NIT Arunachal Pradesh Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for Guest Faculty Posts

National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh (NIT Arunachal Pradesh), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has invited applications for engagement of Adjunct Faculty (Guest Faculty) on a purely temporary basis for 10 months for the Academic Year 2026-27. The recruitment is for the Computer Science & Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering departments. A total of 3 posts are available, including 2 posts in Computer Science & Engineering and 1 post in Electronics & Communication Engineering. The notification was issued through Advertisement No. NIT/AP/Recruitment/AF/PoP/2026/320 dated 17 August 2026. Eligible candidates must complete the prescribed application form and submit it when attending the physical walk-in interview on 31 August 2026 at NIT Arunachal Pradesh, Jote, Arunachal Pradesh. The official website mentioned in the notification is www.nitap.ac.in. The engagement is temporary and does not provide any guarantee of permanent employment.

NIT Arunachal Pradesh Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates should carefully read the official notification before attending the walk-in interview. The notification contains the department-wise vacancies, qualifications, remuneration, interview date, venue and other important instructions.

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NIT Arunachal Pradesh Adjunct Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Note: The notification specifies the walk-in interview date and reporting time. A separate online application start date or last date is not mentioned because the recruitment is conducted through a physical walk-in process.

Vacancy Details

The notification advertises 3 Adjunct Faculty (Guest Faculty) positions across two departments.

Note: The institution reserves the right to fill or not fill any of the advertised posts. Therefore, candidates should treat the vacancies as subject to the decision of NIT Arunachal Pradesh.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality and Character

The notification does not prescribe a separate nationality clause or detailed character-antecedent requirement in the two-page advertisement.

Candidates must provide correct and authentic information in the application form. NIT Arunachal Pradesh states that any misleading or wrong information may result in rejection of the application or applicant if discovered later.

Educational Qualification

Computer Science & Engineering

Candidates should have:

• First Class in both B.Tech./B.E. and M.Tech./M.E.
• The degree should be in CSE/IT/ECE or an equivalent qualification in a relevant branch of Engineering.
• A Ph.D. in CSE or an equivalent qualification in a relevant branch of Engineering is desirable.

The notification also states that candidates who have completed their Ph.D. directly after undergraduate study, such as B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent, are also eligible.

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Candidates should have:

• First Class in both B.Tech./B.E. and M.Tech./M.E.
• The qualification should be in ECE or an equivalent qualification in a relevant branch of Engineering.
• A Ph.D. in ECE or an equivalent qualification in a relevant branch of Engineering is desirable.

Area of Expertise

For Computer Science & Engineering, the areas of expertise mentioned in the notification include:

1. Cryptography and Network Security
2. Object Oriented Programming
3. Number Theory and Cryptography
4. Coding
5. Computer Networks
6. Internet of Things (IoT)
7. Network Security

For Electronics & Communication Engineering, the areas include:

1. RF & Microwave
2. Image Processing
3. Semiconductor Device/Sensor Fabrication
4. MEMS Photonics

Physical Standards

No specific physical standards are mentioned in the notification.

Previous Training/Experience

The notification does not prescribe any previous teaching experience or prior training requirement.

Age Limit

The notification does not specify a minimum or maximum age limit for the Adjunct Faculty positions.

Candidates should refer to any additional instructions in the application format, if applicable.

Reservation Policy

The two-page notification does not provide a separate category-wise reservation table or reservation percentage for these temporary Adjunct Faculty positions.

Details regarding:

• Vertical reservation
• Horizontal reservation
• Scheduled Caste (SC)
• Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• Other Backward Classes (OBC)
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
• Ex-Servicemen
• Carry-forward vacancies

are not specified in the notification.

Salary/Stipend

NIT Arunachal Pradesh will pay remuneration based on the candidate’s qualification.

The notification specifically states that the remuneration is honorarium of ₹60,000 per month for candidates possessing a Ph.D. qualification and ₹50,000 per month for candidates without a Ph.D. degree.

Salary Table – Post Wise

Application Mode and Application Fee

This recruitment does not use an online application process. Candidates must attend the physical walk-in interview and submit the prescribed application form while coming for the interview.

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

The selection of Adjunct Faculty will be conducted through a presentation and/or walk-in interview before a duly constituted Selection Committee.

1. Presentation and/or Walk-in Interview

Candidates will be assessed through a presentation and/or walk-in interview. The process will be conducted in the presence of the duly constituted Selection Committee.

2. Selection Committee Decision

The notification clearly states that the decision of the Selection Committee shall be final.

3. Document Verification

Candidates must bring their original documents to the walk-in interview. The notification specifically instructs candidates to report along with all original documents.

4. Medical Examination

No separate medical examination procedure is specified in the notification.

5. Final Selection

The final decision will be taken by the duly constituted Selection Committee.

There is no separate written examination, fixed examination marks, merit-list formula or tie-breaking rule specified in the notification.

Important: Participation in the walk-in interview does not guarantee selection or employment. The engagement is temporary for 10 months, and the Selection Committee’s decision will be final.

Documents Required

Candidates should carry the required original documents when attending the walk-in interview.

The notification specifically states that candidates must report along with all original documents.

