SVNIT Surat Recruitment 2026 | Professor Emeritus Engagement
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, invites applications from eminent retired Professors for engagement as Professor Emeritus to strengthen teaching, research, innovation, and academic excellence at the Institute vide Advertisement No.: SVNIT/Estt./Professor Emeritus/2026/1094 dated August 12, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit the prescribed application form along with supporting documents on or before September 11, 2026.
Hiring Organization: Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, Gujarat
About the Organization: Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, Gujarat, is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Established in 1961, the Institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated, doctoral, and research programmes in engineering, technology, science, and management. SVNIT is recognized for its excellence in technical education, cutting-edge research, innovation, and strong industry–academia collaboration.
Positions Open:
- Professor Emeritus
Departments:
Not mentioned in the advertisement
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a Professor.
- Experience of successfully guiding at least 10 Ph.D. scholars.
- Experience in completing sponsored research projects.
- Research experience demonstrated through publications in SCI/SCOPUS-indexed journals with a good H-index and citation record.
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Candidate Profile:
- Candidates should have an outstanding academic and research record.
- Preference will be given to applicants having patents and experience in technology development.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a proven record of organizing national and international conferences.
- Contributions in emerging technologies, innovation and interdisciplinary research are desirable.
- Candidates should have the ability to contribute to teaching, research, mentoring, sponsored projects, innovation, consultancy and institutional development.
- Fixed honorarium ₹1,20,000/- per month.
Selection Process:
- Applications received on or before the last date of application will be scrutinized by the Institute-level Search-Cum-Selection Committee (SCSC).
- The Committee may also nominate suitable retired academicians or scientists even if they have not applied.
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Age Limit:
- Candidates should preferably be between the age limits of 65 to 70 years.
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply: September 11, 2026
Job Location: Surat, Gujarat
Apply Mode: By Post
How to Apply:
- Interested and eligible candidates should submit the prescribed application form enclosed with the detailed advertisement along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, list of publications, details of research projects, patents, if any, awards and recognitions, and copies of supporting documents.
- Applications should be sent to The Registrar, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Ichchhanath, Surat – 395007, Gujarat on or before September 11, 2026.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for complete application instructions, eligibility criteria and documents required before applying.
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://www.svnit.ac.in/
Organization Address:
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT)
P.O. Ichchhanath
Surat – 395007
Gujarat, India
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