NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DURGAPUR

MAHATMA GANDHI AVENUE, DURGAPUR-713209

WEST BENGAL, INDIA
www.nitdgp.ac.in
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR SENIOR FACULTY POSITIONS

Adv. No. NITD/07/09/2010 dated 21st and 22nd September 2010.

Last date of receiving application: 25th October, 2010.

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NIT, Durgapur invites applications from Indian nationals, possessing excellent academic background,
commitment to quality teaching, potential for carrying out outstanding research, and an inclination towards
institutional development for the faculty positions at the level of Professor and Associate Professor in
various Disciplines of the Institute.
The Institute reserves the right to call for interview all the eligible candidates or short listed candidates after
a screening by the Institute and / or defer or cancel the selection process at the discretion of the Institute
without assigning any reason whatsoever. The decision of the Institute in this regard will be final and
binding on all the applicants who respond to this advertisement. No interim communication on the status of
application will be entertained.

Minimum Qualification & Experience:

Sl. Cadre and Pay Scale Qualification and Experience
No.
1. Professor Ph.D. Degree with first class degree at Bachelor’s or Master’s
PB-4
Rs.37,400-67,000/- level in appropriate discipline with at least 10 (ten) years
AGP:Rs.10,000/- Teaching/ Research / Industrial experience, out of which at least
The minimum pay in the Pay Band
will be Rs.43,000/- for Direct 4 (four) years should be at the level of Associate Professor
recruits. (AGP: Rs.9,000/-) or equivalent. Candidate should have
experience of guiding research at Post Graduate/ Ph.D. level.
2. Associate Professor Ph.D. Degree with first class degree at Bachelor’s or Master’s
PB-4
Rs.37,400-67,000/- level in appropriate discipline with minimum 6 (six) years
AGP:Rs.9,000/- Teaching/ Research / Industrial experience, out of which at least
3 (three) years should be at the level of Assistant Professor or
equivalent grade with AGP: Rs.8,000/-. Candidate should have
experience of guiding research at Post Graduate/ Ph.D. level.

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Department wise Broad areas of Specialization:

Sl. Discipline/ Board areas of Specialization

No. Department
1. Biotechnology Bioinformatics, Structural Biology, Medical and Pharmaceutical
Biotechnology, Neurobiology, Nanobiotechnology
2. Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer/ Mass Transfer/ Fluid Dynamics/ Chemical Reaction
Engineering/ Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics/ Process
Equipment Design/ Process Technology/Process Control / Transport
Phenomena/ Environmental Engineering/ Biochemical Reaction
Engineering/ Multiphase Flow/ Process Modeling & Simulation/
Combustion Engineering/ CFD/ Petroleum Refining and
Petrochemicals/ Energy Systems.
3. Chemistry Organic/ Inorganic/ Polymer and Physical Chemistry.
4. Civil Engineering Highway and Transportation Engineering/Environmental Engineering/
Soft Mechanics and Foundation Engineering/ Structural Engineering/
Surveying and Remote Sensing/ Water Resource Engineering.
5. Computer Science and Mobile Computing/ Image Processing/ Soft Computing/ Distributed
Engineering System/ VLSI/Internet Technology/ Theory of Computing. Algorithms/
Embedded System.
6. Computer Application Computer Security, Networking, Software Engineering, VLSI, and Soft
Computing.
7. Electrical Engineering Control Systems, Machines Drives, Measurements & Instrumentation
and Power Electronics.
8. Electronics and Microelectronics, VLSI, MEMS, Nanotechnology, Electronic devices
Communication and circuits, Signal processing, Image & Speech Processing, Optical
Engineering communication, Microwave and Antenna Engineering, Digital Systems
and Microprocessors, Communication Systems & Networking.
9. Geology Economic Geology/ Engineering Geology/ Structural Geology/
Petrology/ Mineralogy/ Environment.
10. Humanities & Social Economics: International Trade, Industrial Economics, Econometrics
Science and English: Literature/ Professional Communication / Linguistics.
(Economics / English)
11. Information Image Processing, Bio-Informatics, Algorithm, Distributed System,
Technology Networking, Information Security, Theory of Computing, Knowledge
Management, Soft Computing.
12. Mathematics Reliability Engineering, Elasticity, Fluid Dynamics, Functional
Analysis, Topology, Advanced Algebra, Differential Equations.
13. Management Studies Marketing Management, System Management, Human Resource
Management, Financial Management.
14. Mechanical Heat Power/ Thermal Science, Production, Mechanics, Engineering
Engineering Graphics, Industrial Engineering.
15. Metallurgical and Physical Metallurgy/ Process Metallurgy/ Materials Science.
Materials Engineering
16. Physics Nuclear Physics, X-ray Crystallography, Electronics, Solid State
Physics, Laser physics and Higher Energy Physics.

