Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (SVNIT) has announced recruitment for the position of Professor with a total of 5 vacancies. The last date to apply for these posts is 02.12.2026.
Sardar Vallabhbhai NIT, Surat Professor Recruitment 2026: 5 Posts: Overview
| Organization | Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat |
| Post Name | Professor |
| Advt No | Estt./2026/Prof/1600 |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Surat, Gujarat |
| Official Website | www.svnit.ac.in |
Important Dates
The following dates are crucial for the application process:
| Start Date for Online Application | 18.10.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 02.12.2026 (up to 5:00 p.m.) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy | 09.12.2026 (5:00 p.m.) |
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay an application fee based on their category:
| Category | Fee |
| SC, ST, PwD, Female candidates, and faculty members of SVNIT Surat | Exempted (Nil) |
| All other candidates | ₹1000 |
Age Limit
Candidates applying for the Professor position should note that fresh appointments beyond the age of 60 years are discouraged, except for those with exceptional research credentials. The age will be reckoned as of the closing date of the online application (02.12.2026).
| Age Limit | 60 years (with exceptions for exceptional candidates) |
Vacancy Details
The total number of tentative vacancies for the post of Professor across various departments is as follows:
| Departments | Vacancies |
| Department of Computer Science & Engineering | 01 (UR), 01 (SC), 03 (ST) |
| Department of Artificial Intelligence | Not specified |
| Department of Civil Engineering | Not specified |
| Department of Electronics Engineering | Not specified |
| Department of Chemical Engineering | Not specified |
| Department of Electrical Engineering | Not specified |
| Department of Mechanical Engineering | Not specified |
| Department of Mathematics | Not specified |
| Department of Humanities & Social Sciences | Not specified |
| Department of Physics | Not specified |
| Department of Chemistry | Not specified |
| Department of Mathematics & Humanities | Not specified |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
To be eligible for the Professor position, candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with a first-class in the preceding degrees. For those where first-class is not mentioned, a minimum of 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 60% marks in aggregate is required. Candidates should also have experience at the level of Associate Professor with specific AGP and must meet the experience criteria as outlined. All degrees must be from recognized institutions. Candidates with a Ph.D. from SVNIT Surat must adhere to a three-year inbreeding gap between their Ph.D. notification and the application deadline.
| Post | Qualification |
| Professor | Ph.D. in relevant discipline, first class in preceding degrees |
Salary and Pay Scale
The selected candidates will be offered a salary according to Pay Level 14A, which ranges from ₹159,100 to ₹220,200 per month.
| Pay Level | 14A |
| Salary Range | ₹159,100 to ₹220,200 per month |
Selection Process
The selection process for the Professor position will consist of several stages, including:
- Scrutiny of applications and shortlisting of candidates.
- Presentation or seminar by shortlisted candidates.
- Interview of candidates.
How to Apply
Candidates can follow these steps to apply for the Professor position:
- Open the online recruitment portal at https://svnitrec.samarth.edu.in/ between 18.10.2026 and 02.12.2026 (up to 5:00 p.m.).
- Complete the online application form and fill in the credit point summary sheet and details sheet.
- Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph along with relevant certificates.
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee of ₹1000 online, if applicable.
- Submit the online form and download the completed application form along with the credit point summary sheet.
- Number and sign all pages of the printed application form and write the total number of pages on the first page.
- Enclose self-attested copies of all testimonials and certificates.
- Send the packet to the Deputy Registrar (Establishment), SVNIT Surat, so as to reach by 09.12.2026 (5:00 p.m.).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
No, freshers are not eligible as the Professor position requires prior experience at the level of Associate Professor.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates must provide self-attested copies of all testimonials, educational certificates, experience certificates, and category proof.
What is the mode of examination?
The selection will include a presentation/seminar and an interview; there is no written examination mentioned.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Self-attested educational certificates
- Experience certificates
- Category proof
- Fee payment proof
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying under the wrong category.
- Missing the application fee payment.
- Not signing all pages of the application form.
- Uploading an incorrect photo size.
- Failing to submit the hard copy by the deadline.
મુખ્ય માહિતી ગુજરાતીમાં
- સંસ્થા: સરદાર વલ્લભભાઈ નેશનલ ઇન્સ્ટિટ્યૂટ ઓફ ટેક્નોલોજી, સુરત
- પદ: પ્રોફેસર
- કુલ પદ: 5
- યોગ્યતા: M.Phil/Ph.D
- આયુ મર્યાદા: 60 વર્ષ
- અંતિમ તારીખ: 02.12.2026
- આવેદન કેવી રીતે કરવું: ઓનલાઈન અને હાર્ડ કૉપી મોકલવી
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: सरदार वल्लभभाई राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान, सूरत
- पद: प्रोफेसर
- कुल पद: 5
- योग्यता: M.Phil/Ph.D
- आयु सीमा: 60 वर्ष
- अंतिम तिथि: 02.12.2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑनलाइन और हार्ड कॉपी भेजें
