ADVERTISEMENT FOR FACULTY POSITIONS (REGULAR/CONTRACT) AT BIT MESRA CAMPUS AND ITS OFF-CAMPUSES

Advt. No.: GO/RECTT/2026-27/NFR-2                                                                                                                                                                    

Date: 05-06-2026

Last Date for application submission: 20th June  2026  

Online link google form: https://forms.gle/t9F8Z1wB2JeY586L7

Birla Institute of Technology Mesra is seeking applications from bright and promising candidates possessing distinguished academic and research credentials for the post of Assistant Professor(Regular / Contract) for Mesra Campus and Off-Campuses in the following disciplines:

APPLICATION FORM (ANNEXURE I & II)

Details of Vacancy and Selection Criteria:

Proposed Terms of Appointment

1. Age: Below 40 years (preferably). Not restrictive for outstanding candidates.
2. Essential Eligibility: First Class in UG and PG. The Ph.D. requirement may be relaxed for candidates with exceptional credentials and relevant experience.
3. Desired Attribute: 

(i) Good technical & communication skills and ability to inspire students. 

(ii) Strong knowledge of fundamentals.

(iii) Inclination to pursue effective and vital research goals.

(iv) Post-Ph.D teaching & research experience.

(v) Passionate for research and publications. Good Teamwork and a positive approach.

Compensation

Assistant Professor (On Contract) : Consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from Rs. 60,000 to    Rs. 90,000/-, depending on qualifications, experience, and institutional requirements. The Contract may be renewed periodically based on the Institute's requirements and the individual's performance.

The consolidated monthly remuneration for contractual appointees will be determined based on qualifications, experience and performance. A contractual appointment does not vest any right to claim a regular or continued contractual appointment. If the Contract is not extended, the same will lapse automatically. Contractual faculty members are eligible to apply for a regular appointment through a separate advertisement for regular appointment.

Assistant Professor (Regular) : Entry Pay of Rs. 57700/-  in AL10 of the 7^th CPC Pay Matrix with applicable allowance & benefits as per Institute norms.

Privileges offered by BIT for its newly recruited faculty members- Assistant Professor (Regular):

• New faculty members will be offered housing in Mesra campus (as per availability)
• HRA is offered as per BIT norms for Off-campuses (Patna, NOIDA, Jaipur, Deoghar, Lalpur)
• Group Insurance as per BIT norms
• Group Mediclaim Insurance  as per BIT norms
• Provident Fund as per BIT norms
• Gratuity as per BIT norms
• Leave Encashment as per BIT norms
• Participation in Faculty Development Programs (FDP) & Professional Upskilling  as per BIT norms
• Financial Support for Conferences & Workshops (National & International Travel) as per BIT norms
• Research Publication Incentives & Professional Grants (RPG) as per BIT norms
• Professional Membership Support as per BIT norms

In cases where on-campus accommodation is unavailable, an extra Allowance may be provided to cover rented accommodation outside the campus. (Mesra campus only).

The Institute offers comprehensive health insurance coverage (Group Mediclaim Insurance ) & free OPD services at BIT Dispensary/Health Centre for the immediate family members of faculty members, ensuring effective healthcare support.

Academic & Professional Activities of Faculty Positions – Expected Nature of Contribution

• Facilitation and delivery of UG & PG courses through various lab-based activities.
• Advise/Guide students in their projects, linking them with appropriate external stakeholders.
• Promoting critical thinking with open-ended solutions and not rote learning
• Engage in department building activities, including creation of new programs and Centers of Excellence/ Technological parks/Incubation centers and enhancement of scope and activities of the department.
• Develop continuing education programs, undertake outreach activities and conduct extension programs.
• Encourage students in innovation and entrepreneurship projects and product development, provide necessary mentorship for these activities, and contribute to enhanced industry-academia collaborations.
• Involving in Workshop practice
• Thesis/Project mentoring the students
• IP creation, filing and protection
• Expected to work on product development and future exploration towards Technology Transfer to Industry.

Important Information / Instructions: 

1. Before applying, an applicant should read the complete advertisement carefully and ensure that he/she fulfils the minimum eligibility criteria of the post stated in the advertisement in all respects as on the last Date for receipt of applications. 
2. The applicant will be responsible for the correctness of the information provided in the application. The Institute will not entertain incomplete applications in any respect. If it is found later that any information given in the application is incorrect/false, the candidature/appointment is liable to be cancelled/terminated. 
3. Applicants who are in employment with Government, Semi-Government, Autonomous, PSU, University, Deemed to be University, R&D Institution of repute, Educational Institutions, Industry or Private organizations must apply with the consent of their present employers.
4. The Institute will not be responsible for non-receipt of application(s) within the stipulated Date due to spam mail/loss of application (s).
5. All potential candidates will have to go through three stages of assessment (Screening, Conceptual & Technical Presentation, Final Interview) with progressive shortlisting and downsizing at each stage, allowing the most promising and deserving candidate to reach the final interview.
6. Standard Operating Procedure for new faculty recruitment, promotion and regularization is available in below link:

https://bitmesra.ac.in/UploadedDocuments/adminfa/files/SOP_New_Faculty%20Recruitment%20Promotion%20%26%20Regularization.pdf

7. Typical selection criteria will include academic credentials, professional experience, academic and research contributions, National & International collaboration or exposure, and relevant scholastic achievements.
8. Mere eligibility does not guarantee either a call for an interview or selection.
9. The Institute reserves the right to seek feedback from past/current employers, if required.
10. The Institute reserves the right to fill or not fill any or all of the advertised posts.
11. The decision of the executive council of BIT, as recommended by the concerned selection committee, will be final.
12. The Institute reserves the right to rectify any discrepancy in this advertisement if found later. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection, which may be detected at any stage, even after the issue of the letter of appointment, the Institute reserves the right to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the candidate in this regard. 
13. Interim correspondence will not be entertained or replied to. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from applicants regarding the reasons for not being called for an interview/outcome of the interview. 
14. Any amount of canvassing will earn disqualification.
15. Any corrigendum/ addendum/errata in respect of the above advertisement shall be made available only at our Institute website www.bitmesra.ac.in. Hence, prospective applicants are advised to visit the BIT Mesra website regularly for the above purpose. 
16. Selected Candidates may be posted at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, or at any of its off-campus centers in Patna/Deoghar/Lalpur (Ranchi)/NOIDA /Jaipur.
17. Serving faculty members may be posted /transferred to any of the BIT centers at the discretion of the management.
18. Any dispute will be subject to adjudication by Courts/Tribunals having jurisdiction of Ranchi. 

Application fee payment procedure:

1. Pay the online fee at the SBI collect portal using the link below:

Click here to pay the application fee (https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm).

2. Select Institution and search for Birla Institute of Technology, Jharkhand.

3. Select Payment Category: BIT Recruitment & Pay Total Fee of Rs. 2000/- (Including 18 % GST).

4. Once the application fee is paid, keep the SBI Collect Payment reference number handy for future reference and mention the payment details in the Application Form.

Application Deadline :

Apply in the prescribed format (Annexure I & II) along with all required enclosures and SBI Collect Payment reference number receipt (in a single PDF file) on or before 20th June 2026 through the online link google link : https://forms.gle/t9F8Z1wB2JeY586L7

Application Assistance: For any issues encountered during the application process, please get in touch with us at recruitment@bitmesra.ac.in

Interview Mode

The interview will be conducted online at the BIT Mesra Campus.

NOTE: Applications may be submitted for multiple departments, with separate payments to be made for each department.