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Application Fee:
Application fee for various faculty positions as mentioned in advertisement is Rs.600/- (Rupees six
hundred). Without application fee, no application will be scrutinized. Application fee in the form of Bank
Draft addressed to “The Director, NIT, Durgapur” payable at SBI, R.E. College Branch,
Durgapur-713209 should be accompanied with each application form.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

1) Application only in the given format along with summery sheet will be entertained. Separate
application is required for each faculty position.
2) Copies of certificates, mark sheets, testimonials etc should be attached with the application (attested
by competent authority) and the originals must be produced at the time of interview and at the time of
joining, if selected. The selected candidates shall produce in original the Matriculation or equivalent
certificate as proof of the date of birth. No other evidence will be accepted.
3) The calculations of qualifying service for pension(new pension scheme) and other retirement
benefits etc. shall be as per Government of India rules and as amended from time to time by the
Government of India.
4) Other allowance like Group Insurance Scheme, LTC, Medical Reimbursement, Leave etc are
admissible as per Institute rules applicable to new recruitees from time to time and as per MHRD/Board of
Governors guidelines.
5) Suitable residential accommodation as per Institute rules may be provided within the campus of the
Institute on joining subject to availability.
6) Any misleading or wrong information supplied may lead to summary rejection of
application/appointment, if found subsequently.
7) Canvassing in any form by or on behalf of a candidate will be disqualification.
8) The Institute reserves the right to fill or not to fill any of the post(s) advertised.
9) Those who are serving in State/Central Govt./Establishment/NITs/ IITs /Universities etc. may have
their previous services considered as per Institute rules applicable to new recruitees from time to time and
as per GOI guidelines.
10) Additional sheets may be attached, in the same format, wherever the space allocated is felt to be
insufficient.
11) Mere fulfillment of minimum qualification and experience requirements for a post does not entitle
the candidate to be called for an interview. The Institute reserves the right to shortlist and restricts the
number of candidates interview to a reasonable limit, on the basis of qualifications and experience. The
number and / or level of positions / posts may also vary as per the need of the Institute at the time of
recruitment.
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12) Depending on perceived availability of qualified candidates, different departments may set different
short listing criteria.

13) Minimum requirement of experience may be relaxed for outstanding candidates.

14) Experienced and/ or meritorious candidates may be granted higher than starting pay on
recommendation of selection committees.
15) Candidates in Govt. / Semi Govt. / Govt. undertakings or Autonomous Bodies should apply through
proper channel and a “No-objection Certificate” from the employer be furnished at the time of interview.
If original application is routed through proper channel, a copy of the application should be sent in
advance before the prescribed / stipulated last date.
16) The Institute authority reserves the right to accept and / or cancel the recommendation of Selection
Committee without assigning any reason.
17) Candidates called for interview will be reimbursed Railway Fare in AC-II tier class with reservation
charges for Professor level positions and for all other positions, Second class sleeper charges.
18) The decision of the Director of the Institute in the matter of screening of candidates to be called for
Interview and selection is final and binding.
19) The Institute will not be responsible under any circumstances for any sort of postal delivery/delay.
20) Applications in the prescribed format should be dispatched through Speed Post/Registered Post/
Courier in sealed envelope super scribed with “Application for the Post of…………in the Deptt. of
………..” and addressed to “Registrar (I/C), National Institute of Technology Durgapur, Mahatma
Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur-713 209, West Bengal, India.
21) Enclosures such as Publication, Research Plan, Summary sheet etc. as stated in the application form
should be sent along with the application.
22) Applications on plain paper or received late after last date of receiving due to Postal / Courier /
Speed Post delay will not be considered. Incomplete applications or applications without application fee or
without proper testimonials or short fall of papers in applications will not be considered.
23) No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates regarding postal delays,
conduct and result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview or selection.

