Assistant Professor & Associate Professor – Faculty Positions
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), a premier national institute dedicated to research, education and industry-linked training in food technology and allied disciplines, has announced its 2026 faculty recruitment. NIFTEM serves as a focal point for innovation, knowledge creation and dissemination in food processing, nutrition science and agricultural engineering, collaborating with stakeholders across academia, industry and government to strengthen India’s food ecosystem.
This year’s notification seeks 9 faculty members across teaching ranks, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor positions in specialized areas integral to food science and technology. The roles support the institute’s mission to advance rigorous academic programmes and research that address contemporary challenges in food processing, safety, nutrition and related sciences.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for Associate Professor roles should have a Ph.D. with substantial experience (typically six years or more) in relevant disciplines. Assistant Professor candidates must hold a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in fields such as Food Process Engineering, Agricultural Process Engineering, Agricultural Entomology, Livestock Product Technology, Food Science, Nutrition or related areas aligned with the institute’s academic focus. Specific qualifications and discipline-wise requirements are outlined in the official recruitment notification.
Required Expertise, Skills
Successful candidates will possess strong academic credentials and a commitment to high-quality teaching, curriculum development and research engagement. Expertise in their respective scientific or engineering domain, along with the ability to contribute to scholarly work and guide student research, is essential.
Salary Details
Faculty remuneration follows the Government of India’s 7th Pay Commission structure. Assistant Professors are placed at Pay Level 10 with a salary range up to approximately ₹1,82,400 per month, while Associate Professors are placed at Pay Level 13A with a higher salary band up to approximately ₹2,17,100 per month, reflecting norms for central academic institutions.
Application Deadline
The online application window is open through 28th February 2026, offering interested professionals ample time to submit their credentials for consideration.
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