Candidates should keep their academic and other supporting documents ready, including documents supporting:

• B.E./B.Tech. qualification
• M.E./M.Tech. qualification
• Ph.D. qualification, where applicable
• Relevant academic records
• Proof of other claims made in the application
• Any other documents required in the prescribed application format

File format and upload size: Not applicable to the walk-in application process. The notification does not prescribe online upload file formats or file-size limits.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should follow these steps:

1. Read the official notification carefully.
2. Check the educational qualification and relevant area of expertise for the desired department.
3. Complete the prescribed application form mentioned in the notification.
4. Candidates must bring the completed application form when attending the walk-in interview.
5. Prepare all original documents and supporting certificates.
6. Reach Director’s Conference Hall, NIT Arunachal Pradesh on 31 August 2026.
7. Candidates should report by 9:30 AM along with their original documents.
8. Attend the physical walk-in interview/presentation from 10:00 AM onwards.
9. Follow the instructions issued by the Selection Committee during the selection process.

Application Mode: Physical walk-in only. The notification does not provide an online application submission process.

Important Instructions

• The engagement is purely temporary and will be for 10 months only.
• Candidates must fill and submit the application form while coming for the walk-in interview.
• Candidates must report by 9:30 AM on the interview date.
• Candidates must bring all original documents.
• The interview will be conducted in physical mode only.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• The engagement will be based on a presentation and/or walk-in interview.
• The Selection Committee’s decision will be final.
• Candidates must provide accurate information.
• Any misleading or wrong information can lead to summary rejection of the application/applicant if discovered later.
• NIT Arunachal Pradesh reserves the right to fill or not fill any of the advertised posts.
• The institution can terminate the contract prematurely according to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
• Except where the contract automatically terminates, either party can terminate the appointment before completion of the contract by giving at least 30 days’ notice.
• The notification does not provide any assurance of permanent employment after completion of the temporary engagement.
• Candidates requiring clarification regarding the application form can contact facultywelfarecell@nitap.ac.in.

Contract and Employment Conditions

The engagement is purely temporary for a period of 10 months.

The notification states that, except where the contract automatically terminates, the contract may be terminated prematurely by either party before completion of the service period by providing at least 30 days’ notice.

Candidates should understand that this is an Adjunct Faculty/Guest Faculty engagement and not a regular permanent faculty appointment.

Common Reasons for Rejection

Candidates should avoid the following mistakes:

• Not meeting the required educational qualification.
• Not having First Class in both required degrees.
• Applying for a department without the relevant qualification.
• Providing misleading or incorrect information.
• Failing to submit the prescribed application form.
• Not bringing original documents.
• Reaching the venue after the prescribed reporting time.
• Failing to support claims made in the application with valid documents.
• Not attending the interview in physical mode.
• Ignoring instructions issued by the Selection Committee.

Important Links

Note: The notification mentions an application format, but the uploaded two-page advertisement does not contain the actual application form. Candidates should obtain/check the prescribed format from the official NIT Arunachal Pradesh source before attending the interview.

Related Opportunities

Candidates with B.E./B.Tech. and M.E./M.Tech. qualifications in relevant engineering branches can also look for faculty, guest faculty, teaching, research and project-based positions in NITs, IITs, IIITs, central universities and other technical institutions.

Candidates with Ph.D. qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering or related areas may also find opportunities where doctoral qualifications are preferred. Those interested in temporary teaching positions should regularly check official recruitment pages of technical institutions for similar walk-in and contractual faculty vacancies.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is NIT Arunachal Pradesh Adjunct Faculty Recruitment 2026?

It is a recruitment drive for engagement of Adjunct Faculty (Guest Faculty) on a purely temporary basis for the Academic Year 2026-27.

2. How many vacancies are available?

There are 3 vacancies in total. Two posts are available in Computer Science & Engineering and one post is available in Electronics & Communication Engineering.

3. What is the walk-in interview date?

The walk-in interview will be held on 31 August 2026.

4. What time should candidates report?

Candidates should report by 9:30 AM. The interview will be conducted from 10:00 AM onwards.

5. Where will the interview be conducted?

The interview will be held at the Director’s Conference Hall, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, Jote, Arunachal Pradesh.

6. What is the qualification for the CSE post?

Candidates need First Class in both B.Tech./B.E. and M.Tech./M.E. in CSE/IT/ECE or an equivalent qualification in a relevant branch of Engineering. Ph.D. in CSE or an equivalent qualification is desirable.

7. What is the qualification for the ECE post?

Candidates need First Class in both B.Tech./B.E. and M.Tech./M.E. in ECE or an equivalent qualification in a relevant branch of Engineering. Ph.D. in ECE or an equivalent qualification is desirable.

8. What is the monthly remuneration?

Candidates with a Ph.D. qualification will receive ₹60,000 per month, while candidates without a Ph.D. will receive ₹50,000 per month.

9. Is there any application fee?

The notification does not specify any application fee.

10. Is this a permanent government job?

No. The notification describes the engagement as purely temporary for 10 months. It does not provide a guarantee of permanent employment.

11. Is the interview online or offline?

The interview will be conducted in physical mode only.

12. Is TA/DA available for attending the interview?

No. The notification clearly states that no TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.

Final Note

The information above has been prepared from the official NIT Arunachal Pradesh notification dated 17 August 2026. Candidates should read the complete notification and verify any additional application-form requirements before attending the walk-in interview. Where the two-page notification does not provide a particular detail, this article has marked it as “Not specified in notification” rather than assuming the information.

Official Website: nitap.ac.in