S. Bhattacharya
Director

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 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, DURGAPUR
MAHATMA GANDHI AVENUE, DURGAPUR-713209, WEST BENGAL, INDIA

(Application for Senior Faculty Positions)

To be filled by Candidate
Advertisement No.: Date:

1. Full Name (In Block Letters): First Name Middle Name Surname

2. Present Postal Address for

communication:

3. Phone No.: Office: Resi: Cell Phone:

(with STD Code)
Fax No.:

E-mail ID: (i)

(ii)

Space for Office Use only:

Advertisement No.:

Date :

Date of Receipt of Application Form :…………………………….

Post Applied for :…………………………….

Present :………………………..
Employer Department :…………………………….

Candidate : Eligible/Not Eligible

Remarks :……………………… Through Proper Channel /NOC : Yes/No

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 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, DURGAPUR
MAHATMA GANDHI AVENUE, DURGAPUR-713209, WEST BENGAL, INDIA

(Application Form for Senior Faculty Positions)

Advertisement No. & Date:………………………………………

Post Applied for :……………………………………… Please affix recent

passport size
Department :……………………………………… photograph

Specialization :………………………………………

(Please read the information before filling up the application form)

1. (i) Full Name(in block letters) :……………………………………………………………...…...…..

(ii) Father’s/Husband’s Name :………………………………………………………………....…...

2. Date of Birth:……………………….. Age (as on date) :……………………………………..……….....

3. (a) Nationality : ………………………… (b) Gender: Male/Female……………………………………..

(Strike off whatever is not relevant)

(c)Marital Status: Married/Unmarried/Divorced …………………………………………………………

(Strike off whatever is not relevant)

(d) Native Place :……………………………………………………………………………………….....

(Town, Village, District & State) …………………………………………………....................................
…………… ………….…………………………….…………...……..

4. Postal Address for correspondence :……………………………………………………….........................

……………………………………………………………………………….…………………………...…..

………………………………………………………………………….………………………………….....

…………………………………………………………………..Pin Code: ………….………………...……

Phone No.: Office:……………………….. Res.:……..………………….Mob. No.:…………...……….......

(with STD Code)

e-mail ID: (i)…………………………………..… (ii)……………………………..……………....………..

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5. Permanent Address : ………..………………….…………………………….……………………..
(Mention Tehsil, District and
State you belong to) ……………………………………………………………………………...…

………………………………………………………………………….….....

………………..………………………Pin Code …………….....................…

6. Enclosed Bank Draft of Rs.……………… (Rupees……………………………………………… in words), Bank

Draft no……………………….. dated………………...of……………………(Bank) to “The Director, NIT Durgapur”
payable at “SBI, R.E. College Branch, Durgapur—713 209.

7. Educational Qualifications (from matriculation onwards):

Sl. Examination Name of the Year of Subject/ % of Marks/ Division
No. Passed University/ Board Passing Specialization Grade (CGPA) / Class

8. Prizes, Awards, Distinction received etc. (if any): ……………………...……….………………………….

……......…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. (a) Post held at present:

Post held at present Date of Appointment Nature of the Post Name & Address of
(Temporary/Probation/ Employer **
Permanent)

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** Copy of appointment order to be attached

(b) Present Pay Scale:………………………………… AGP/ Any other Pay:..………………………….

Basic Pay:………………. Dearness Allowance:……………… Gross Emolument:…..……………………

(c) Type of organization (Government/Semi Government/Govt. Sponsored/Autonomous Body/ Private etc.)

……………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………....

