NSTI Kanpur Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026: 9 CITS/CTS Trades, Rs 250 per Hour, Apply by 5 October

National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) Kanpur, under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has invited offline applications to engage Guest Faculties for CITS and CTS classes (theory and practical) for session 2026-27 (File No. NSTIK/Trg./GF/2020-21(E-40420), dated 17.09.2026). There are 9 trades/subjects. The pay is Rs 250 per hour for CITS and Rs 200 per hour for CTS, up to Rs 30,000 a month. Send the form by post or by hand by 5 October 2026, 5:30 PM.

NSTI Kanpur Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Trade-wise Details

The notice does not give a fixed number of posts. It says the number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per requirement.

Who Can Apply

Candidates with the degree, diploma or NTC/NAC in the relevant trade, along with CITS and the required post-CITS industrial or teaching experience, can apply. Ex-servicemen with 15 years of service in the related field can also apply for CITS trades as per the conditions below. Minimum age is 21 years as on 1 August 2026.

Educational Qualification

For each trade, any one of the options below is enough.

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• Electronics Mechanic (CITS): B.Voc/Degree in Electronics Engineering from AICTE/UGC recognized University with CITS and 2 years post-CITS industrial/teaching experience; OR 3 years Diploma in Electronics Engineering with CITS and 5 years post-CITS experience; OR Ex-serviceman with 15 years of service in the related field (equivalency through DGR) who has done the methods of instruction course, with minimum 2 years experience in a technical training institute of the Armed Forces; OR NTC/NAC in Electronics Mechanic with CITS and 7 years post-CITS experience.
• Dress Making (CITS): B.Voc/Degree in Costume Designing & Dress Making / Fashion Designing / Fashion Technology / Apparel Technology / Garment Fabrication Technology with CITS and 2 years post-CITS experience; OR Diploma (minimum 2 years) in these subjects with CITS and 5 years post-CITS experience; OR Ex-serviceman option (as above); OR NTC/NAC in the relevant trade with CITS and 7 years post-CITS experience.
• CHNM (CITS): B.Voc/Degree in Computer Science / IT / Electronics Engineering, or NIELIT “B”, with CITS and 2 years post-CITS experience; OR Diploma (minimum 2 years) in Computer Science / IT / Electronics Engineering with CITS and 5 years post-CITS experience; OR Ex-serviceman option; OR NTC/NAC in CHNM with CITS and 7 years post-CITS experience.
• CSA (CITS): B.Voc/Degree in Computer Science / IT, or PG in Computer Science / Computer Application / IT, or NIELIT “B” with CITS and 2 years post-CITS experience; OR 3 year Diploma in Computer Science / IT or PGDCA with CITS and 5 years post-CITS experience; OR Ex-serviceman option; OR NTC/NAC in CSA with CITS and 7 years post-CITS experience.
• MMV (CITS): B.Voc/Degree in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering with CITS and 2 years post-CITS experience; OR 3 years Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical with 5 years post-CITS experience; OR Ex-serviceman option; OR NTC/NAC in Mechanic Motor Vehicle with 7 years post-CITS experience. Valid MCWG and LMV driving licence is mandatory for all.
• Welder (CITS): B.Voc/Degree in Mechanical / Production Engineering with CITS and 2 years post-CITS experience; OR “05 years Diploma” (as written in the notice) in Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy / Mechatronics Engineering with 2 years post-CITS experience; OR Ex-serviceman option; OR NTC/NAC in the relevant trade with 7 years post-CITS experience.
• Information Technology (CITS): B.Voc/Degree in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science / IT with CITS and 2 years post-CITS experience; OR Computer Science / Computer Application / IT or NIELIT “B” Level with 2 years post-CITS experience; OR Bachelor in Computer Science / Computer Application / IT or PGDCA with 5 years experience, or NIELIT “A” Level with 5 years post-CITS experience; OR Ex-serviceman with 15 years of service who has done the methods of instruction course, with minimum 5 years post-CITS experience in an Armed Forces technical training institute; OR 3 years Diploma in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science / IT or relevant Advanced Diploma (Vocational) from DGT with 5 years post-CITS experience; OR NTC/NAC in IT with 7 years post-CITS experience.
• Workshop Calculation & Science (CTS): B.Voc/Degree in Engineering with CITS and 1 year post-CITS experience; OR 3 years Diploma in Engineering or relevant Advanced Diploma (Vocational) from DGT with CITS and 2 years post-CITS experience; OR NTC/NAC in any Engineering trade with CITS and 3 years post-CITS experience; OR NCIC in RoDA or any of its variants under DGT.
• Engineering Drawing (CTS): Same as Workshop Calculation & Science – B.Voc/Degree in Engineering with CITS and 1 year post-CITS experience; OR 3 years Diploma with CITS and 2 years; OR NTC/NAC with CITS and 3 years; OR NCIC in RoDA or its variants under DGT.

