Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (SVNIT) has announced the recruitment for the post of Assistant Professor Grade-I with a total of 17 vacancies. The last date to apply for these positions is 07 December 2026.
SVNIT Assistant Professor Grade-I Recruitment 2026: 17 Posts: Overview
| Organization | Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (SVNIT) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor Grade-I |
| Advt No | Estt. /2026/Asst. Prof/1594 |
| Total Vacancies | 17 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Surat, Gujarat |
| Official Website | svnit.ac.in |

Important Dates
The following table outlines the key dates related to the recruitment process.
| Application Start Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 30 November 2026, 5 PM |
| Hard Copy Submission Last Date | 07 December 2026, 5 PM |
Application Fee
The application fee details are not specified in the notification.
| Category | Fee |
| Not specified | Not specified |
Age Limit
The age limit details are not specified in the notification.
| Age Limit | Not specified |
Vacancy Details
The institute has announced a total of 17 vacancies across various departments. The category-wise breakdown of vacancies is provided in the table below.
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
| UR | 8 |
| OBC | 3 |
| SC | 1 |
| ST | 5 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with first class in preceding degrees (Bachelor’s Degree onwards). Essential educational qualifications, experience, and credit points must align with Schedule ‘E’ of the NIT Statute. Experience at the Assistant Professor level with Academic Grade Pay ₹6000 or ₹7000 (Pay Level 10 or 11) is required. Part-time, teaching assistant, or visiting/guest faculty experience is not counted. Regular experience of more than six months in eligible institutions/organizations will be considered.
| Post | Assistant Professor Grade-I |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in the relevant discipline and first class in preceding degrees |
| Experience | Required as per MHRD letter dated 27th October 2017 |
Salary and Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 12 of the Pay Matrix, with a pay range of ₹101,500 to ₹167,400 along with admissible allowances.
| Pay Level | 12 |
| Pay Scale | ₹101,500–₹167,400 |
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of various stages, which may include interviews and assessments based on qualifications and experience.
- Application submission
- Screening of applications
- Interview process
- Final selection based on merit
How to Apply
Candidates can apply by following the steps outlined below:
- Visit the official online recruitment portal at https://svnitrec.samarth.edu.in/.
- Register and read the instructions carefully before filling out the online application form.
- Upload a recent color passport-size photograph.
- Complete all details including the credit point summary sheet and pay the required application fee online.
- Submit the online application on or before 30.11.2026 (5:00 p.m.).
- Download a copy of the completed online application form and credit point summary sheet.
- Send the printout of the downloaded application form and self-attested supporting documents to the Deputy Registrar (Establishment) by 07.12.2026 (5:00 p.m.).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
No, freshers are not eligible as experience is required for the Assistant Professor Grade-I position.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates need to provide age proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, and any other relevant testimonials.
Documents Required
- Age proof
- 10th Mark sheet/Grade sheets and/or Certificate
- 12th Mark sheet/Grade sheets and/or Certificate
- Graduation mark sheet/Grade sheets and Certificate
- Post-graduation mark sheet/Grade sheets and certificate
- Ph.D. Degree/Certificate
- Caste/EWS and/or Disability certificate
- Experience certificate
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying under the wrong category.
- Missing the certificate date on educational documents.
- Not paying the application fee if applicable.
- Submitting a photo that does not meet the specified requirements.
- Failing to send the hard copy of the application on time.
મુખ્ય માહિતી ગુજરાતીમાં
- સંસ્થા: સરદાર વલ્લભભાઈ નેશનલ ઇન્સ્ટિટ્યૂટ ઓફ ટેકનોલોજી, સુરત
- પદ: સહાયક પ્રોફેસર ગ્રેડ-I
- કુલ પદ: 17
- યોગ્યતા: પી.એચ.ડી. અને પહેલા ડિગ્રીમાં પ્રથમ શ્રેણી
- અંતિમ તારીખ: 07 ડિસેમ્બર 2026
- અરજી કેવી રીતે કરવી: ઓનલાઈન અને પછી હાર્ડ કૉપી મોકલવી
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: सरदार वल्लभभाई राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान, सूरत
- पद: सहायक प्रोफेसर ग्रेड-I
- कुल पद: 17
- योग्यता: पीएच.डी. और पिछले डिग्री में प्रथम श्रेणी
- अंतिम तिथि: 07 दिसंबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑनलाइन और फिर हार्ड कॉपी भेजें
| SVNIT Assistant Professor Grade-I Recruitment 2026: 17 Posts – Important Links | |
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| ↗ Apply Online | Open |
| ↓ Download Official Notification PDF | Download |
| Official Website (svnit.ac.in) | Open |
| Official Sources | |
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| Source 1 | svnit.ac.in |