10. Professional/Educational Experience (from present post backwards):

Sl. Name of Employer Post held Period of Employment Pay Scale and Total
No. Basic Pay on Emolument
From To last day in the
Scale

11. (a) Total Experience:

(i) Teaching-Under graduate :…………….Year(s) …..………Month(s)

-Post graduate :…………….Year(s) …….….…Month(s)

(ii) Research :…………….Year(s) ……..……Month(s)

(iii) Industrial :…………….Year(s) .……….…Month(s)

(b) Any break in Service : Yes/No

If yes state the period of break & reason :…………….Year(s) ……..……Month(s)

12. (a) Research Activities :

Sl. Sponsored/ Consultancy Duration (date) Sponsoring Funds Present Status

No. Projects Authority sanctioned (Completed/
From To In progress/ Proposals
under review)

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(b) Thesis supervised: Ph. D. / M.Tech./ Other P.G. Programme

Sl.No. Degree (Ph.D./ P.G. Degree) Completed (Degree Brief Title of Sole / Principal or
Awarded)/ Thesis Co- Supervisor
In progress

(c) List of Publications (National and International Journals):

Sl. Name of Volume Month/ Year/Page Authors Title of the paper

No. Journal No. Nos.

(d) Conference/Seminar (National and International level) participated (Applicable if full text of paper is published):

Sl. Name of the National or International Month/ Venue Title of the paper
No. Conference/Seminar Year

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(e) Conference / Seminar / Workshops organized:

Sl. Title of the Conference / Month/Year Venue Sponsoring

No. Seminar organized Authority

(f) Summer / Winter Schools/ Training Programmes attended:

Sl. Title Venue Duration Sponsoring

No. Authority

13. Administrative & Community Service: (e.g. Dean /Hostel Warden/HOD/ In-charge/Chairman, Board of
Studies/Self Development Programmes for Community Services/ any other Services)

Sl. Name of the Duration Name of responsibility shared/service offered

No. Assignment

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14. Membership of Technical Societies :…………………………………………………………………....
(Including Membership no.)
………………………………………………………………….….

15. Extra Curricular Activities/Hobbies :…………………………………………………………………….

16. Please give details of two referees:

(i) Name:…………………………………… (ii) Name:………………………………………………..

Designation:…………………………….. Designation:…………………………………………

Full Address:……………………………. Full Address:………………………………….……..

………………………………………..… ……………………………………………………...

Contact No. …………………………….. Contact No..…………...…………………………….

E-mail:…………………………………... E-mail:…………………………………………….…

15. Expected salary :………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………...
16. Any other relevant information :………………………………………………………………………

DECLARATION

I declare that the statements made in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I understand that misleading or wrong information supplied may lead to summary rejection of application
/appointment (if found subsequently).

Date: ------------------------------------
Place: (Full Signature of Applicant)

Forwarded through Head of the Institute/ Organization

Forwarded with the remarks that the facts stated in the above application have been verified and found correct and
this Institution /Organization has no objection to the candidature of the applicant being considered for the post applied

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for…………………………………………………………………………………………………...… of the department
of…………………………………………………………………………...……… at National Institute of Technology,
Durgapur-713209, India.

Date: ………….. …….………………………..……………

Place: (Signature of Head of the Institution/ Organization)

Official Seal:
Full Address:

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 Summary Sheet
Sl. No.: Advertisement No. NITD/07/09/2010 dated 21st and 22nd September 2010
Post applied for: Name of Department:

Remarks
Name of the Academic Qualifications Subject/ Experience No. of No. of Thesis Academic Cooperation
Candidate Address/ Mentioned Year % of Speciali (Years): Research Supervised: Contributions with
E-mail/ Degree/ Exam. Marks zation Teaching/ Publication in Ph. D. / Industry
Ph. No./ Date of Birth Passed & Class Research/ Journals/ M.Tech. /P.G
Industry Conference Programme

Name: (a) 10th Teaching: National: Ph.D. Books/Editated

Books: Consultancy
th
(b) 12 (10+2) (Rs. In
(a) Completed: Lakhs)
(c) Graduate
Address: Degree:
B.Tech.
B.Sc. /B.A./ Sponsored
any other. (b) On-going: Projects
(Rs. In Lakhs):
- (d) Post Research: International: Continuing
Graduate: Education
M.Tech./ (in weeks):
M.Sc./ M.A. /
any other.
Date of Birth: M.Tech. / P.G. Patents:
(e) Doctorate Programme
Degree/ Ph.D.:
Industry: Conference: (a) Completed:
Ph. No. Seminar/ Joint
Conference Projects:
Organized
Email ID: (b) On going:

Post held at present (Designation ,

Pay Scale, Gross Emolument):
N.B.: “Summary Sheet” should be attached with the application. Sl. No. and Remarks column are to be filled by NITD Office only.

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