Indian academic institutions announce various faculty and research recruitments

Several Indian educational and research institutions have announced recruitment drives for academic and research positions for 2026.

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is seeking an Assistant Professor for Economics on a tenure basis within its Centre for Budget Studies. The application deadline for online submission is 24 October 2026.

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) in Surat has opened applications for five Professor vacancies across various engineering, science, and humanities departments. The recruitment process includes application scrutiny, presentations, and interviews, with a deadline of 2 December 2026.

National Institute of Technology (NIT) branches have also announced openings. NIT Kurukshetra is recruiting a Visiting Faculty member for a project-based role, while NIT Srinagar is seeking a Junior Research Fellow for the Water Resource Management Centre to work on a project regarding climate change effects on hydropower potential. Applications for NIT Srinagar are due by 8 November 2026.

Additionally, the National Law University Odisha (NLUO) has issued a call for papers for the ninth volume of its student-run law journal, inviting manuscripts on diverse legal and interdisciplinary themes.