Age Limit

Minimum age must be 21 years as on 01 August 2026. The notice does not mention any upper age limit.

Application Fee

The notice does not mention any application fee.

Salary

Terms of Engagement

• Engagement is purely temporary for session 2026-27, with renewal every three months.
• The engaging authority (RD/HOD) can cancel the engagement at any time without giving a reason.
• Apply for only one post, because the written and skill tests for all trades/subjects will be held at the same time.

Selection Process

• Written Test
• Skill Test
• The tentative exam date will be published on the institute website. Call letters will be sent by email to eligible candidates.
• Venue of the written and skill test: NSTI Kanpur.

Documents Required

• Application form in the prescribed format, filled in CAPITAL letters
• Recent passport size colour photograph (self-attested on the front) pasted on the form, plus 2 more colour photographs
• Self-attested photocopies of all certificates and mark sheets (10th, 10+2, B.Tech/Diploma/NTC, CITS, TOT and others)
• Experience certificates
• Driving licence (MCWG and LMV) for MMV applicants

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the notification PDF below and fill it in CAPITAL letters.
2. Paste one self-attested colour photo and attach 2 more photos, plus self-attested copies of all certificates.
3. Write “Application for Guest Faculty in …….. (CTS / CITS) trade / subject” on top of the envelope.
4. Send it by post or by hand to: The Deputy Director / Training Incharge, National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), P.O. Udyog Nagar, Kanpur – 208022.
5. It must reach by 5 October 2026, 5:30 PM (Monday to Friday). For details, see http://nstikanpur.dgt.gov.in. Email: nsti-kanpur@dgt.gov.in.

Why You Should Apply

CITS-qualified instructors can teach at a central government training institute and earn up to Rs 30,000 a month. Teaching CITS trainees (future ITI instructors) also adds strong experience to your profile for regular instructor jobs.

Preparation Tips

• Revise the trade theory and practical syllabus of your CITS/CTS trade.
• Practise the main skill jobs of your trade for the skill test.
• Keep checking the institute website for the exam date, and watch your email for the call letter.

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FAQs – NSTI Kanpur Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

Q1. Which trades are included?

CITS: Electronics Mechanic, Dress Making, CHNM, CSA, MMV, Welder, Information Technology. CTS: Workshop Calculation & Science and Engineering Drawing.

Q2. What is the last date?

5 October 2026, up to 5:30 PM (Monday to Friday), by post or by hand.

Q3. How much will guest faculty get?

Rs 250 per hour for CITS and Rs 200 per hour for CTS, up to Rs 30,000 in a calendar month.

Q4. What is the age limit?

Minimum 21 years as on 1 August 2026.

Q5. Is there any application fee?

No fee is mentioned in the notice.

Q6. How will selection be done?

Through a written test and a skill test at NSTI Kanpur.

Q7. Can I apply for more than one trade?

The institute suggests applying for only one post, because all tests will be held at the same time.

Q8. Where should I send the form?

To The Deputy Director / Training Incharge, NSTI, P.O. Udyog Nagar, Kanpur – 208022.