & Shortlisting based on Credit Points, Stage II - Presentation, and Stage III - Personal Interaction/Interview.

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Disclaimer: This article has been prepared for informational purposes based on the official MANIT Bhopal Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. Rectt/FR/2026/02). Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. All information including vacancy numbers, eligibility criteria, pay scale, and dates are as per the official advertisement. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification issued by MANIT Bhopal shall prevail. Keep checking the official MANIT Bhopal website for updates on recruitment-related information.