NIFTEM-T has released the recruitment notification No: A/2017/2026 Date: 01.02.2026 to fill the 09 Teaching Faculty Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://niftem-t.ac.in/ from 01.02.2026 to 30.02.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the NIFTEM-T Teaching Faculty 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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Candidates with a Master Degree, Ph.D are eligible to apply for these opportunities. Thanjavur is where posts are typically made. 4 to 7 days before the exam. A link to get the online exam hall pass will be sent to registered email addresses of eligible applicants.
NIFTEM-T Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) |
| Notification No: A/2017/2026 Date: 01.02.2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 09 Teaching Faculty Posts |
| Place of Posting: Thanjavur |
| Starting Date: 01.02.2026 |
| Last Date: 30.02.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://niftem-t.ac.in/ |
Current NIFTEM-T Job Openings:
- Associate Professor (Food Process Engineering/Agricultural Process Engineering) – 03 Posts
- Assistant Professor (Food Process Engineering / Agricultural Process Engineering) – 02 Posts
- Assistant Professor (Agricultural Entomology) – 01 Post
- Assistant Professor (Livestock Product Technology / Meat Science and Technology) – 01 Post
- Assistant Professor (Food Science / Food Science and Nutrition) – 01 Post
- Assistant Professor (Food Science and Technology) – 01 Post
NIFTEM-T Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for NIFTEM-T: (As on 30.02.2026)
- Associate Professor (Food Process Engineering/Agricultural Process Engineering) –
- Essential Qualifications:
- Doctoral Degree in Post-Harvest Technology, Food Technology/Food Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Agricultural Process Engineering or Agricultural Engineering / Chemical Engineering specialized in Food Processing.
- Doctoral degree in relevant engineering with 6 years experience as Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the Pay Band – 3 of Rs.15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs.5400/Rs.6000/Rs.7000/Rs.8000 (i.e., Level 10/11/12 of 7th CPC) having made contribution to Research/Teaching/Extension Education as evidenced by published work/innovations and impact. OR
- Master Degree in relevant Engineering subject with 10 years experience as Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the Pay Band: 3 of Rs.15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs.5400/Rs.6000/Rs.7000/Rs.8000 (i.e., Level 10/11/12 of 7th CPC) having made contribution to research/teaching/extension Education as evidenced by published work/innovations and impact.
- Experience:
- Certificate in support of experience should be in proper format i.e., it should be on the Organization’s letter head bearing the date of issue, specified period of work, pay scale and specified job description issued by the “Competent Authority” with name, designation and seal.
- Assistant Professor (Food Process Engineering / Agricultural Process Engineering) – Masters Degree in Post-Harvest Technology, Food Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Food Technology, Agricultural Process Engineering or Agricultural Engineering / Chemical Engineering, specialized in Food Processing
- Assistant Professor (Agricultural Entomology) – Masters Degree in Agricultural Entomology
- Assistant Professor (Livestock Product Technology / Meat Science and Technology) – Masters degree in Veterinary / Animal Sciences with specialization in Livestock Products Technology / Meat Science and Technology
- Assistant Professor (Food Science / Food Science and Nutrition) – Masters Degree in Food Science / Food Science and Nutrition
- Assistant Professor (Food Science and Technology) – Masters Degree in Food Science and Technology / Food Technology
Age Limit for NIFTEM-T: (As on 30.02.2026)
- Associate Professor – Not Exceeding 47 Years
- Assistant Professor – Not exceeding 32 Years and 35 Years in case of Ph.D Holders
Method of Selection for NIFTEM-T:
- Short Listing
- Interview
Application Fee for NIFTEM-T:
- For Women/ST/SC/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.500/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
- Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the NIFTEM-T website (https://niftem-t.ac.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 01.02.2026 and end on 30.02.2026.
- All communications regarding applications for recruitment at NIFTEM-T must be addressed to: The Registrar > National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management – Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) > Pudukkottai Road, Thanjavur – 613 005, Tamil Nadu
- The following particulars must be superscribed on the envelope:
- Advertisement No. and date
- Name of the post applied for and discipline
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 01.02.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 30.02.2026
NIFTEM-T Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of NIFTEM-T: Website Link |
| Advertisement for NIFTEM-T: Notification PDF |
| Online Application Form for NIFTEM-T: Apply Link |
